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David Pilston. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 13, 2021
Save Our Seabirds begins search for new CEO

David Pilston will be leaving the organization after about 9 years at the helm.

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The ManaSota League of Cities recognized Tom Harmer on Thursday morning by giving him the Home Rule Hero Award.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • May 13, 2021
Mayor, manager recognized for Longboat Key advocacy

Florida's legislative session ended on April 30.

  • Longboat Key
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Decals still identify the Payne Park Auditorium as office space for the landscape division of the parks and recreation department, but the city has relocated trucks and other equipment from the site.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 13, 2021
Truck parking at Payne Park causes dust-up

Residents complained after the city’s parks department turned the Payne Park Auditorium into office space, so staff relocated vehicles from the property.

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The city closed the Osprey Avenue bridge to facilitate Lift Station 87 construction for the second time in four years in May 2020. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 13, 2021
Lift station project nears completion

The city hopes to have the Osprey Avenue bridge reopened and the decommissioning of Lift Station 87 under way by the end of June.

  • Sarasota
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Save Siesta Key board members Tracy Jackson and John Davidson hope incorporating the barrier island will allow residents to have more input on the future of the key. Brynn Mechem
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 12, 2021
Siesta Key residents explore possibility of incorporation

Leaders of a grassroots effort called Save Siesta Key are conducting a feasibility study and starting to write a town charter.

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A proposal would dedicate 5% of the Tourist Development Tax to sports tourism.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 12, 2021
County considers dedicated sports tourism funding

A proposal would dedicate 5% of the Tourist Development Tax to sports tourism.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 12, 2021
Planning for mental health district moves ahead

County Commissioners are considering a dependent district, which would remain under their governance.

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A wreath of flowers hangs at the entrance to the stable area during the Celebration of Life for Gabby Herrmann.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 12, 2021
Final salute to Myakka City 'icon'

Celebration of Life held for Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions matriarch Gabby Herrmann.

  • East County
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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 12, 2021
New lemur babies born at Myakka foundation

Endangered lemur births represent hope for Lemur Conservation Foundation

  • East County
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Club President Dawn Zielinski displays the Florida Bicycle Association Club of the Year award for 2020, which was won by the Village Idiots Cycling Club, based in Lakewood Ranch. (Photo courtesy of OdellPhotos.com)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 12, 2021
Lakewood Ranch's Village Idiots rise to top

Lakewood Ranch bike club's efforts to create better community for cyclists result in award

  • East County
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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 12, 2021
Eastern Manatee County firefighters crush latest exam

East Manatee Fire Rescue District practices for heavy-duty accidents

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 12, 2021
Set for a great game in Lakewood Ranch

Kids learn to play volleyball in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 12, 2021
Paw-pular fashion in Lakewood Ranch

Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's Diva and Dogs fashion show a hit for guests.

  • East County
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Several boaters dock on the weekends on the north end of Longboat Key. Photo courtesy of James Haft.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • May 12, 2021
Longboat residents, leaders try to navigate boat-noise complaints

Enforcement is a challenge for law enforcement for the boats docked off of Jewfish Key.

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Stacey Volpe, the administrative coordinator for Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, and Rebecca Blitz, the nonprofit's executive director, showcase some of the items EquiElite Boutique donated for the tack sale.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 12, 2021
SMART chance to meet herd in east Bradenton

Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy hosts open house in east Bradenton.

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