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  • Liz Ramos
  • September 2, 2020
Hope thrives on horseback for East County resident

After stroke, East County senior takes SMART approach to horseback riding.

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Work remaining in the Rye Road project is related to a new master lift station and a satellite lift station at Gene Witt Elementary School.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2020
Rye Road project will take longer in Manatee County

Contractor seeks 90 more days to finish improvements.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2020
No reservation about reserves?

Manatee County defends reserves policies.

  • East County
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Lt. Robert Andrews with the Crime Prevention Unit of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office gives an education presentation to residents. The Crime Prevention Unit will host a webinar on COVID-19 scams. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 2, 2020
Free webinar deals with COVID-19 scams

The webinar will teach residents tips on how to avoid scams.

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The Oasis at Lakewood Ranch Apartments Property Manager Stephanie Cooper says residents will enjoy the amenity center, which includes a resort style pool, a fitness center, a game room and a place for doing business.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2020
Apartments on rise in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents get more housing options with 1,441 apartments on the way.

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David Marshall, principal at Gene Witt Elementary School, says the renovations allowed for more storage space for teachers and students to use. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 2, 2020
Gene Witt upgrades thrill administrators

Renovations of two buildings were completed for the new school year while construction on an addition continues.

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Mary and Pat Glass celebrate a dedication of the Manatee County Commission Chambers in Pat Glass's honor in 2018. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2020
Longtime Manatee County Commissioner Pat Glass dies at 93

Glass commended as 'unbelievable leader' for her advocacy and foresight.

  • East County
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Sailor Fleming and Adam Ulrich complete activities outside on Out-of-Door Academy's Siesta Campus. Photo Courtesy Out-of-Door Academy
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 1, 2020
Out-of-Door Academy takes a phased reopening approach

Students won't be all together on the Siesta Key campus until Sept. 11.

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The medical examiner's office would be a one-story facility to host offices and autopsy equipment.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 1, 2020
Commissioners talk internet program, medical examiner's office

Commissioners agreed to use federal relief dollars to provide internet support to low-income families who chose a remote learning option.

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The fountain at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch was filled with bubbles this morning. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2020
Bubbles fountain up in Lakewood Ranch

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch gets bubbly surprise.

  • East County
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Public street parking on Broadway in the Longbeach Village neighborhood has been a point of contention for years.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 1, 2020
Longboat Key Commission has budget and more on its plate

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to hold a regular meeting on Sept. 14.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 1, 2020
Hometown humor

Longboat Key resident writes two books in six months.

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Kelli Smith has 29 years of law enforcement experience.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 1, 2020
University police chief is Longboat's choice as top cop

Kelli Smith has accepted a conditional offer to serve as the town of Longboat Key's next police chief.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2020
Did you test positive for COVID-19?

The Observer is seeking Sarasota and Manatee residents who have tested positive.

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Longboat Resort Wear owner Harvinder Mahesh Mirchandani (left) and customer Michelle Giannico (right) wore their masks in compliance with the town of Longboat Key's mandatory mask policy.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • August 31, 2020
Longboat extends mask policy through November

The town of Longboat Key's mandatory mask policy runs through Nov. 30.

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