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East County resident Amity Hoffman became enthralled with theater when she was 13 and discovered Loveland Center, a troupe of special needs actors, while working at the Venice Theater more than a decade ago. Courtesy photo.
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  • September 24, 2020
Bradenton woman creates documentary on impressive acts

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Manatee Supervisor of Elections: Charles Williams Jr.

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Manatee Supervisor of Elections: Mike Bennett

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Dave "Watchdog" Miner
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Manatee County School Board District 3: Dave Miner

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Manatee School Board District 3: Mary Foreman

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Construction work is underway on Segment 1 of the trail. Brynn Mechem
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  • September 24, 2020
Construction on Legacy Trail underway

Segment 1 of the Legacy Trail, which stretches from Proctor Road to Bahia Vista Street, will open by spring 2021.

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Jill Eisenbeis, a library assistant, gathers materials for curbside orders. Braden River Library will start providing curbside service again Oct. 1. File photo.
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  • September 24, 2020
Braden River Library to offer curbside pickup

Curbside pickup will be available by appointment at any Manatee County library.

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Manatee County Court Judge: Melissa Gould

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Manatee County Court Judge: Kristy Zinna

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George Kruse
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Manatee County Commission District 7: George Kruse

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Manatee County Commission District 5: Vanessa Baugh

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Manatee County Commission District 3: Matt Bower

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Manatee County Commission District 1: James Satcher

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The Luxe on Tenth developer has filed preliminary plans with the city, but a detailed application is still to come. Image via city of Sarasota.
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  • September 24, 2020
Developer pitches higher-density housing for Tenth Street

The team behind the proposed Luxe on Tenth project must secure a series of approvals from city officials before construction can begin.

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Island residents have drawn the city’s attention to issues associated with large vacation rentals in their neighborhoods like this seven-bedroom Lido Key home advertised as “sleeping 25.”
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  • September 24, 2020
City to pursue rules targeting ‘hotel houses’

A lobbying campaign from barrier islands residents has spurred officials to take action against large vacation rentals in single-family neighborhoods.

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