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The Sarasota Farmers Market has been closed since March because of COVID-19. The market is now working to reopen in two weeks.
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Ahead of the market’s return to downtown Sarasota, organizers have shared a customer code of conduct in response to COVID-19.

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Manatee County Republican Board State Committeewoman: Cindy Spray

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Pete Cumming has been with the Longboat Key Police Department since 2008.
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  • July 16, 2020
Search begins for Longboat Key's new police chief

Curent Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming is set to retire in October after a 40-year career in law enforcement.

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The county plans to renourish portions of Turtle Beach with funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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  • July 16, 2020
Beach renourishment planned for South Siesta Key

Turtle Beach was hit by the effects of Hurricane Hermine in 2016, causing erosion.

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Manatee County School Board District 3: Scott Boyes

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