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  • Eric Garwood
  • January 15, 2020
Colony case nears second anniversary

Trial scheduled for April in the proceedings that ultimately will decide how oceanfront acreage will be sold.

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A couple has cordoned off "their" section of beach, restricting public access.
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 15, 2020
Homeowners' blocked beach access leaves many questioning legality of actions

A couple roped off a section of beach near Siesta Key Beach Access 1, which many residents say is unfair.

  • Siesta Key
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Jennifer Santora, a third grade teacher at B.D. Gullett Elementary School, helps Caley Ochoa with a math problem.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 15, 2020
East County teacher's passion rewarded

Gullett Elementary teacher finalist for Manatee County's Educator of the Year

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Thomas Gallen, a fourth grader at Braden River Elementary School, jumps with excitement to see he's been placed in the Reveur house.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 15, 2020
East County schools make room for house system

House program strengthens school community at Tara and Braden River elementary schools.

  • East County
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This African grey parrot was loose in the Summerfield Park neighborhood for at least three days before being caught.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 15, 2020
Returned flight for African grey parrot in Lakewood Ranch

Strawberries, hug lure escaped parrot from wild in Lakewood Ranch.

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East County's Dan and Rebecca Powers are excited to perpetuate the memory of their late son, Matthew Powers, with a new scholarship focused on children who participate in the band program at Lakewood Ranch High School.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 15, 2020
Scholarship to honor student who died in accident

New scholarship in Manatee County honors legacy of band student Matthew Powers.

  • East County
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Issy Monroe, an eighth grader at Carlos E. Haile Middle School, loves spending time with Napoleon. Monroe will show Napoleon at the Manatee County Fair.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 15, 2020
No fear of steer for East County student at Manatee County Fair

East County Future Farmers of America students prepare to show their animals at the fair.

  • East County
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Clockwise from left: Willis A. Smith Construction President and CEO David Sessions, Fawley Bryant Architecture co-owners Stu Henderson and Steve Padgett and Willis Smith Vice President Nathan Carr are just getting started.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 15, 2020
Willis Smith right at home with library project in Lakewood Ranch

Willis Smith right at home with Manatee County library project in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders notified district general counsel Mitchell Teitelbaum he has been placed on administrative leave.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 14, 2020
Manatee school district attorney placed on administrative leave

School District of Manatee County would not elaborate on the matter during its investigation concerning Mitchell Teitelbaum.

  • East County
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James Mumford wires coach Bob Berry's audio system before they take the water.
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  • Jay Heater
  • January 14, 2020
Remote Coxswain leads to success for blind rowers in Sarasota

Bob Berry develops his Remote Coxswain system at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

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Work is scheduled to begin in June.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 14, 2020
Bridge project planners host open house

Thursday event designed to answer questions about New Pass span work.

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Sally Fernandez speaks at a book signing Sunday on the lawn of Longboat Library.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 14, 2020
Author Fernandez speaks about her Max Ford spy trilogy

The subject of Sarasota-based Sally Fernandez most recent political thrillers could be hitting the big screen soon

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2018 Chairman Mark Meador and 2019 Chairwoman Tonya Atchison at the 2019 Chamber Awards Luncheon.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 14, 2020
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce to gather for 61st annual meeting

The Chamber is looking forward to 2020 with more ways to give back to the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Wolff prepares to submerge 10 mini reefs at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant. Eric Garwood
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 14, 2020
Siesta Key neighborhood may soon get mini reefs

Siesta Key residents hope to show the successes of mini reefs so the county will allow similar structures in the Grand Canal.

  • Siesta Key
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Neighborhoods with wider canals pose less of a problem with navigation and the widths of back yard docks.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 14, 2020
Commissioners sign off on final dock rules

With 7-0 final vote, leaders seek more 'absolute' language in regulations.

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