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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 17, 2020
Mall at UTC celebrates start of school

Back to School Bash a success in Sarasota.

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  • Jay Heater
  • August 14, 2020
Chase ends in arrest Friday on State Road 64 in Bradenton

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies arrest attempted murder suspect Friday in Bradenton.

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Steven Zickafoose, an assistant principal at Dr. Mona Jain Middle School, and Angela Lindsey, principal of the school, wear masks while on campus. All students and employees will be required to wear masks at school. File photo.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • August 14, 2020
School District of Manatee County provides clarity on mask policy

Cloth masks will be required on school property with exceptions.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • August 14, 2020
Veterans mark 75th anniversary of World War II's end

Gathering at the base of Unconditional Surrender recalls sacrifices, makes clear support for bayfront location of statue.

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Science teacher Jennifer Hall cracks open an egg to see if it's cooked during an experiment. The science labs will be reconfigured for new technology during the renovation. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 14, 2020
Braden River Middle expansion moves forward

The $26 million renovation and addition will include a cafeteria expansion, remodeled administration area and a six-classroom addition.

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Crews from Quinn Construction, Inc. are scheduled to begin work in September on New Pass Bridge.
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  • Mark Bergin
  • August 13, 2020
New Pass Bridge repair work delayed until September

The 14-part project on the link to Longboat Key from St. Armands Key will cost $2.77 million.

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The City Commission will convene Aug. 19 to discuss the discrimination complaints.
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  • David Conway
  • August 13, 2020
City leaders to discuss discrimination complaints

Since late 2019, employees have accused the city’s finance director and auditoriums manager of improper workplace conduct.

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The 2021 Club Crew National Championships will be held July 9-11, 2021 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.
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  • Jay Heater
  • August 13, 2020
National dragon boat event headed to Sarasota

National dragon boat event headed to Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

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As of Thursday morning, Longboat Key has a self-response rate of 36.9% for the 2020 U.S. Census. In 2010, the town had a response rate of 43.7%.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • August 13, 2020
Longboat Key leaders encourage residents to fill out census forms before Sept. 30 deadline

Longboat Key’s self-response rate of 36.9% ranks 370th out of 409 cities and towns in Florida.

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Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner said there has been a significant increase in interest for voting by mail in this year's election.
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  • David Conway
  • August 13, 2020
Sarasota’s primary elections: What you need to know

Between the effects of COVID-19 and a switch to new election formats in the city and county, the Aug. 18 primary will be a new experience for voters.

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Although the City Commission planned to move Unconditional Surrender into storage during construction of a nearby roundabout, the city's Public Art Committee is recommending a permanent relocation off the bayfront.
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  • David Conway
  • August 13, 2020
Art committee recommends moving Unconditional Surrender

As city leaders consider the long-term future of the bayfront artwork, there’s a push to move the sculpture to the Sahib Shriners property.

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City planners are centering safety in conversations about transportation in Sarasota, particularly when it comes to pedestrians and cyclists.
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  • David Conway
  • August 13, 2020
City planners consider traffic safety strategies

A partnership with the University of South Florida is one prong in a multifaceted plan for improving pedestrian and cycling safety in Sarasota.

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Lorenzo Liberti hand carves one of the 13 strips that will make the stripes of a 3-foot flag.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 12, 2020
Star spangled tribute from Lakewood Ranch teen

Lakewood Ranch student wants to put a hand carved flag in a hospital in every state in the country to show support for healthcare heroes.

  • East County
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Scott Hopes, a School District of Manatee County board member, shows one of the masks that will be distributed as part of the Mask Up Manatee Coalition campaign to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • August 12, 2020
Coalition formed to help keep schools open in Manatee County

County agencies, businesses and schools partner to remind the public about CDC guidelines.

  • East County
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Faith Bench, a math teacher at Braden River Middle School, has removed some of the desks in her classroom to ensure the desks will be spaced out six feet to practice social distancing. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 12, 2020
Learning to adapt in Lakewood Ranch-area schools

School District of Manatee County hopes to maintain standards while students concentrate on health guidelines.

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