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Access to a Longboat Key beach.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 23, 2020
Longboat stays the course on beaches despite county decision

Sarasota County public beaches are set to reopen next week, but with several restrictions.

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The Ski-A-Rees opened their 2020 show season on Jan. 26.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 23, 2020
Sarasota Ski-A-Rees will donate all Giving Challenge proceeds

All money brought in by the Ski-A-Rees will go to All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
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Meditation expert Trish Hart leads the online Keep Calm and Carry On social offering by SMR in conjunction with the Brain Health Initiative.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 23, 2020
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch offers a 'time to breathe' in Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch lifestyle remains alive with opportunities despite COVID-19 crisis.

  • East County
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Cardinal Mooney High senior Ruby McGregor posed in her prom dress April 20. Photo courtesy Ruby McGregor.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 23, 2020
High school seniors lament lost experiences

Sarasota high school seniors come to terms with potentially missing key events.

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Paramedics prepare to respond to a COVID-19 suspected call wearing additional protective gear. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 23, 2020
Manatee County fire and EMS forces face COVID-19 with unified plan

Manatee County fire and EMS forces face COVID-19 with unified plan

  • East County
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Jaxon, ridden by Manatee County Sheriff's Office Deputy Zach Bradley, is one of the newest horses on the Mounted Patrol Unit. Behind them is Deputy Kevin Vreeland on Gunny.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 23, 2020
Saddled up for public safety in Lakewood Ranch

When the crowds return, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office wants to have its Mounted Patrol horses ready.

  • East County
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After weeks of tension with the Sarasota Farmers Market board of directors, Phil Pagano said he will resign his position and focus his energy on his popcorn business instead.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 23, 2020
Longtime farmers market director steps down

A dispute between Phil Pagano and the board of directors had led to a change in leadership for the Sarasota Farmers Market.

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The city is forecasting declining revenues for funds that generate income from user fees. That includes the St. Armands parking fund, which was created to pay off a 20-year bond for a garage facility near the Circle.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 23, 2020
Coronavirus takes toll on city budget

City officials are debating short-term spending priorities and bracing for long-term financial impacts associated with COVID-19.

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Lakewood Ranch community development district supervisors hope going to a partially automated gate system for the Country Club will save money and solve entry problems.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2020
Gateway access might change at the Country Club in Lakewood Ranch

Country Club in Lakewood Ranch studying possible change to its gate security system.

  • East County
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Dakin Dairy Farms owner Jerry Dakin said he does not want to waste the milk his 2,200 cows are producing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2020
Dakin Dairy in Myakka City seeks funding so it can donate its excess milk to those in need

Myakka City dairy seems bottling funds that would allow it to donate surplus milk.

  • East County
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 22, 2020
County to open beaches with restrictions

Sarasota County beaches will be open for essential activities, though the parking lots will remain closed.

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Evan Bates loves participating in his weekly virtual playdates with his kindergarten class. "It's really fun," he says.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 22, 2020
Time to play the virtual game in Lakewood Ranch

Gullett Elementary teachers host virtual playdates for their classes

  • East County
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Blake and Hailey Richards are excited to make homemade ice cream. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 22, 2020
Scientific method for fun in Lakewood Ranch

East County science teachers share experiments that can be done at home.

  • East County
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Jim and Deb Kehoe, Rosedale head golf professional Matthew Pivko and Kathi and John Skelton hope the community will rally to beat last year's fundraising total of $157,945.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2020
Rosedale women's undaunted effort yields funds for Homes for Our Troops

Despite their 2020 event being canceled, "little old ladies" pile up funds for disabled veterans.

  • East County
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Food Bank of Manatee Director Cindy Sloan weighs bags pallets of rice ready for distribution. Wheels on Meals Plus of Manatee is seeing an increase in needs due to COVID-19. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 22, 2020
Can't mask the spirit of giving in Lakewood Ranch

Can't mask the spirit of giving in Lakewood Ranch

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