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A COVID-19 vaccination is given at the Manatee County drive-thru vaccination operation at Tom Bennett Park. (Courtesy of Florida Department of Health-Manatee County)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 11, 2021
Manatee County receives 5,100 more vaccine doses for seniors

Manatee County to book appointments for 5,100 more seniors to receive vaccine

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Manatee County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information regarding the vehicle burglaries to contact the sheriff's office.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 11, 2021
Manatee deputies investigate string of car burglaries

A dozen cars hit in three locations on Feb. 9.

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2020 ended with an inventory lower than the end of 2019 in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 11, 2021
Sarasota, Manatee real estate sales in 2020 top 2019 levels

Sales volume, prices rise as inventory falls.

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Bradenton-based ET MacKenzie completed repair work after the town of Longboat Key's June's sewage break. Photo courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 11, 2021
Longboat Key leaders set to decide on how to handle sewage break penalties

A private meeting is set for Feb. 22. The FDEP seeks $188,382 in civil penalties and costs from the town of Longboat Key.

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Phil Chiocchio and David Vozzolo are beginning to monitor the water levels in the canal. Photo courtesy
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 11, 2021
Siesta pilot program looks for grant funds

Now that the mini reef program has about 60 participants, Siesta Key Association members are beginning to monitor the water levels.

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The sale of 1452 Hillview Drive closed on Wednesday for $13.25 million in a deal negotiated by Kim Ogilvie of Michael Saunders & Company.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 11, 2021
Harbor Acres home sells for $13.25 million, moving into top spot for 2021

Property on Hillview Drive sells before reaching listing phase.

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  • Real Estate
The Downtown Improvement District wants to work with the city on plans to redesign Main Street between Orange Avenue and Five Points, hoping to create more space for pedestrian activity and outdoor dining.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 11, 2021
Downtown group explores Main Street makeover

A group of property owners wants to consider overhauling two blocks on Main Street — and that’s just the start of their to-do list for reenergizing the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
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During his introductory press conference Jan. 29, Jim Rieser said he would continue to prioritize the community policing philosophy favored by former Chief Bernadette DiPino. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 10, 2021
Conversation with Jim Rieser

The new chief of the Sarasota Police Department discusses his transition into the top law enforcement position and his priorities for the organization.

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UMR Sports founder and owner Ryan Moore is about to build a sports complex on land given to him by his father, Duane Moore. The complex will be located on Upper Manatee River Road.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 10, 2021
UMR sports complex headed to East County

"Household name:" Bradenton man soon to begin construction of large sports complex

  • East County
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Braden River Elementary School has a new kindness garden where students can leave a kindness rock or take a kindness rock and share it with others. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 10, 2021
Kindness grows with new garden in Lakewood Ranch

Braden River Elementary invites students to take a rock or leave a rock to spread kindness.

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  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 10, 2021
A shot to give back for Manatee County healthcare workers

Meet the workers behind Manatee County COVID-19 vaccine site

  • East County
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Manatee County Director of Public Safety Jacob Saur said he expects to be vaccinating seniors and healthcare workers for “at least a couple more months.”
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 10, 2021
Manatee County might need new vaccination site for summer

Not a senior or healthcare worker? You'll probably wait at least two more months for COVID-19 vaccine

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Registered Nurse Debbie Bottiger prepares a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for a School District of Manatee County employee. The district worked with MCR Health to provide about 300 vaccines to district employees who were at least 65.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 10, 2021
Manatee County schools' safety layers increase

Manatee County senior teacher vaccinations add another level of safety for district on campus.

  • East County
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Manatee County Senior Services Manager Tracie Adams said getting older and needing help to maintain your home shouldn't mean you have to leave it.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 10, 2021
Additional funding will help more Manatee County seniors

Manatee County provides services to some seniors who aren't ready for assisted living

  • East County
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Longboat Key's Publix store is among 24 Sarasota County locations that will offer the COVID-19 vaccine.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 10, 2021
Publix adds dozens of vaccine sites in Sarasota, Manatee

Registrations to make an appointment began Wednesday morning.

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