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Magic of Manatee members and East County residents Ellen Linsley and Beverly Whitby join Longboat Key’s Bunny Klein and Bradenton’s Rose Gratta in presenting items to HOPE. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 19, 2015
Neighborhood News

Sorority pledges for cancer cause

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Manatee Technical College Program Supervisor Greg McGrew says the possibilities for enrichment courses are "limitless."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 19, 2015
MTC aims to expand enrichment offerings

East County resident Greg McGrew wants the community's input as he develops programming.

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Andrea Feldmar, interim CEO Ron Gelbman and Nancy Hendricks are among a team of volunteers and employees of the Center for Building Hope who are working to repair the organization's reputation and credibility in its community.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 19, 2015
East County cancer center hopes to rebuild

Interim CEO Ron Gelbman works to restore more than financial stability at The Center for Building Hope.

  • East County
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Preia Hayes, 9, and sister, Iyleigh, 6, with Lilly Gerling, 4, and sister Grace, 6 enjoy a rare sunny day at a Longboat beach.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 19, 2015
Outlook sunny with Longboat tourism

With the unusual downpour the Key has seen in recent weeks, are tourists taking a rain check on their visits?

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Bay Isles Master Association President Vice President Bob Simmons said the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists were a major factor for removal of the trees and vegetation on Bay Isles Parkway.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 19, 2015
Bay Isles entrances receive $300,000 facelift

Banyan Palm trees along Bay Isles Parkway are being replaced replaced with mature Palm trees this new summer as part of a $300,000 project approved by the Bay Isles Master Association.

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Longboat Key Police Administrative Assistant Marilyn Dzikas retired Aug. 7 after 30 years of service with the town of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 19, 2015
Longtime face of police department retires

Marilyn Dzikas worked under five Longboat Key police chiefs. She retired Aug. 7 after serving the town for 30 years.

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Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey says she loves Lakewood Ranch and her job, but is excited about her new opportunity.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 19, 2015
Eva Rey announces resignation

Town Hall's 'change agent' will leave the agency in late September for a position in Viera.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 19, 2015
2015-16 Budget Breakdown

Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock recommends using $389,675 to balance the 2015-16 budget. Here's a breakdown of important budget elements.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 19, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 8.20.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi worries the are likely suffering from what he calls “hurricane amnesia.”
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 19, 2015
Dezzi’s Hurricane Plan

What happens when a hurricane is poised to come right over Longboat Key? Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi has a revised plan in place that works if two things are achieved: Residents evacuate and all town employees play their part.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 18, 2015
Work starts on Office Bar SRQ

Entrepreneur Mike Evanoff’s latest concept is slated to replace Evie’s Tavern on Ringling Boulevard by Friday.

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Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey leads the board in a discussion about finding her replacement.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 18, 2015
IDA sets search strategy

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey today gave her resignation.

  • East County
  • News
School starts Aug. 24 for Manatee County public school students.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 18, 2015
Manatee County schools open for registration, schedule open house events

Manatee County schools open for registration, schedule open house events

  • East County
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Courtesy photo. Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner will open the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall 2016 Lecture Series.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 17, 2015
Former Disney CEO to kick off 2016 Town Hall series

Michael Eisner will replace former President of Israel Shimon Peres as opener for RCLA Town Hall lecture series.

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Although the City Commission remains committed to a housing-first model for now, it also wants to work in tandem with the county on addressing homelessness issues.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 17, 2015
Philosophical differences still divide city, county on homelessness

The City Commission is willing to meet with county leaders to discuss homelessness issues, but it declined to commit to any of three action plans outlined by the County Commission.

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