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Sarasota Polo Club owner James Miller said he was pleased with how the Giving Hunger the Blues Festival ran at his facility in November 2019.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2020
Broader use could be in Sarasota Polo Club's future

Broader use could be in Sarasota Polo Club's future

  • East County
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Juan Moreno, a fifth grader, looks into a pocket of a hydroponic stacker.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 8, 2020
Hydroponic garden leads to student growth

Myakka City Elementary students learn to grow plants using hydroponics

  • East County
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Work on the underground utilities project has largely focused on the Gulf of Mexico Drive corridor since it launched last summer.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 8, 2020
Underground work phases cut from five to four

Initial work in Longboat neighborhoods expected to begin soon.

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Fifth graders Kailey Holdsworth, Sophia Ashley and Ava Bell have fun getting their hands dirty and are eager to plant their tomato plants.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2020
Lakewood Ranch students dig into EarthBox project

Lakewood Ranch students dig into EarthBox project in Manatee County.

  • East County
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Members of the Jewish community gather on Jan. 5.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 7, 2020
Sarasota Jewish community rallies to show pride

Multiple demonstrations of solidarity, community and pride are cropping up around Sarasota.

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Employees separate recyclable and non recyclable materials.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 7, 2020
Sarasota County single-stream recycling begins

Unincorporated residents will now recycle items in one bin rather than several bins.

  • Sarasota
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Longboat Key Education Center. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 7, 2020
Longboat Key Education Center ramps up winter term

A wide array of classes will be available to members and non-members alike.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One resident recommended eliminating the diagonal lines from parking spaces, saying the riders of cycles or scooters could still think it's OK to park there.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 7, 2020
New parking fixes finalized in Village

Changes make it easier for police to write parking citations.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key Fire Chief Paul Dezzi, dressed as Santa Claus, stoops down to greet 3-year-old Lili Michel on Dec. 21 at Nathan Benderson Park as Lili's mother, Katrina (left), watches. (Photo courtesy of Longboat Fire Department)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 7, 2020
Longboat Fire Department provides holiday surprise for child with CHARGE syndrome

Staff gave many gifts, and a visit from Santa, to 3-year-old Lili and her mom, Katrina, as part of an annual tradition

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 6, 2020
Roger Pettingell is top Sarasota-area Realtor in 2019

Once again, Pettingell's sales numbers have slingshotted him to the top of the region's list.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 4, 2020
Healthy start to 2020

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center combines with other partners to present a health expo at the mall.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 3, 2020
Closed ice rink didn't stop the fun at Holidays on the Green

Holidays on the Green at the Mall at UTC to end Monday

  • East County
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Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh says transportation and traffic congestion are among her top concerns during a town hall meeting at Tara Preserve's clubhouse.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2020
Vanessa Baugh holds town hall meeting in Tara Preserve

Manatee County District 5 commissioner says roads are a top priority in 2020.

  • East County
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The first City Commission meeting of 2019 will be held Monday, Jan. 6.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 3, 2020
City to discuss purchase of Tahiti Park property

The City Commission will consider taxing or assessing nearby property owners to acquire commercial land along U.S. 41 and incorporate it into Whitaker Gateway Park.

  • Sarasota
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Pat Bentley stands with volunteer Beth Fusco in front of the red kettle this season.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 3, 2020
Longboat holiday-season drive is tops again

Kiwanis Club organizes another top-producing Red Kettle Drive.

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