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Christopher Morris
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  • August 3, 2022
Tara CDD, Seat 3: Christopher Morris

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2022
Town enters contract for stage construction, talks plans for community center

Phase two of the stage on the Town Center Green property has begun as private donations close the funding gap.

  • Longboat Key
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Bradenton's Nicole Woods swims laps in the pool at GT Bray Park, which has 50-meter lanes. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 3, 2022
Residents urge Manatee County to upgrade Lakewood Ranch pool plans

Commissioners say they aren't in too deep to change planned pool at Premier Park to a 50-meter Olympic-level size.

  • East County
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    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • August 2, 2022
Volunteers excavate turtle nest on Longboat as dozens watch

About 200 people, hoping to see hatchlings head to sea, instead learn that more than 100 of them successfully waddled into the surf.

  • Longboat Key
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The holiday tree in St. Armands Circle has long been a centerpiece of the season. (File photo)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 2, 2022
New 60-foot holiday tree coming this year at St. Armands Circle

With its current holiday tree no longer viable, St. Armands Circle BID wins a grant of more than $286,000 from the City Commission for a new 60-foot centerpiece.

  • Sarasota
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Jennifer Linzy, the clerk's office public information officer, wants to give the Jacksons out if only people will claim them. (Photo by Jay Heater)
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  • Jay Heater
  • August 2, 2022
Deadline nears on collecting unclaimed funds from Manatee County clerk's office

The Manatee County Clerk of Court labors to find citizens who are owed $28,251.21 in court-related fees.

  • East County
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The five preferred seal design proposals by the Dream Large-assembled panel, plus Dream Large's own synthesized version of the seal on the lower right. (Courtesy Dream Large)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 2, 2022
City seal design contest yields five common themes

As Sarasota seeks to update its official city seal, commonly recurring design elements of nature, water, sunset and the Ringling Bridge come to the forefront.

  • Sarasota
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Boats are anchored along newly dredged portions of Greer Island. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
    By
  • 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.

  • Longboat Key
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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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  • Liz Ramos
  • August 1, 2022
School Board of Manatee County, District 5: James Golden

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  • East County
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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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  • Liz Ramos
  • 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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  • Liz Ramos
  • August 1, 2022
School Board of Manatee County, District 5: Chantal Wilford

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  • 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)
    By
  • 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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James Carlino
    By
  • 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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  • Observer Staff
  • 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)
    By
  • 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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