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  • September 23, 2020
Florida Senate District 23: Robert Kaplan

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  • September 23, 2020
U.S. House of Representatives District 16: Margaret Good

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Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to an armed robbery at the S.R. 64 Walmart Tuesday night.
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  • Jay Heater
  • September 23, 2020
Bradenton Walmart manager shot while defying two armed robbers

Armed robbery in Bradenton leads to shooting of Walmart manager.

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Jeanne Klein and Sue Seuell, residents of Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living, laugh while talking to each other. "I'm happy I can be outside and get fresh air," Klein says.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 23, 2020
East County seniors say hello again

Lakewood Ranch-area seniors embrace fewer restrictions in assisted living facilities and retirement homes.

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Fans will have plenty of space at Lakewood National, but the bleachers behind No. 18 likely won't be used in 2021.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 22, 2020
LECOM Suncoast Classic director optimistic fans will be allowed to 2021 Lakewood Ranch event.

LECOM Suncoast Classic hopes pandemic eases to allow fans back into Korn Ferry event in Lakewood Ranch.

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Commissioner Nancy Detert was against the change, saying it does do enough to encourage affordable housing in the county.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 22, 2020
Sarasota County could relax affordable housing requirements

Following a state directive, commissioners could get rid of an affordable housing mandate that requires developers to include affordable housing units in their plans.

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The town of Longboat Key’s public beach parking is set to reopen Oct. 1. It has been closed since June 30.
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  • Mark Bergin
  • September 22, 2020
Longboat Key's public beach parking set to reopen in October

The public restrooms at Bayfront Park and Joan Durante Park are also set to reopen.

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Manatee County passed its $740 million budget on Monday night.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • September 22, 2020
Manatee County approves 2020-21 budget

The $740 million budget decreased 2.2% over last year's because of losses projected from the effects of COVID-19

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Artists Paul Lee and Julie Kanapaux paint a mural at the Lido pavilion honoring the wade-in protests against segregation at Sarasota’s beaches.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 22, 2020
Murals depict history of Lido Beach

Artwork going up at the Lido pavilion showcases the fight for desegregation in Sarasota and a former architectural landmark.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 21, 2020
County launches dashboard to monitor federal relief assistance

As of Monday, one business application had been approved, removing $20,000 from the county's $14.5 million.

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FitnessQuest Physical Therapy has a wide space at 540 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 21, 2020
Paradise Center medical suite opens for appointments

A few providers are taking appointments when they can.

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Sarasota County opened a new fire station on Apex Road.
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 21, 2020
Sarasota County opens Apex fire station

The station, which is located adjacent to Celery Fields, is one of three new stations the county has planned.

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Eight people were aboard the 27-foot powerboat that hit the concrete groin on Saturday.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 21, 2020
Longboat Key boat crash sends two to hospital

Powerboat strikes sand-saving groin along Longboat Key's gulf beach.

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Courts five and six.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 21, 2020
Longboat Key Tennis Center courts updated

This maintenance is a precursor to bigger work to come in 2021.

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Town commissioners unanimously appointed S. Jay Plager to become the seventh member of the P&Z Board.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 20, 2020
Newest P&Z Board member has broad experience

The vacancy on the P&Z Board sat vacant since March.

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