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Tara Community Development District Supervisor Darby Conner said not all residents were pleased the CDD closed amenities, but the CDD was encouraged to do so by its insurance company.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 1, 2020
Some pool closures cause frustration in Manatee County

Some residents irked with HOAs' decisions to shut down neighborhood amenities.

  • East County
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Kim Spruance, a Greyhawk Landing resident, kisses her new puppy, Bonita Chica.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 1, 2020
Community comes to pets' rescue in East County

Community comes to pets' rescue in East County

  • East County
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Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch's Carrie Mueller is using a simple pattern to create masks for healthcare providers with Tidewell Hospice. She's coordinating with about 15 other sewers in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 1, 2020
Mask motivation supports healthcare workers in Lakewood Ranch area

East County residents are on a mission to make a difference during coronavirus outbreak.

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The intersection of White Eagle Boulevard and State Road 70 now meets state criteria for signalization.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 1, 2020
Safety improvement in works in Lakewood Ranch

White Eagle/S.R. 70 signal should be online in 3 months in Manatee County.

  • East County
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Sandy Humenik is the Florida Center for Early Childhood's 2020 Volunteer Champion for Children.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 1, 2020
Lakewood Ranch resident earns volunteer award

Lakewood Ranch resident to be honored as Florida Center for Early Childhood's 2020 Volunteer Champion for Children.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's Sandy Hughes loves eggs and has been happy eating scrambled eggs every day. She keeps her pan out and ready.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 1, 2020
Culinary incarceration creates fun in Lakewood Ranch

Self-quarantined families familiarize themselves with pots and pans.

  • East County
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Forty patients have tested positive for COVID-19 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital this month.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 31, 2020
Third COVID-19 patient dies at Sarasota Memorial Hospital

A 28-year-old in Sarasota County is the youngest identified coronavirus death in Florida. Two additional hospital workers have also tested positive for the disease.

  • Sarasota
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Judith Williams said she wanted to let Publix know how much she appreciates their assistance now that she had to close Fifi's Fine Resale temporarily.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 31, 2020
Lakewood Ranch business owner offers thanks to Publix for its rent assistance

Lakewood Ranch business owner praises Publix for waiving up to two months rent to help during COVID-19 crisis.

  • East County
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Winn-Dixie will be moving into The Green at Lakewood Ranch in the former Earth Fare site.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 31, 2020
Winn-Dixie replaces Earth Fare at The Green in Lakewood Ranch

Winn-Dixie replaces Earth Fare at The Green in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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On the hotel's beach, the chairs are utilized only by wildlife.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer and Brendan Lavell
  • March 31, 2020
For Longboat Key snowbirds, the question looms: Stay or go?

Concerns about COVID-19, possible travel restrictions or stay-at-home orders fuel winter visitors' decisions.

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Superintendent Cynthia Saunders announced The School District of Manatee County will extend school closures through May 1.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 31, 2020
School District of Manatee County extends closures through May 1

Manatee County schools closed until May 1

  • East County
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The beaches already were closed and now Manatee County has closed pickleball courts.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 30, 2020
Coronavirus brings down pickleball nets in Manatee County

Coronavirus brings down pickleball nets in Manatee County

  • East County
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Messages of gratitude decorate the sidewalks outside of Country Club Shores.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 30, 2020
Volunteer task force will let neighbors help neighbors

Friends and neighbors continue to show up for each other on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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The City Auditor and Clerk's office is currently accepting limited development applications by mail.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 30, 2020
City freezes development permit, application timelines

The city of Sarasota is extending permit expiration dates and deadlines for reviewing pending applications. The city is also closing the Van Wezel through April 26.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 30, 2020
COVID-19 concerns prompt delay in Colony trial

Five-day proceeding was expected to begin April 6, now reset for May 11.

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