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Construction will continue on the intersection but work should be complete in September. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 23, 2020
FDOT opens Rye Road roundabout on S.R. 64 in Manatee County

Construction should be complete in fall 2020.

  • East County
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Manatee Technical College will welcome students back on campus with hybrid classes. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 23, 2020
Manatee Technical College to welcome students back on campus

Hybrid classes will allow for hands-on learning while limiting capacity on campus.

  • East County
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The Innovation Station operates out of the University of Florida’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering facility located at 1468 Boulevard of the Arts.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 23, 2020
Innovation Station receives another $1.2 million

The program helps support the growth of high-tech, high-wage jobs in Sarasota County.

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Renovations at the Bee Ridge Facility are among the county's largest expenses for the next fiscal year.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 23, 2020
Sheriff budget, project requests grow as county budget tightens

The Sheriff's Office budget is projected to grow by $3.2 million and the county will push forward on renovations to the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility.

  • Sarasota
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Here is a rendering of the new South Fire Station 92. It is scheduled to open in April 2021.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 23, 2020
Zoning Board approves variance for south fire station

The new building for Fire Station 92 at 2162 Gulf of Mexico Drive is scheduled to open in April 2021.

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Although Mote has touted more than $75 million in commitments toward the project, county officials could revisit a crucial contribution because of budgetary challenges. Image courtesy Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 23, 2020
Public funds for Mote aquarium not set in stone

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium announced a September groundbreaking for a new facility in Nathan Benderson Park, but the county’s financial support isn’t fully locked in.

  • Sarasota
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Starbucks offers a variety of hot and cold coffee and tea drinks. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 22, 2020
Lakewood Ranch area Starbucks see temporary closures

Two Starbucks locations in Sarasota, Manatee possibly impacted by COVID-19.

  • East County
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Manatee County commissioners will talk again about mask requirements July 27.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 22, 2020
Manatee County to consider mask mandate

Manatee commissioners torn between personal responsibility and need to promote public safety.

  • East County
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The Granary general manager Hector Liemann adds powdered sugar to an order of French toast.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 22, 2020
Pandemic creates recipe for change in Lakewood Ranch

Restaurants adapting to new business climate in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
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Out-of-Door Academy rising seniors Reece Whatmore and Supawadee Surattanont explain their work to address red tide with Joaquim Goes, a Columbia University professor. Students will return for in-person classes Aug. 25. File photo
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 22, 2020
Back to campus for ODA students

Out-of-Door Academy's new middle school facility provides enough space for students to be social distanced.

  • East County
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Isabella Macias, a graduating senior at Braden River High School, will sprinkle space references into her speech because of her love for space. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 22, 2020
Message of resilience to East County graduates

East County high school graduation speakers will remind classmates of their resilience through pandemic.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch community development district supervisors hope going to a partially automated gate system for the Country Club will save money and solve entry problems. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 22, 2020
Lakewood Ranch IDA budget includes gate changes

Some projects put on hold due to pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
The Dienna family (Maria, Denise, Michael, Ava, Nicki and Matt) advocate for school to start with complete e-learning.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 22, 2020
Virtual woes confound School District of Manatee County

Students' needs must be assessed before being able to move completely online.

  • East County
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Mote released a new rendering of its planned Science and Education Aquarium on Thursday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 22, 2020
Whale of an aquarium project begins in Sarasota

Mote to break ground in September on $130 million aquarium in Sarasota

  • East County
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Science Center student volunteers Mia Merrell, Rylan Monge, Natalie Carrion, Max Fischer, Rocket Burns, Julia Chen, Pragnya Govindu and Claire Wang encourage people to donate on July 29. Courtesy Photo
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 22, 2020
Suncoast Science Center and SunCoast Blood Centers to host blood donation drive

The joint partnership blood drive will be on July 29.

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