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"It's a very important time, and we need strong leadership, and most importantly, the people in Manatee County need to be listened to by their commissioners," Vanessa Baugh says. "People feel like they're not being heard."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Vanessa Baugh

If Vanessa Baugh runs for the District 5 Manatee County Commission seat - a decision she says she will make by February - she may be the first person with enough connections and grassroots momentum to seriously challenge incumbent Donna Hayes since she was elected in 2004.

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"Anything we're allocating money to, we need to look at," says Julie Aranibar
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Julie Aranibar

Lakewood Ranch resident Julie Aranibar has more than a decade of volunteer work with Manatee County Public Schools. Now, she'll use that experience to affect policy as a member of the Manatee County School Board.

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"I think Sarasota-Bradenton is one of the few communities in the area that embraces and supports the arts, theater and film," says Ken Sanborn. "This area is more arts friendly than anywhere in Florida."
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Ken Sanborn

In September 2010, Longboat Key resident Ken Sanborn formally unveiled plans for Miami 24/7 - a movie-studio project intended for Lakewood Ranch. In mid-May, Sanborn Studios LLC will begin filming the first 13 episodes of its first TV series, "Miami 24/7."

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"It's been great to be able to transition into what you are campaigning for," says Greg Steube. "It's truly an honor to be one of the few people in the state to represent somebody."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Greg Steube

After more than two years of campaigning, 32-year-old Greg Steube finally can put his ideas into action as the District 67 representative in the Florida House of Representatives.

  • East County
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"(Knowing) your involvement directly impacts something bigger than we are is exciting," Bobbi Larson says of her work at the American Red Cross.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Bobbi Larson

Four years ago, Bobbi Larson joined the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance as a way to bring recognition to the American Red Cross-Manatee Chapter. This month, the ARC CEO will begin serving her third year on the alliance's board of directors - this time as chairman.

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The opening class, which begins at 9:30 a.m., Jan. 5, will be held at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 4, 2011
Registration still open for goverment class

Longboaters still have time to register for the Academy of Government, which begins tomorrow.

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Manatee County commissioners voted 6-1 against the River Club tower proposal in 2009.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 4, 2011
Judges sides with county in tower dispute

U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on Monday issued a summary judgment favoring Manatee County in a dispute with Vertex Development over the construction of a telecommunications tower in River Club.

  • East County
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The new parking meters will not be the traditional coin-only models.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 4, 2011
Parking meters to sprout by spring

The city will pay $510,000 to have more than 600 high-tech meters installed downtown.

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Commissioner Phillip Younger proposed a new $15 million beach referendum question that will be reviewed Thursday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 3, 2011
Commission delays beach decision

The Town Commission will meet again 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, to consider a new beach project option.

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The commission also will approve $41,000 in funding for the Manatee portion of the island's trolley route.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 3, 2011
Commission makes beach decision tonight

The Town Commission must approve March 15 ballot questions for its island-wide beach project tonight.

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The event will include an introduction to Key beaches, design principles, strategy and more.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 3, 2011
PIC to host beach forum

The Longboat Key Public Interest Committee's event will provide a discussion of current beach issues.

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Lee Wright and his dog, Sailor Duvall, attended Thunder By the Bay last year.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 3, 2011
Thunder By the Bay revs up for Sarasota

The 13th annual Thunder By the Bay Motorcycle Festival rolls into town this weekend to benefit Suncoast Charities for Children.

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The bayfront-connectivity plan will cost $53 million.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 3, 2011
City to request congressional earmarks

Requested funds would help pay for $100 million in improvement projects citywide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Taylor Emmons was a pitcher for The Out-of-Door Academy. He graduated in 2009.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Jen Blanco
  • January 3, 2011
TOP STORY, DEC.: ODA honors Tayor Emmons

The former pitcher, a 2009 graduate, was killed in an accident in Coral Gables.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 3, 2011
TOP STORY, DEC.: The Sand Man

On the eve of the Town Commission's decision on which beach renourishment project to choose, both the town manager, beach engineer and consultants back the town's decision to dredge.

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