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Although downtown streets occasionally close for large events, some property owners are interested in holding more regular street closures to create an open, pedestrian environment on Main Street. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 25, 2021
Could pedestrian-only weekends come to Main Street?

A downtown group intends to revisit the possibility of temporary street closures intended to encourage outdoor dining and shopping.

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The town of Longboat Key uses six gasoline-powered leaf blowers, according to Town Manager Tom Harmer.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 24, 2021
Longboat Key rejects consideration of gas leaf blower ban

The town of Longboat Key started to consider whether to ban gas-powered leaf blowers.

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A vehicle was totaled during an accident Nov. 7, 2019 at State Road 70 and Post/Greenbrook boulevards. There were three fatal crashes at the intersection in 2018. File photo.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 24, 2021
SR 70/Post signal gets green light

Traffic signal coming to Post Blvd. in Lakewood Ranch

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Wish Boutique owner Jan Nicolson said her business needs more foot traffic than it receives on Lakewood Main Street.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 24, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: Lakewood Ranch boutique moving to UTC

Wish Boutique moving from Lakewood Main Street to UTC

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Gabby Herrmann, who ran Royal Lipizzan Stallions in Myakka City, died at age 66.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 24, 2021
Myakka City grieves loss of ultimate showwoman Gabby Herrmann

Royal Lippizzan Stallions will persevere as Gabby Herrmann's daughter, granddaughter carry on in Myakka City.

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Todd Richardson, the principal, sits as slime oozes down his clothes. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 24, 2021
Wacky walk-a-thon in Lakewood Ranch

This year's Gullett Elementary Walk-a-Thon was the most successful in school history.

  • East County
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Volunteers Joe and Ginny Del Castillo hand out food at the Stillpoint Mission.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 24, 2021
Fundraising for Bradenton mission continues in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's Bob Smith continues to raise funds for the Stillpoint Mission of Bradenton.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 24, 2021
Historical landing in east Bradenton

Jiggs Landing hosts open house while also serving special items for East County's Heritage Days.

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East County's (back) Stacey Clevenger, Cindy Jackson, (front) Liz Lynne and Pat Miller volunteer together at the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch every Wednesday night.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 24, 2021
Volunteers begin return to pet projects in Lakewood Ranch

Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch welcomes volunteers back while Nate's Honor Animal Rescue waits for construction to end.

  • East County
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Kathy Cromley of Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota pours a beer for a customer during My Hometown Fest in 2019. This year, the nonprofit is hosting My Hometown Jam, a smaller fundraiser than My Hometown Fest. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 24, 2021
Small jam still sweet at Nathan Benderson Park

Six bands will perform for 300 people at the Sertoma Club's My Hometown Jam at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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Children from the Boys and Girls Club of Manatee County watch as Ilee Finocchiaro, an instructor for Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, lead Jazz across the barn.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 24, 2021
SMART expands its reach in east Bradenton

Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy expands its programming to reach more community members.

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Country Club resident Dr. Jennifer Bencie, the Manatee County Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health, is pictured at the county's drive-thru vaccination site at Tom Bennett Park.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 24, 2021
You've been vaccinated — Now what?

Vaccinated East Manatee County residents enjoy new freedoms

  • East County
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Sarasota Film Society President Renee Baggott and Vice President Trisha Calandra are excited to reopen Lakewood Ranch Cinema earlier than expected.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 24, 2021
Return to the big screen in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Cinema will open March 31 with "Godzilla Vs. Kong" and provide a full lineup of new movies starting April 2.

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A vote to appoint Manatee County School Board member Scott Hopes as interim administrator Tuesday was denied 4-3, though he is still the frontrunner for the job. The commission will make a final decision April 1.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 23, 2021
Manatee County commissioners delay selecting an interim administrator until April 1

Motion to approve Manatee County School Board member Scott Hopes as interim administrator failed.

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Phill Younger announced is resignation from the P&Z Board on March 16.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 23, 2021
Phill Younger resigns from P&Z Board

The Longboat Key P&Z Board will need to fill three vacancies.

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