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Rado will face John Schmidt in the General Election.
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  • October 20, 2016
Tara CDD — Seat 2: Eugene Rado

Rado will face John Schmidt in the General Election.

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  • October 20, 2016
Tara CDD — Seat 2: John Schmidt

Schmidt will face Eugene Rado in the general election.

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Valentina Hawks will face Darby Connor and Larry Dick in the General Election.
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  • October 20, 2016
Tara CDD — Seat 4: Valentina Hawks

Hawks will face Darby Connor and Larry Dick in the general election.

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Larry Dick will face Valentina Hawks and Darby Connor in the General Election.
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  • October 20, 2016
Tara CDD — Seat 4: Larry Dick

Dick will face Valentina Hawks and Darby Connor in the general election.

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  • October 20, 2016
Tara CDD — Seat 4: Darby Connor

Connor will face Larry Dick and Valentina Hawks in the general election.

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  • October 20, 2016
East Manatee Fire Rescue — Seat 2: James Carlino

Carlino will face Bob Conley in the general election.

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Bob Conley will face James Carlino in the General Election.
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  • October 20, 2016
East Manatee Fire Rescue — Seat 2: Bob Conley

Conley will face James Carlino in the general election.

  • East County
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  • October 20, 2016
East Manatee Fire Rescue — Seat 4: James BonAmi

The incumbent BonAmi will face Derek Foss in the general election.

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  • October 20, 2016
East Manatee Fire Rescue — Seat 4: Derek Foss

Foss will face James BonAmi in the general election.

  • East County
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Florida CFO Jeff Atwater shares statistics of how Florida compares with other states its size in terms of fiscal discipline.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2016
State CFO tells 'tale of two governments'

Official says Florida needs to diversify its economy further.

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Dan and Pam Wood, owners of the new Dickey's Barbecue Pit location, stand in their new restaurant with their two daughters, Lauren and Kaitlyn. The restaurant will open Thursday, Oct. 20.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 19, 2016
Dickey's Barbecue Pit opens in Bradenton

Specials highlight chain's first month of service.

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    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat Key bus service changes: All aboard?

Want to hop on the bus? Soon, you could have to call first as part of an on-demand service MCAT will roll out in April.

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After nearly six years off the commission, George Spoll seeks the District 2 seat Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan will vacate in March.
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 19, 2016
Former Mayor George Spoll seeks Town Commission comeback

After nearly six years off the commission, Spoll seeks the District 2 seat Mayor Jack Duncan will vacate in March.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 19, 2016
Uber, Lyft aim to suppress Sarasota Airport trip logs

The two rideshare companies have asked for a temporary injunction to block public record requests regarding trip logs to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

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Longboat Key police investigate four vehicle break-ins Sunday.
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 19, 2016
Four vehicle breaks-ins reported on Longboat

A 24-year-old boat owner visiting from Lakeland reported $2,150 worth of gear was taken sometime between 11 p.m. Saturday and 4:30 a.m. Sunday.

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