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Siesta Key Rum created hand sanitizer to donate to first responders and physicians. Photo courtesy
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 14, 2020
Siesta Key Rum switches from alcohol to sanitizer

The distillery began making hand sanitizer to donate to first responders and physicians.

  • Siesta Key
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The land at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive has been vacant since November 2018 when the last building of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort was torn down.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 14, 2020
Settlement deadline passes in Colony case

Unicorp claims COVID-19 concerns made meeting March 31 date impossible.

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Mort Skirboll became a supporter of Compeer Sarasota, the mental health organization where his wife, Bunny, was CEO.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • April 13, 2020
Mort Skirboll remembered for kindness, sense of humor

The mental health advocate and nonprofit patron was 82.

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Carol Erker delivers food to first responders. Photo courtesy of Carol Erker.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 13, 2020
Longboat Key organizations step up to help

First responders and food banks will be getting extra help from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 13, 2020
Longboat's Linley Street boat ramp reopens

The town of Longboat Key decided to follow Manatee County's decision to open public boat ramps.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 13, 2020
Sarasota Film Festival to be offered online

The 22nd annual film festival will be offered online from April 27 through May 3 amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

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The organizer of the annual Memorial Day Parade is now focusing its attention on plans for Veterans Day.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 13, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Day Parade canceled

The Sarasota Patriotic Observance Committee decided to cancel next month’s event because of public health concerns related to COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
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Longboat Key fire firefighter and paramedic David Oliger is dressed in protective gear to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 13, 2020
Longboat Key first responders return to work after quarantine

Four members of the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department returned to work on April 5.

  • Longboat Key
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Resurfacing is being done on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard between Mallard Lane and River Club Boulevard.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2020
Manatee County resurfacing section of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard

Road construction in Lakewood Ranch should take about one week.

  • East County
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The Publix store at 525 Bay Isles Parkway in Longboat Key implemented curbside pickup service on Saturday, April 11.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 13, 2020
Longboat Publix launches curbside delivery

Publix has taken several steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

  • Longboat Key
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The Sarasota Polo Ranch's Pippa Campbell shows the message as she rides in a makeshift Easter parade put together to entertain the residents at Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 12, 2020
A Grand Living Easter parade

A Grand Living Easter parade brings joy to Lakewood Ranch

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Manatee County commissioners extend a 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 10, 2020
Manatee County extends curfew, opens boat ramps

COVID-19 impacts on agenda for commission meeting in Manatee County.

  • East County
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Crews from Terry’s Tree Service are already ahead of schedule, according to Longboat Key town projects manager Charlie Mopps.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 10, 2020
Clearing work underway at Longboat Key Town Center Green

Crews are scheduled to finish site work by late summer, Longboat Key town projects manager Charlie Mopps said.

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The city shared instructional videos with information about how to navigate the roundabouts and what the new street markings mean. Image via city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 10, 2020
U.S. 41 roundabouts to open next week

Sarasota officials hope instructional videos will help educate motorists about how to use roundabouts at 10th Street and 14th Street.

  • Sarasota
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Town facilities, including Town Hall, are closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 10, 2020
Longboat Key extends town closures amid COVID-19 pandemic

Town Manager Tom Harmer issued the executive order on Friday.

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