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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 25, 2021
Asolo Repertory Theatre finishes season with Starry Night dinner

The celebratory event was held May 24 at Michael's On East.

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School District of Manatee County families protest to have the mask mandate removed.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 25, 2021
School Board of Manatee County expected to remove mask mandate

The School Board of Manatee County, which voiced unanimous support to remove the mask policty, will vote Friday to make its decision official.xt school year.

  • East County
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Commissioners James Satcher and Vanessa Baugh speak with Scott Hopes on May 25 after the latter was appointed county administrator.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 25, 2021
Manatee County Commissioners appoint Hopes to be administrator

Manatee County commissioners remove interim tag, appoint Scott Hopes as administrator.

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Three administrators from Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high schools will be moving onto other Manatee County schools.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 25, 2021
Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high schools to see administrative changes

Three administrators from Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high schools will be moving onto other Manatee County schools.

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The 18-acre created wetlands is part of a larger plan to renovate the 293-acre Bobby Jones Golf Club property. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 25, 2021
Regional board reverses denial of Bobby Jones wetland grant

Following support from county officials and members of the public, the Southwest Florida Water Management District endorsed the city’s request to fund a stormwater project.

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Fire Station 92 at 2162 Gulf of Mexico Drive is set to open by mid-July.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • May 24, 2021
Delayed garage doors slow opening of Longboat Key fire station

Station 92 at 2162 Gulf of Mexico Drive is set to open by July.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the town of Longboat Key to hold its IntroLBK 2021 class on Zoom instead of having the Citizens Academy in person.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • May 24, 2021
Town to offer virtual IntroLBK 2021 class again

The free classes about Longboat Key Town Government are offered from June 22-24 on Zoom.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 24, 2021
Ranchers put pop into lesson in east Bradenton

Gene Witt Elementary students learn from Myakka City ranchers about life on the ranch.

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Residents argue in favor of single-member districts.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 24, 2021
Charter Review Board postpones single-member district debate

Residents argued for 90 minutes the merits of single-member districts.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 21, 2021
Commission approves fare for mobility-on-demand service

The new addition to the Sarasota County Area Transit system will cost $1.25 a ride.

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The Columbia Restaurant Group plans to build up to 16 boat slips as part of the Buccaneer Restaurant.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • May 21, 2021
P&Z Board approves development plan for Buccaneer Restaurant

The Buccaneer Restaurant is subject to the town of Longboat Key's old parking rules.

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Sophie and Lucy won the most patriotic prize in 2019.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 21, 2021
Longboat Chamber seeks permission to resume Freedom Fest

Annual Independence Day parade and festivities were canceled in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Cathy Habora, a library assistant, checks out books before placing them in a brown paper bag and putting them on the table outside for someone to pick up. Curbside services will be available June 8 through July 24.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 21, 2021
Braden River Library to offer curbside service in east Bradenton

Braden River Library will move to curbside services as construction continues in Bradenton.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 21, 2021
Visiting hours return to normal at Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Daily, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. hours resumed Friday morning.

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The health department said such levels of red tide in nearby waters can trigger short-lived respiratory symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation. Those with chronic breathing problems could be more adversely affected.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 21, 2021
State issues advisory over low levels of red tide near Longboat, Anna Maria

Breathing issues possible, Department of Health says.

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