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The Uptown Boys will sing you a song, but don't call them The Piano Men. (Courtesy photo)
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  • Spencer Fordin
  • August 2, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Aug. 4-10

There's a new exhibit at Selby Gardens taking center stage in Sarasota, and there are also interesting drama and theater options on tap this week.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • August 2, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Who… who… who… is in there?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Former Lakewood Ranch High outfielder Grant McCray is the No. 25 prospect in the San Francisco Giants' system according to MLB.com. (Photo courtesy of Shelly Valenzuela via San Jose Giants)
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 2, 2022
Former Lakewood Ranch High outfielder now a Single A star in the minors

Grant McCray is on a quest to reach the big leagues with the San Francisco Giants.

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Boats are anchored along newly dredged portions of Greer Island. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
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  • Lauren Tronstad
  • August 2, 2022
New boater rules set after completion of emergency dredge on Beer Can Island

Restricted areas on the north end of Longboat Key will only allow swimmers, kayakers and paddleboarders.

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April Glasco holds a box of healthy snacks. The boxes are being distributed as part of a new campaign to promote healthy eating, called "I am what I eat." (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • August 1, 2022
TBI helps local students get ready for school

"Helping them to be ready for the first day of school makes a difference," Second Chance Last Opportunity CEO April Glasco said.

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If elected, James Golden says literacy, employee compensation and continuity of education will be a focus of his. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
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  • August 1, 2022
School Board of Manatee County, District 5: James Golden

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If elected, Richard Tatem says he'll focus on employee compensation, curriculum transparency and increasing school board members' interaction with the public. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
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  • August 1, 2022
School Board of Manatee County, District 5: Richard Tatem

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If elected, Chantal Wilford says she'll focus on literacy, recruiting and retaining teachers and expanding programming for students. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
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  • August 1, 2022
School Board of Manatee County, District 5: Chantal Wilford

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The 20 acres for a new elementary school is about 1.25 miles east of Bourneside Boulevard and adjacent to the extension of 44th Avenue East in east Bradenton. (Courtesy map)
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  • Liz Ramos
  • August 1, 2022
Manatee School District reaches land deal with SMR Taylor Ranch for new school

The new elementary school will help address population growth in East County.

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Slim Chickens features a range of chicken sandwiches. The restaurant offers baskets featuring chicken strips and wings. (Courtesy photo)
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 1, 2022
Slim Chickens plans Lakewood Ranch opening

The fast-casual restaurant’s menu centers on a range of fried chicken items.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 1, 2022
Sarasota organizations provide backpacks for students

The Greatness Beyond Measure and Barbershop Men of Prayer groups donated 500 backpacks to students ahead of the new school year.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2022
East Manatee Fire Rescue, Seat 3: James Carlino

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Michael Amato (Courtesy photo)
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  • August 1, 2022
Lakewood Ranch CDD, District 4, Seat 2: Michael Amato

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Mayor Erik Arroyo of Sarasota reminded commissioners of the strains an anticipated recession can bring to municipal government, and that nothing is guaranteed in an uncertain economy. (File photo)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 1, 2022
Mayor says proposed city budget has opportunities for savings

With the maximum millage rate set, Sarasota Mayor Eric Arroyo suggests prioritizing cuts over drawing down reserves to balance the fiscal year 2023 budget .

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  • Ian Swaby
  • July 31, 2022
Lakewood Ranch farmers market remains the hot ticket at Waterside Place

Those who attend say it has become a Lakewood Ranch "institution."

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