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The Manatee County resolution requiring face coverings in public when people can't social distance has been revoked.
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  • Jay Heater
  • September 29, 2020
Manatee County repeals mask resolution

Manatee County repeals mask resolution.

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The Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting death in Lakewood Ranch that occurred Sunday in Central Park.
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  • September 29, 2020
UPDATE: Suspect named in domestic shooting in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Sheriff's Office names suspect in shooting death of Lakewood Ranch man.

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The town of Longboat Key's mandatory mask policy runs through the end of November.
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  • Mark Bergin
  • September 29, 2020
Longboat Key takes steps toward in-person meetings

It's unclear which four commissioners will meet in person.

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Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Gail Loefgren said she is planning to hold a “Zoominar” to help people understand the CARES Act.
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  • September 28, 2020
Town awaits calculations on CARES reimbursements

The town of Longboat Key is tracking it's COVID-19-related expenses.

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  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Charter Review Board District 2: Doreen Dupont

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  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 2: Ray Collins

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  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Charter Review Board District 5: Anthony "Tony" Dunbar

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The fake website, which used pictures from the real Manatee Sheriff's County Office site, was traced to a domain in the Netherlands.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • September 25, 2020
Fake Manatee County Sheriff's Office website no longer active

The scammers used the names of real MCSO employees, but used fake call-back numbers.

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  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Charter Review Board District 4: Wilson Pava

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Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 1: Kennedy Legler

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  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Charter Review Board District 3: David Samuel

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Sarasota Charter Review Board District 3: Mary Ellen Palermo

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Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 1: Krista Lohr

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Sarasota Charter Review Board District 1: Walter Gilbert

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Sarasota Charter Review Board District 1: Alexandra Coe

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