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Tess Lippincott and Matthew Goldberg work together to adjust the setting of their robot and add attachments to complete a mission.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 11, 2020
World of opportunities for East County competitors

World of opportunities for Lakewood Ranch FIRST Lego League team

  • East County
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Deb Hanson, Rebecca Barancik, Amar Hall, Lisa Hise, Wendy Roseth and Steve Barancik
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • March 11, 2020
Community celebrates lives of the Baranciks

Charles and Margery Barancik were honored with a remembrance ceremony at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Sarasota
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Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea said conference space above the future Lakewood Ranch library could eventually be turned into a second level for the library. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2020
Manatee County talks new level at library in Lakewood Ranch

Could a future library also service meeting space needs in Manatee County?

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 10, 2020
All STEAMed up at McNeal Elementary

Families enjoy Earth and Space STEAM Night at McNeal Elementary

  • East County
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A new development is planned for the current Crescent Towers Apartments.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 10, 2020
New development may replace Siesta's Crescent Towers

As the key's popularity grows, land sales and new development become more popular.

  • Siesta Key
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Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department EMS liaison/public information officer Tina Adams wipes her desk Monday morning at the Longboat Key north fire station.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 10, 2020
Longboat takes precautions to protect against coronavirus

Organizations and citizens alike are exercising caution, but everyday life has otherwise continued as normal.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 10, 2020
TBI hosts prominent Reform rabbi for inaugural Israel weekend

Meir Azari is the senior rabbi at Tel Aviv's Beit Daniel Synagogue, which was founded by late Longboaters Ruth and Gerald Daniel.

  • Longboat Key
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Officer Jeffery Vogt was driving unit 83 in the collision with the Tesla driven by Charles and Marjory Barancik.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 9, 2020
Fired Longboat officer exceeded speed rules 21 times in three months, report says

Internal affairs report: Charges of misuse of in-car recording system also were sustained.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 9, 2020
Two Sarasota students excluded from school due to coronavirus exposure

The students are healthy but had contact with an individual who tested positive for COVID-19.

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A cement truck was involved in a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 75 near Fruitville Road on Monday morning.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2020
Three killed in morning crash on Interstate 75 near Fruitville Road

Northbound lanes restricted just south of Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 9, 2020
Longboat Key dragon boat team wins weekend race

Town Hall staffers paddle to victory over neighboring towns to the north.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 6, 2020
Manatee County Health Department sets up coronavirus call line

Officials say call the department before seeing a healthcare provider.

  • East County
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Traffic is gridlocked on I-75 near Fruitville Road in Sarasota. Photo courtesy Sarasota Sheriff's Department
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 5, 2020
UPDATE: All lanes of I-75 near the Fruitville Road exit now open following four-vehicle accident

Significant crash on I-75 snarls traffic for hours near Fruitville Road exit in Sarasota.

  • East County
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The majority of the Kress Building, including the ground floor space, is currently vacant. Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons.
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • March 5, 2020
Historic Main Street building sold for $5.8 million

The Kress Building in downtown Sarasota was built in 1932. New ownership plans to target high-end retail tenants.

  • Sarasota
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Kerry Kirschner’s colleagues and family said his willingness to work with people with varied philosophies and personal backgrounds contributed to his professional success.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 5, 2020
Kerry Kirschner, former Argus leader and mayor, dies at 73

Kirschner’s decades-long career bridged the public and private sectors, but always emphasized coalition-building and civic improvement.

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