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Lorenzo Liberti hand carves one of the 13 strips that will make the stripes of a 3-foot flag.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 12, 2020
Star spangled tribute from Lakewood Ranch teen

Lakewood Ranch student wants to put a hand carved flag in a hospital in every state in the country to show support for healthcare heroes.

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Scott Hopes, a School District of Manatee County board member, shows one of the masks that will be distributed as part of the Mask Up Manatee Coalition campaign to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 12, 2020
Coalition formed to help keep schools open in Manatee County

County agencies, businesses and schools partner to remind the public about CDC guidelines.

  • East County
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Faith Bench, a math teacher at Braden River Middle School, has removed some of the desks in her classroom to ensure the desks will be spaced out six feet to practice social distancing. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 12, 2020
Learning to adapt in Lakewood Ranch-area schools

School District of Manatee County hopes to maintain standards while students concentrate on health guidelines.

  • East County
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This rendering shows possible property layouts for adding accessory dwelling units. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2020
Accessory dwellings considered by Manatee

Dumped a year ago by commissioners, the concept of allowing one-bedroom units is being reconsidered.

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Rosedale Golf and Country Club resident Fred Booth said Rosedale maintains 87th Street East and residents would be upset if cement trucks use the entrance to get to State Road 70.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2020
Concrete plant approved on Lena Road

Some Rosedale residents concerned about future impacts.

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 11, 2020
County to decide how to spend relief funds

The county has been approved to receive $18.9 million to assist with COVID-19 impacts, though it could receive up to $75.7 million.

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Lift Station D at 521 Gulf Bay Road collects sewage from the town of Longboat Key and pumps it to a treatment facility next to the Manatee County Golf Course in Bradenton.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • August 11, 2020
State revises downward estimate of Longboat sewage spill

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is reporting about 17 million gallons of wastewater spilled in Sarasota Bay.

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The town of Longboat Key has posted several of these "wear a mask" signs throughout the island. Photo courtesy of Nat Kaemmerer.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • August 11, 2020
Longboat could renew mask order in late August

The town of Longboat Key's mandatory mask policy runs through the end of August.

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The town's public beach parking has remained closed since the end of June.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • August 10, 2020
Longboat Key's public beach parking remains closed for at least two more weeks

Public beach parking, town facilities and many amenities will remain closed because of concerns about COVID-19.

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Beach trash is pictured near the public beach access point at 100 Broadway Street.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • August 7, 2020
Longboat citizen group raises beach concerns

The Longboat Key Beach Task Force hopes to increase the parking citation free from $30.

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Tonya Atchison, Small Business Person (11 or more) winner Michael Garey and Emily Walsh
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 7, 2020
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce plans for Small Business Week

The Chamber is determined to honor its members, no matter what form the celebration takes.

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Longboat Limousine recently drove a customer to Ohio.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • August 7, 2020
Car service replaces airplanes for a few Longboaters

Longboat Limousine places few limits on serving customers.

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The Supervisor of Elections office in the Terrace Building, 2001 Adams Lane is one of five early-voting locations.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 7, 2020
Early voting kicks off Saturday in Sarasota County

Five locations open through Aug. 16.

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Rosedale Golf and Country Club's Fred Booth spoke against the proposal.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2020
Manatee County approves Cemex plant

Lena Road site prepped for ready-mix concrete plant.

  • East County
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Kelly Strickland, shown front left with a portion of the city's finance department in 2017, was the subject of a city investigation after Lorrie Simmons, back and second from left, filed a complaint. Photo via city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 6, 2020
City finance director subject of discrimination complaint

An internal investigation determined a city employee made racially insensitive remarks to her staff but disputed allegations of discriminatory hiring practices.

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