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Crews have worked for months on the construction of a home at the end of Halyard Lane in the Country Club Shores neighborhood.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 24, 2020
Longboat market climbs, but concerns remain over aging stock

Data from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee shows Longboat Key has about 17.7% less inventory compared to 2019.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 24, 2020
Commissioners discuss single-member districts, future of county elections

After the 2020 elections, commissioners want to gauge public opinion on single-member districts.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 24, 2020
Taste of tradition in east Bradenton

St. Barbara Philoptochos makes Greece come to life during Autumn Fall Fest in east Bradenton.

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Country Club East's Heather Hackett eats only plant-based meals, so turkey is out.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 24, 2020
Quitting cold turkey in Lakewood Ranch

Turkey isn't always the featured item on the Thanksgiving menu for these east Bradenton families.

  • East County
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File photos USF has several connections to Manatee County schools including Dr. Mona Jain, who received a doctorate from USF. Superintendent Cynthia Saunders, however, went to UCF and Nova Southeastern. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 24, 2020
Teacher shortages soar in Manatee County

Fate of USF's College of Education could disrupt recruitment for the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
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Laura Campbell, principal at Tara Elementary School, works with Averyanna Rivera on constructing a tower. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 24, 2020
School choice enrollment to open for Manatee County

Families in the School District of Manatee County will have more time to decide school choice.

  • East County
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The Sarasota County Courthouse was built in 1927 on land owned by Charles Ringling.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 23, 2020
County courthouse given historic designation

The courthouse was built on land owned by Charles Ringling and first opened its doors in 1927.

  • Sarasota
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The town of Longboat Key is still evaluating any long-term beach impacts left behind by Tropicial Storm Eta.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 23, 2020
Longboat Key moves forward with beach projects

The town of Longboat Key is working on four beach renourishment projects throughout the island.

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Cully Rowell was named the 2020 Manatee County Agriculturalist of the Year.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 22, 2020
Myakka City rancher cultivates respect in Manatee County

Myakka City's Cully Rowell is named Agriculturalist of the Year for Manatee County

  • East County
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Emergency Services Director Rich Collins said the county has enough applicants to hit the total $75.7 million it has to allocate and not go over.Â
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 20, 2020
County pauses federal relief funding applications

Applications already in the system will be processed. New applications will begin if the county doesn't reach its $75 million limit with existing applications.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 20, 2020
Sailboat debris removed from Longboat Key

Tropical Storm Eta dismantled what was left of Mark Sternal's sailboat.

  • Longboat Key
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City Manager Tom Barwin is asking the commission to waive a provision in his contract requiring him to give 60 days notice before leaving his position.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 20, 2020
City manager outlines proposed terms of departure

After announcing his intent to discuss retirement plans earlier this month, Tom Barwin is prepared to leave his position with the city by the end of the year.

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Chris Sachs and Ed Krepela at the Oct. 15 Kiwanis meeting.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 20, 2020
Longboat Kiwanis Club's seasonal bell-ringing opens Saturday

Kiwanis Club and its volunteers begin annual fundraiser at Shoppes of Bay Isles.

  • Longboat Key
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Manatee County commissioners passed a motion Thursday to give a notice of at least 15 days for a vote to terminate administrator Cheri Coryea’s contract without cause.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 19, 2020
Commissioners vote to begin process to oust Manatee County Administrator

The Manatee County Commission sets Jan. 6 date to decide the fate of Administrator Cheri Coryea's contract.

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The town closed off an area of the beach near Gulf of Mexico Drive and Gulfside Road. It will remain roped off until the seawall is repaired.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 19, 2020
Longboat's Eta damage assessment continues

The town of Longboat Key closed off an area of the beach near Gulf of Mexico Drive and Gulfside Road.

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