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Impact fees are paid by developers on new construction. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 27, 2018
Manatee County may cap impact fees

Commissioners will discuss impact fees at their March 1 meeting.

  • East County
  • News
Honoree Nancy Page and Chairwoman Dana Keane
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 27, 2018
Caring Hearts gather for First Step's 15th annual luncheon

The Caring Hearts Luncheon was held Feb. 27 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Flu shots are free for children and adults at the Sarasota County Health Department facility at 2200 Ringling Blvd. in Sarasota.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • February 27, 2018
Flu season not over yet, health officials warn

Despite recent declines in influenza activity, the virus could rebound locally in March.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 27, 2018
School district announces new Riverview High principal

Erin del Castillo will start July 1, pending school board approval.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Bullets Over Broadway" runs through March 11. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 27, 2018
Woody Allen spoof proves musical theater can be murder at Players Centre

"Bullets Over Broadway" celebrates life in theater at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 27, 2018
Patrons dress to impress Shakespeare for FST fundraiser

Shakespeare's Shindig: A Modern Day Renaissance was hosted Feb. 26 at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Black Tie
Art Vetter from J.H. Williams Oil Company, Nolan asst. principal Lori Jones, owners Jose Rodriguez and Mike Hass, McNeal asst. principal Carol Ricks, County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and owner Nick Salen presenting the checks.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 27, 2018
Fundraiser pumps funds into schools

Local convenience store efforts will benefit Manatee County schools.

  • East County
  • Schools
Greg Steube is running for Congress.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 27, 2018
State senator announces congressional bid

Florida Sen. Greg Steube announced his campaign Monday, after U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney announced his retirement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town Mayor Terry Gans (right) and Manatee County Commission chairwoman Priscilla Trace
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • February 27, 2018
Manatee, Longboat discuss common goals, projects

Both sides agree to further discuss beach issues, storm protection and the one-county initiative.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 27, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 17 Recap

Old flames return and new sparks continue to fly this week — all while Juliette and Alex appear to be burning out.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Developer Manfred Welfonder
    By
  • Columnist .
  • February 27, 2018
Developer offers his own take on Colony plan

Welfonder expresses reservations on Unicorp’s proposal.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 26, 2018
Cops Corner: Search for a good Samaritan

A roundup of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Krista Lohr, Izetta Fields, Shirley Shaw and Sharon Folta of Sarasota Women of Action
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • February 26, 2018
Sarasota Democrats welcome Congressman Joaquin Castro

A wave of blue took over the ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota during the Kennedy King Dinner.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan
  • February 26, 2018
Gillespie Park’s butterfly garden continues to flourish

The coming of spring begins the next phase of the Gillespie Park Neighborhood Association’s butterfly garden project.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
An arrangement of wildflowers decorated the tables.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 26, 2018
Legacy luncheon brings the Junior League of Sarasota together

The 16th annual luncheon was held Feb. 26 at Michael's On East.

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