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David Vozzolo uses a secchi disk to test water transparency.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 14, 2021
Siesta testing gets under the surface

After more than 100 mini reefs have been installed, Siesta Key Association members are beginning to examine their effectiveness.

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The elimination means that residents have a harder process to affect change on future land use developments.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 14, 2021
County restricts citizen-led land-use changes

Change in rules sets up approval process before comprehensive plan requests can move ahead.

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Siesta Key Coalition, a grassroots organization against several hotel proposals, like a 170-room hotel proposed off Calle Miramar, now represents more than 4,000 households.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 14, 2021
Siesta Key Coalition grows, gains non-profit status

The grassroots organization now represents 40 homeowner and condo associations.

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New principals will be coming to Braden River High School and William H. Bashaw Elementary School.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 14, 2021
Two East County schools — Braden River High and Bashaw Elementary — have new principals

The School District of Manatee County names its new administrators.

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Dr. Jennifer Bencie, the Manatee County Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health, said mass vaccination sites will likely fade away as people start receiving doses through pharmacies or their health care providers.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 14, 2021
Manatee County switches to first-come, first-serve vaccinations

Manatee County might not use mass vaccination sites much longer

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A quarter-mile stretch of Pope Road from White Eagle Boulevard to State Road 64 is under construction. The addition of turn lanes at the intersection of Pope Road and White Eagle Boulevard could prevent traffic backup.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 14, 2021
Pope Road construction underway

Turn lanes at the intersection of Pope Road and White Eagle Boulevard could prevent traffic backup

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Manatee County could use trails in places like Rye Preserve to build a county trail system.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 14, 2021
Manatee County trail plan 25 years in the making emerges

Manatee County trail plan runs through East County

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Proceeds from Angela Massaro-Fain's Bacio di Cucina (A Kiss from the Kitchen) go to the nonprofit Sisterhood for Good.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 14, 2021
Lakewood Ranch author offers a taste of tradition with Bacio di Cucina

Lakewood Ranch's Angela Massaro-Fain honors her grandmother's cooking secrets in a new book, Bacio di Cucina.

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Brianna Schepers, a sophomore in the Braden River High School JV winter guard, uses a rifle during the guard's "Little Sparrow" performance. Courtesy photo by Chris Stratford.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 14, 2021
Winter guards earn medals in east Bradenton

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools win awards at Federation of Colorguards Circuit State Championships.

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East County's Joe Eckstein, an illustrator, and Country Club East's David Wiegand, work together to create Wiegand's first book, "The Martian Menace." Wiegand connected with Eckstein through the Nextdoor app.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 14, 2021
Creative minds collide in Lakewood Ranch

An East County author partners with a local illustrator to create a children's book.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday he is directing Florida's Department of Environmental Protection to create a plan to permanently close Piney Point. File photo.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 13, 2021
DeSantis, Florida Senate president say they will seek $100 million to shut down Piney Point

Florida governor, senate president say state funds will be used to close Piney Point permanently

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  • Liz Ramos
  • April 13, 2021
Night of horse play in Lakewood Ranch

Sunset Polo Happy Hour an introduction to the sport for many at Sarasota Polo Club.

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Asphalt paving for segment one, which runs from Proctor Road to Bahia Vista Street, is nearing completion.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 12, 2021
Portion of Legacy Trail to open in mid-summer

A ribbon cutting for segment one, which runs from Proctor Road to Bahia Vista Street, is anticipated for the summer.

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Even after the Kagi family bought a new pool filter and drained the pool twice, it still had an oversaturation of salt from Tropical Storm Eta in November 2020.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 12, 2021
Longboat Key still sorting out Tropical Storm Eta repairs

In November 2020, Eta caused storm surge, major flooding and high winds throughout Longboat Key.

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The Longboat Key Town Commission has operated with six commissioners since March 22.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 12, 2021
Goals and Objectives meeting is next week

The pandemic prompted the cancellation of the April 2020 Goals and Objectives meeting.

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