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News

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  • Eric Garwood
  • March 11, 2020
Town Hall storm upgrades planned with FEMA assistance

Federal dollars will pay for about three-quarters of the project to replace roof, add hurricane shutters and install new generator.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 11, 2020
Beach borrowing on the Longboat Key ballot

Election Day is March 17, but early voting will be available through Saturday at five sites nearby to Longboat residents.

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Laila Ward, an eighth grader, and Mason Engelsberg show off the trophy they received for placing first in Challenging Technology Issues during the Technology Student Association state competition.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 11, 2020
Big effort for Mona Jain TSA in debut

Mona Jain's TSA club surpasses expectations in first year

  • East County
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Congressman Vern Buchanan met with officials of Blake Medical Center March 9 to discuss containment of coronavirus and other concerns related to the illness. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2020
Concern about coronavirus spreads in Lakewood Ranch area

Some organizations cancel events in fear the illness will spread in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • East County
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Windsong Acres residents Arlan Cummings and Howard Duff say widening Upper Manatee River Road would help with congestion, but they are still worried about safe access to their neighborhood.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2020
Manatee County may add road projects to plan

Manatee County identifies Upper Manatee River Road widening as a pressing issue.

  • East County
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Peter and Allyson Christinzio work with five coder coaches to teach children ages 7 to 18 how to code at theCoderSchool of Sarasota, which opened in November.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 11, 2020
Coding school opens in Lakewood Ranch

New coding school opens in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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Leigh Holt, strategic planning manager for the Sarasota Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization, addresses attendees of the Feb. 24 TransForum workshop that unveiled the MPO's long range plan. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2020
MPO seeks input on regional transportation plan for Sarasota and Manatee counties

Planning organization wants public comment on its long-range transportation vision for Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • East County
  • News
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
    By
  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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