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Donna and Robert Masters enjoy their hobby of raising butterflies while being able to help the environment.
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  • July 15, 2020
Grace takes flight in Bradenton due to 'Butterfly Lady'

Bradenton's "Butterfly Lady" brings beauty to the Sabal Harbour neighborhood.

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  • July 14, 2020
Edward Alley remembered for passion for music, people

The music conductor, critic, advocate and leader was 85.

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Myakka City woman dies in head-on collision on S.R. 64

Two-car accident on State Road 64 leaves a Myakka City woman dead, two children in critical and a Zolfo Springs man in serious condition.

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Cynthia Saunders, superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, adjusts her recommendation for opening schools to allow all grade levels to return full time in person, participate in a hybrid schedule or do e-learning.
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  • July 14, 2020
School Board of Manatee County approves new start date

First day to now be Aug. 17, and all students can choose to return full time, participate in a hybrid schedule or do e-learning.

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Brennan Asplen is currently deputy superintendent in charge of academic and student services in the St. Johns County School District.
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Sarasota County Schools selects new superintendent

The Sarasota County School Board picked Brennan Asplen, a deputy superintendent in St. Johns County, to lead the district.

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Ahead of budget workshops later this month, some city officials have said they want to prepare for the worst-case scenario economically because of the uncertainty associated with COVID-19.
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City budget attempts to forecast an unclear future

Although the city is preparing to reduce spending and generate less revenue because of COVID-19, staff’s budget proposal attempts to stave off personnel cuts.

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