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Laura Campbell, principal at Tara Elementary School, works with Averyanna Rivera on constructing a tower. Much like these towers, Tara Elementary will undergo construction during a renovation of the school. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 14, 2020
Lakewood Ranch-area school capital projects might accelerate

School District of Manatee County wants to take advantage of lower interest rates.

  • East County
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The Out-of-Door Academy's Reece Whatmore, a senior, and Harper Campbell, a sophomore, are EarthEcho Water Challenge Ambassadors committed to educating people on how to protect local water resources. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 14, 2020
Ambassadors of change in east Bradenton

Two ODA students work to educate others on how to protect water resources.

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Manatee County approved $32.5 million to buy land for a new county complex on State Road 64 near Lena Road.
  • By Brendan Lavell
  • October 13, 2020
Manatee County will spend $32.5 million for new complex at SR 64 and Lena Road

Manatee County's $32.5 million purchase of 161 acres in east Bradenton expected to host Sheriff's Office and public works facilities while expanding the lifespan of the adjacent landfill.

  • East County
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Matthew Peterson
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 12, 2020
Business profile: Surf and Scotch

Owner Matthew Peterson wants to bring a new flavor of boutique to the island.

  • Longboat Key
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The networking event at the 2019 Small Business Week was packed with businesspeople, but a limited number will be allowed in this year.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 12, 2020
Small Business Week changes dates, sets new approach

The event will be held in-person and virtually in November instead of October.

  • Longboat Key
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The town of Longboat Key's World War II memorial is missing near the Mid Key Water Station at 4250 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • October 12, 2020
World War II historic marker goes missing

It will cost the town of Longboat Key about $325 to replace the memorial.

  • Longboat Key
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Scott Weaver with BMX Trick Stars does a maneuver on his bike before the start of the show.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 10, 2020
The 29th Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival begins in Bradenton

Crowd flocks to the Hunsader Pumpkin Festival on its opening weekend in Bradenton.

  • East County
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Crews have worked for months on the construction of a home at the end of Halyard Lane in the Country Club Shores neighborhood.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • October 9, 2020
Commissioners approve changes to building permit fees

Longboat Key commissioners last updated the town’s building permit fees in 2011.

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The overall cost of the town of Longboat Key’s beach management project is about $49.5 million during the next five years or so.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • October 8, 2020
Commissioners approve up to $22 million in bonds for beach plan

The town of Longboat Key will borrow the money in bonds for its beach management plan.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • October 8, 2020
Longboat Key ranked among top islands in the US

Condé Nast Traveler also named the Zota Beach Resort and the Resort at Longboat Key Club among Florida’s 30 best resorts.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • October 8, 2020
Sarasota-Manatee planners map out long-term transportation vision

A regional transportation organization is preparing to adopt a plan unlike any it’s ever crafted before. How will it shape Sarasota’s roads?

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Neighbors offered support for The Strand condo project, depicted in this rendering, subject to a series of conditions — one of which was the construction of an eight-foot buffer fence on the west side of the property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 8, 2020
Neighbors, developer push city to mend fence issue

Neighborhood leaders, a developer and elected officials supported a proposed 8-foot wall for a North Trail condo project — so why did a city board deny the request?

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One of the changes approved at Monday's commission meeting is designed to facilitate the construction of "cottage court" housing developments as shown in this drawing. Image via city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 8, 2020
City approves affordable housing policies

The city is moving to create opportunities for reduced parking requirements and increased density for projects featuring affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.8.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Town Manager Tom Harmer has worked for the last several months with Town Finance Director Sue Smith on the budget for fiscal year 2021.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • October 7, 2020
Longboat Key sees reduced revenue from COVID-19 pandemic

The town of Longboat Key's 2021 fiscal year budget started Oct. 1.

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