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Residents of Siesta Key can learn what to do before and after a hurricane.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 8, 2014
Siesta Chamber to host disaster preparation meeting

The meeting will be from 6 to 8 p.m. in the community room at St. Boniface, 5615 Midnight Pass, Siesta.

  • Siesta Key
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Commissioners could discuss Colony matters tonight at their 7 p.m. regular meeting at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 8, 2014
Commissioners peruse Colony occupancy issue

The Longboat Key Town Commission is perusing old documents and reports regarding Colony matters as some unit owners receive building permits for work at the dilapidated resort.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 8, 2014
Casey Key sales show uptick in market

A $6.2 million Gulf-to-bay estate sold Aug. 29, the largest Casey Key sale in three years.

  • Siesta Key
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Mia Merrell hugs her grandmother, Marilyn Buxton, goodbye after lunch.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All Star Grandparents Luncheon

Braden River Elementary invited grandparents to an All Star Grandparents Luncheon Sept. 8. Children brought bagged lunches to share with their relatives and also gave them tours of their classroom and the school's campus.

  • East County
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Esha Shah shows off her outfit at the Manasota India Festival Saturday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 8, 2014
VIDEO: Manasota India Festival showcases food, dance

The Manasota India Festival, which was held Saturday at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, celebrated the many festivals and culture of the Asian country.

  • East County
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Information about surplus county land is being collected into a database which will be available to the public.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 8, 2014
Commission to discuss surplus property

Tuesday's commission meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in the Commission Chambers in Venice.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 8, 2014
BCC to discuss health care

Manatee Memorial Hospital officials will present about Manatee County's health care crisis Tuesday.

  • East County
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The Arlington Park Aquatic Center was closed for roughly seven months while the city rebuilt 30-year-old equipment and added new diving platforms, among other enhancements.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 8, 2014
Arlington Park Pool reopens

Roughly 100 patrons attended Arlington Park Aquatic Center Saturday, as the facility reopened to the public following a $1.1 million improvement project.

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Families attending the religious school at Temple Emanu-El mingled and met with class teachers Sunday at the orientation.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Schmear and Schmooze' at Temple Emanu-El

Directors, teachers and families gathered over bagels Sunday morning for the orientation of Temple Emanu-El's religious school.

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Vamsee Chappidi and Addie Jaquith
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 6, 2014
The Devyn Grand Opening

The Devyn Grand Opening

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Gabriel Kompothecras focuses on the ball and his competition.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Sports Club Jamboree

Children ages 3 to 8 raced up and down fields Sept. 6 at Payne Park during Suncoast Sports Club Inc.'s Jamboree soccer event. Teams sported marine life names, such as Dolphins and Sail Fish.

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Dave Glaser plays guitar in the band Renegade.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Attendees of the Sept. 5 Music on Main event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street enjoyed 70s and 80s music played by cover band Renegade. Proceeds benefited Manasota BUDS.

  • East County
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    By
  • David Conway
  • September 5, 2014
Boil water notice issued for Bayou Oaks

A segment of the north Sarasota neighborhood is under a precautionary boil water advisory.

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A section of Legacy Trail will be closed at least until Sept. 12, but trail users can detour the part of the trail.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 5, 2014
Section of Legacy Trail closed until next week

County staff is working to repair a sewer main that has caused overflowing manholes.

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Lennar Homes received unanimous approval from the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Thursday to eliminate plans for a marina from Heritage Harbour.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 5, 2014
Heritage Harbour marina eliminated

In place of the marina will sit 100 new townhomes with boat docks for those residences.

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