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Workers began on routing electricity for the temporary trailer just north of the existing Station 92.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • May 1, 2020
Longboat Key firefighters prepare to use temporary south-side fire station

A rebuilt Station 92 is scheduled to open in April 2021.

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"Pacarette" is one of the feature films in the 2020 Sarasota Film Festival.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 1, 2020
Sarasota Film Festival extended through May 10

The festival, presented online due to COVID-19, will be shown for an extra week.

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Construction crews are building a roundabout at the intersection near the Sarasota Quay site. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 1, 2020
Fruitville Road closure to continue near U.S. 41

Although eastbound lanes on Fruitville Road at U.S. 41 were scheduled to reopen today, construction will keep all lanes closed for a few more days.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Eric Garwood
  • May 1, 2020
Christie, Dungy, Farrow headline RCLA's 2021 schedule

Pair of postponed events from 2020 will be presented in November.

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Free coronavirus testing will be available to Manatee County residents on Saturday at four sites.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 30, 2020
MCR Health offers free coronavirus testing for Manatee County residents.

Sarasota, Bradenton and Parrish will host free coronavirus collection sites.

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The annual powerboat event draws large crowds to Lido Key and downtown Sarasota every summer. Photo courtesy Pete Boden.
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  • David Conway
  • April 30, 2020
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix postponed

Organizers said they will attempt to reschedule the annual event, originally set to take place June 26-28, later in the year.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 30, 2020
Sarasota County to reopen beach parking, tennis courts

County leaders also are looking at plans to reopen basketball courts and dog parks.

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Manatee County has announced meeting schedule changes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 30, 2020
Manatee County announces meeting schedule changes

Manatee County commissioners' summer schedules have been altered.

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Sarasota residents returned to Siesta Key Beach on Monday after the county reopened the public properties. Lido Beach in the city of Sarasota remains closed. Photo by Harry Sayer.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 30, 2020
Sarasota officials prepare strategies for reopening

What does a reopened Sarasota look like while COVID-19 remains a threat? How do officials determine when it's OK lift restrictions?

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Although Siesta Key residents have expressed concerns about the potential for negative effects associated with the dredging, the project team has said it will monitor for and mitigate any issues that may arise. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 30, 2020
Big Pass dredge plans move forward

With a contractor selected, the city said work on a Lido Key renourishment project is poised to begin by July.

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The city has set up portable toilets and hand washing stations in the City Hall parking lot.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 30, 2020
Governments, agencies coordinate homelessness response

Although some stakeholders offered a positive assessment of ongoing outreach efforts, City Manager Tom Barwin is pushing for more action.

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Restaurants, which have been forced to switch to carry-out and delivery service only while the stay-at-home order has been in effect, will be able to have dine-in service at a limited capacity beginning May 4.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 29, 2020
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces plans for first phase of reopening Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis announces plans for first phase of reopening Florida

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Police Chief Pete Cumming (right) presented Detective Eric Smith with the Officer of the Year Award.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 29, 2020
Detective named Longboat's Officer of the Year

Eric Smith has worked in law enforcement for 36 years.

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The School District of Manatee County equipped buses with Wi-Fi to send to at least 24 locations throughout the county to assist with e-learning. The Manatee Education Foundation started a relief fund to help with emergency costs.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 29, 2020
Manatee Education Foundation starts COVID-19 relief fund

Manatee Education Foundation starts COVID-19 relief fund

  • East County
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 29, 2020
County events canceled through May 17

Utility fees and service shutoffs are suspended through May 31.

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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
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Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library
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