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  • Eric Garwood
  • January 29, 2020
Longboat plans for long-term fix for Canal 1A

More immediate, short-term, project also under consideration.

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Dr. Miguel Pelayo said Dave Norris had "fire in his eyes" during his treatment, and his wife, Bobbi, was always there by his side. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch couple receive cancer foundation honor

Lakewood Ranch couple to be honored at annual Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation event

  • East County
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Residents hold up "No Fish Farm" and "Not here" signs as supporters of the project speak.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 29, 2020
Residents weigh in on proposed fish farm off Sarasota coast

The project would allow Kampachi Farms to place 20,000 Almaco jack in a pen suspended in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Sarasota
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Braden Jacobsen, a second grader at Freedom Elementary School, carefully cuts the eyes for his paper mouse sculpture. Jacobsen says he likes the mouse sculpture because it's something he can put in his room.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 29, 2020
Picture of generosity in East County

East County teachers overwhelmed by donation for art programs

  • East County
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Martha Stroup, senior school secretary at Freedom Elementary School.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 29, 2020
East County school employees earn support honors

East County school employees finalists for Support Employee of the Year

  • East County
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Work has largely focused along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 29, 2020
Segments of Longboat's underground project could wrap up this year

Longboat Key resets schedule for $49.1 million project in more compact form.

  • Longboat Key
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Myakka's Charlene and Jim Michaels opposed the zoning request at State Road 70 and County Road 675 because they did not feel it was compatible with the area.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch apartment project advances

Manatee County commission also denies commercial project at State 70 and County Road 675.

  • East County
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Dr. John Ratey said studies show a direct correlation between fitness and improved academic performance, as well as conditions such as depression, anxiety and ADHD.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch residents ready for work out for their brains

Brain Health Initiative offers brain health lecture series in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Krista Francies, assistant principal, calls out students' names as their parents arrive to pick students up after school.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 29, 2020
Law causes change to student pick-up at Braden River Elementary

New law causes Braden River Elementary to adjust dismissal procedures.

  • East County
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Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch Community Sales Manager Rhonda Fleming-Hill adds another "sold" home icon to a map of the community displayed in its information center.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 29, 2020
Census data provides growth tally in Lakewood Ranch

Census data provides growth tally in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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Bikes are stationed in the ground floor of the St. Armands parking garage for rental on an hourly or daily basis. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 28, 2020
City tests bike-share program on St. Armands

The city has partnered with a local rental company to place bikes at the St. Armands garage as part of a pilot program.

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City administration is recommending reducing the size of the golf course to 27 holes to create 130 acres of park space on the Bobby Jones property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 28, 2020
Sarasota officials divided on future of Bobby Jones

City commissioners were split on their preferred plan for adding a public park to Bobby Jones Golf Club, leaving open the option of further reducing the golf course footprint.

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An attendee practices giving hands-only CPR on a dummy Jan. 23 at the Longboat Key fire station.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 28, 2020
'Stayin' alive' course has life-saving possibilities

Two additional sessions have been scheduled for Feb. 20 in this free-to-the-public, hourlong training course.

  • Longboat Key
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Detective Lt. Robert Bourque investigates cyber crime on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 28, 2020
Recognizing a scam before it happens to you

Detective Lt. Robert Bourque shared tips for keeping yourself and your money safe.

  • Longboat Key
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Jacob Saur has worked for Manatee County since 2001. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 28, 2020
Manatee County confirms new public safety director

Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea says new public safety director known for 'innovation.'

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