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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2015
Fire district honors employees

The East Manatee Fire Rescue District recognized 22 employees during the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting last night.

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Last year, the Manatee County School District's total revenue increased $15.50 million from 2013.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 9, 2015
Manatee County School Board to review 2014 financial statements

At its meeting at 5:45 p.m. Feb. 10, the Manatee County School District will discuss its financial standings, through Dec. 31, 2014.

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  • Schools
Observer Media Group Editor/CEO Matt Walsh, pictured at last year’s debate, will moderate tonight’s forum.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 8, 2015
Observer to host candidate debate tonight

All four candidates for the Longboat Key Town Commission will participate in tonight's event.

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Sarasota County first began studying the watershed, which extends diagonally from Manatee County to Dona Bay, off of Nokomis.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 8, 2015
County to consider Dona Bay project

Sarasota County wants to restore the 98-mile watershed draining into Dona Bay back to a natural state after years of man-made changes altered the system.

  • Siesta Key
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One of three demo flower baskets located at Main Street and Palm Avenue, the first option offered by the Downtown Improvement District features a hanging basket off the arm of a light pole.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 8, 2015
UPDATE: DID seeks public input on flower baskets

The Downtown Improvement District has set up three flower baskets for display on light poles at Main Street and Palm Avenue, hoping for feedback on the best option from residents.

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The state has blamed an “aggressive coastal environment” for deteriorating the Stickney Point Bridge, and aims to fix the connected seawall, the control house and moveable spans of the bridge, among other repairs.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 8, 2015
FDOT plans Stickney Point Bridge lane closures

The Florida Department of Transportation begins preliminary work on a $4 million rehabilitation project Wednesday.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2015
Waterline Road project approved

An revised site plan shows increased buffering but not less units.

  • East County
  • News
(Photo courtesy of Sarasota Police Department) An unidentified man jumped from the Ringling Bridge before 9:15 a.m. Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 8, 2015
Body recovered after plunge from Ringling Bridge

An unnamed man jumped from the bridge this morning after being involved in a hit-and-run accident near the intersection of North Tamiami Trail and University Parkway.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Bill Anderson and Kathy Hedden with Art and Bev Cavazzi
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 8, 2015
Sarasota Newcomers Club Mardi Gras Gala

Sarasota Newcomers Club Mardi Gras Gala

  • Black Tie
A necklace from Glass Garden Jewelry on display at the Siesta Key Craft Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Craft Festival

From industrial sculptures to pottery, vendors had a variety to offer for the annual Siesta Key Craft Festival on Saturday and Sunday in Siesta Key Village.

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  • News
Keffie Lancaster and her dog, Koukla, enjoy a breezy afternoon and a polo match.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: SMR Cup

Tailgaters enjoyed a breezy afternoon of cookouts, cold drinks and a sideline view of the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Cup, held Feb. 8, at Sarasota Polo Club.The tailgate theme for this week's polo match was Valentine's Day.

  • East County
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The luncheon honors sisterhood members Laura Zalkin, Dorothy Quint and Cindy Gilburne for outstanding service.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood Honors Luncheon

Members of Temple Emanu-El's Sisterhood group converged for drinks, food, socializing and musical entertainment by local musician Chris Eisenberg at the Sisterhood Honors Luncheon, Feb. 8, at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club. This year's honorees were Cindy Gilburne, Dorothy Quint and Laura Zalkin.

  • East County
  • News
Runners approach Gulfstream Avenue from the John Ringling Bridge during the Sarasota Music Half Marathon.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Music Half Marathon

Participants sprinted, jogged and danced across the finish line for the inaugural Sarasota Music Half Marathon Feb. 8 starting at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
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Kent and Aimee Anderson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 7, 2015
The Palm Ball at Bay Preserve 'A Passion for Conservation'

The Palm Ball at Bay Preserve 'A Passion for Conservation'

  • Black Tie
Christine Gianoplus leads the Hellenic folk dancers before an audience.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 6, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: 31st annual Greek Glendi Festival

The Greek Glendi returned for its 31st annual festival Feb. 4 through Feb. 8 at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.

  • East County
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