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Edward Alley with his late wife, June LeBell
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  • Harry Sayer
  • July 14, 2020
Edward Alley remembered for passion for music, people

The music conductor, critic, advocate and leader was 85.

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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 14, 2020
Myakka City woman dies in head-on collision on S.R. 64

Two-car accident on State Road 64 leaves a Myakka City woman dead, two children in critical and a Zolfo Springs man in serious condition.

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Cynthia Saunders, superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, adjusts her recommendation for opening schools to allow all grade levels to return full time in person, participate in a hybrid schedule or do e-learning.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 14, 2020
School Board of Manatee County approves new start date

First day to now be Aug. 17, and all students can choose to return full time, participate in a hybrid schedule or do e-learning.

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Brennan Asplen is currently deputy superintendent in charge of academic and student services in the St. Johns County School District.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 14, 2020
Sarasota County Schools selects new superintendent

The Sarasota County School Board picked Brennan Asplen, a deputy superintendent in St. Johns County, to lead the district.

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Ahead of budget workshops later this month, some city officials have said they want to prepare for the worst-case scenario economically because of the uncertainty associated with COVID-19.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 14, 2020
City budget attempts to forecast an unclear future

Although the city is preparing to reduce spending and generate less revenue because of COVID-19, staff’s budget proposal attempts to stave off personnel cuts.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • July 13, 2020
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce launches small business initiative

The "SouRQ" initiative looks to help small retail and restaurant businesses.

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County Administrator Jonathan Lewis said the county is pausing some positions to help save money.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 13, 2020
County officials project millions in general fund losses due to COVID-19

Sarasota County leaders have proposed a budget of $323 million and a millage rate of 3.46 for fiscal year 2021.

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The town of Longboat Key is continuing sampling and testing of Sarasota Bay waters.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 13, 2020
Longboat Key seeks to advance new sewage pipe project

Town Manager Tom Harmer wrote that the town’s Public Works Department believes the 25.8 million gallon discharge is a “high estimate.”

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Suzy Brenner
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 13, 2020
Paradise Center gains partnerships, inches toward opening

The island's medical center is on schedule to open in September.

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The town of Longboat Key's public beach parking is expected to remain closed until at least July 27.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 13, 2020
Longboat Key to keep public beach parking closed

Town Manager Tom Harmer is set to re-evaluate his executive order by July 27.

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The town of Longboat Key has posted several of these "wear a mask" signs throughout the island. Photo courtesy of Nat Kaemmerer.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 10, 2020
Longboat mask policy reveals enforcement challenges

The Longboat Key Police Department has received a calls about violations to the town's mandatory mask policy.

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Longboat Key's new online mapping tool debuted this week. It allows users to see how a property is zoned.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 10, 2020
Longboat Key launches new online zoning map

Senior planner Maika Arnold worked for several months to create the interactive map.

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The device was discovered this morning near a trash can. (From Sarasota PD video)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 10, 2020
Lido Beach reopens following removal of device

Sarasota Police call in experts from MacDill AFB following the discovery this morning.

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Cynthia Saunders, superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, shares the recommendation to offer e-learning, a hybrid schedule for middle and high school students or have students return five days per week.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 9, 2020
School District of Manatee County adjusts reopening recommendation

Students will have the option to return to school full time, participate in a hybrid schedule for middle and high school or continue e-learning.

  • East County
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Longboat Key firefighters put out a fire on July 4 at the Portobello condominium at 3235 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Photo courtesy of Dean Congbalay.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 9, 2020
Longboat Key resident thanks firefighters for putting out Fourth of July dumpster fire

Dean Congbalay sent an email to Fire Chief Paul Dezzi to thank him for firefighters' quick action.

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