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Debbie Huckaby with Aquiel, a Moluccan Cockatoo
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 27, 2018
Eastern Manatee County sanctuary grows to almost 400 parrots

Birds of Paradise, run by Executive Director Debbie Huckaby in east Manatee County, provides a safe perch for rescued parrots.

  • East County
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Backups that affect Longboat Key can often originate miles from the island.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • June 27, 2018
Island leaders refine traffic ideas

The Florida Department of Transportation has compiled a list of at least 71 potential solutions to midwinter traffic problems on Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Lido Key and Bird Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Cary Campagna said it would cost him more than four times what the town has offered to fell a tree near his home.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • June 27, 2018
Longboat's Australian pine removal program starts slow

A $60,000 fund to remove Australian pines from Longboat Key has hardly been touched since it was budgeted six months ago.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • June 27, 2018
Decreasing gas taxes threaten Longboat road projects

At least three roadway projects — including two roundabouts and an additional center turn lane — could not happen as Longboat Key has planned for lack of funding from gas taxes.

  • Longboat Key
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Fernanda Flores.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 27, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Fernanda Flores

Fernanda Flores, a Lakewood Ranch High rising senior, talks Monsters Lacrosse and her future goals.

  • East County
  • Sports
The 60th anniversary PAWC board — Janice Scanlon, Kim Lege, Judy Bouchard, Susan Romine and President Patti Hernandez — is installed during a candlelit ceremony. Photo courtesy of Meg Garofalo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 27, 2018
Charity grows at garden club

Palm Aire group celebrates 60th year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    A time to celebrate |
  • June 27, 2018
Just Married: The Cappiellos

This couple's journey took them from Ed's Tavern to the Powel Crosley Estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
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  • By Matthew Serrano | Columnist
  • June 27, 2018
Drink This: Summer Bourbon Berry

Toast to the red, white and blue this July with this summer cocktail by Table Creekside and Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar's Matthew Serrano.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • June 27, 2018
Fashion Insider: Hats with "hat-itude"

Let your hat do all the talking with these summer finds.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Sammi Fisher
  • June 27, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 28

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in and around Sarasota and Bradenton.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 27, 2018
Local architects weigh in on future of the Van Wezel

Area architects consider the fate of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and the surrounding Bayfront Site.

  • Arts + Culture
Chris Kempton is the new head coach of the Out-of-Door Academy football team. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 26, 2018
ODA names new high school football coach

The Out-of-Door Academy is promoting defensive coordinator Chris Kempton to head football coach following Ken Sommers' resignation.

  • East County
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USRowing CEO Patrick McNerney announced Nathan Benderson Park as the host of the 2019 World Rowing Under-23 Championships next July.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 26, 2018
2019 World Rowing U23 Championships coming to Nathan Benderson Park

The announcement comes on the heels of USRowing's agreement with the park to host the next three Youth Championships.

  • Sarasota
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Lavina Jadhwani will return to Sarasota from Chicago to direct Urbanite’s last production of the season, "In A Word." Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 26, 2018
Urbanite Theatre announces final title of 2018-2019 season and guest directors

Urbanite will put on “Dike” by Hannah Benitez this upcoming season, which is one of three shows that will be directed by guest female directors.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • June 26, 2018
Longboat needs to light intersections on GMD only, FDOT says

A study performed by FDOT found that Longboat Key must light its intersections with traffic signals and midblock crosswalks.

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