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Girl Scouts Mylee Gilbert, 9, and McKinlee Gilbert, 8, show off their gingerbread houses at the annual Gingerbread Festival at the Mall at UTC in 2018. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 4, 2019
Home sweet home in East County

East County Girl Scouts share tips on how to make the perfect gingerbread house

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Of the more than 6,000 eastbound cars monitored in a week in November, the average speed was about 18 mph.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 4, 2019
Longboat neighborhood, town leaders steer for traffic solutions

Village residents and town officials work to document and stay a step ahead of speed, parking issues.

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The Lake Club residents Marybeth and Jay Traverso have temporarily converted their kitchen island into "Santa's workshop" as they gather gifts for a family in need. They have had fun shopping for toys and other needs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 4, 2019
Charity another of Santa's secrets in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents help local family in need with Christmas gifts.

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Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch Rabbi Mendy Bukiet and wife, Chanie Bukiet, are pleased to name the mikvah in honor of Mendy Bukiet's late grandmother, Esther Bukiet.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 4, 2019
Manatee County's first mikvah opens

Manatee County's first mikvah built by Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch.

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Restrictions established following the construction of the St. Armands garage established a one-hour time limit on nearby residential streets. Now the city is working to ensure residents can exceed that limit.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 4, 2019
Residential parking program planned on St. Armands

The city is working with St. Armands residents on a program that will allow people living in the area to exceed time limits when parking on neighborhood streets.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 3, 2019
Spreading holiday cheer

Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch residents spread holiday cheer with parade.

  • East County
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Lisa, Chris, Zofia and Bristol Scott enjoy the holiday decorations Florida Power and Light put on their home as a surprise for the family and a 'Thank you' for Chris Scott's service in the Navy.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 3, 2019
A bright surprise for East County veteran

FPL decorates East County veteran's home as a holiday surprise

  • East County
  • News
Martin Hyde railed against the notion his actions in two altercations this year were racist, though he acknowledged issues with how he handles confrontation.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 3, 2019
Hyde to withdraw following reports of second altercation

City Commission candidate Martin Hyde was involved in a February confrontation in which construction workers accused him of racist remarks.

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Monday's presentation included this conceptual image showcasing plans to elevate the performing arts center on stilts with parking at ground level.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 3, 2019
Van Wezel shares progress report on venue planning

Plans for a new bayfront performing arts center include a 2,250-seat main hall, but details on cost estimates are still forthcoming.

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Robert Allan hopes to draw customers into the Spice and Tea Exchange.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 3, 2019
Businesses on St. Armands encourage Small Business Saturday

The moniker comes from American Express, who wanted to help small businesses earn big bucks.

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Grant's Gardens is moving ahead with plans to remodel its Gulf Bay Road site, but further town action is to come.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 3, 2019
Town rezones property for Grant's Gardens

Landscaping business has remodeling plans but more approvals must happen first.

  • Longboat Key
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Bonnie Roesch packs up the beef to be sent to Longboat Key for the Kiwanis Lawn Party.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 2, 2019
Lawn Party will feature a treat from honoree Murf Klauber's hometown

Buffalo's Charlie the Butcher donates beef-on-weck sandwiches to the event honoring ex-Colony owner Klauber.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 2, 2019
Longboat beach bonds head to March ballot

With no Town Commission races to consider, referendum is the only local issue to on which to vote.

  • Longboat Key
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Beth Fusco rings the Salvation Army bell, ready to greet customers as they walk out of Publix.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 2, 2019
Salvation Army red kettle accepting donations in front of Longboat Publix

The Salvation Army red kettle drive on Longboat Key, located in front of Publix, is open everyday through Christmas Eve from 9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. All $20 bills will be matched by a silent donor for the second straight year.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 2, 2019
YMCAs to hold 'State of Y' meetings

Save Our Y leaders will meet with patrons at the Frank G. Berlin Sr. and Evalyn Sadlier Jones branches.

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