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Town labor negotiator Reynolds Allen, second from left, makes a point to the Town Commission. Town Manager Tom Harmer, union president Mick McHale and union attorney Caroleen Brej listen.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 21, 2019
Longboat commissioners back town's proposals for police contract

In impasse resolution meeting, commissioners agree with pay-raise package and staying with town's retirement plan. Union sought access to Florida's pension system as top issue.

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Rosemary District resident Sue Stewart speaks with city Transportation Planner Megan Lui and Chief Transportation Planner Colleen McGue at a neighborhood meeting Thursday, Nov. 14.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 21, 2019
City plans routes for bikes, pedestrians

After adopting a multimodal transportation plan, the city is pursuing funding for projects such as bike lanes and multiuse trails.

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The preview center at the mall will include installations such as the Her Story Walk designed to highlight major achievements by women in sports. Rendering courtesy Women's Sports Museum.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 21, 2019
Women’s Sports Museum preview coming to UTC

Museum organizers hope a smaller exhibit at the mall is a step toward the establishment of a permanent attraction in Sarasota.

  • East County
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City Commissioner Willie Shaw stood to deliver impassioned remarks about diversity at a Nov. 5 public hearing on Selby Gardens' master plan proposal. Those comments later drew criticism from the proprietors of Michael's on East.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 21, 2019
Shaw questions Selby’s diversity initiatives

Comments critical of the racial makeup of the workforce at Selby Gardens and Michael’s On East draw pushback from those organizations.

  • Sarasota
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Members of the public filed out of the commission chambers as the County Commission discussed the adoption of a new district map.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 21, 2019
Despite public objections, county picks new district map

Moving to redistrict ahead of the 2020 census, the Sarasota County Commission selected a controversial map based on a submission from a former Republican Party chairman.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 20, 2019
Sarasota Libraries, schools partner to bring learning tools to students

The two organizations partnered to bring ONEPass, a program that contains a variety of learning tools, to the county.

  • Sarasota
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The Longboat Key fire department is switching to this Phenix model in December. It is less traditional than the department's current helmets but is also lighter and allows for more mobility.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 20, 2019
Longboat Key fire department switching to lighter helmets

After many Longboat Key firefighters spoke of neck pain caused by their helmets, the department decided to switch to a new model. It settled on a Phenix model that is a pound and a half lighter.

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Caroline Zucker
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 20, 2019
Zucker chosen as Sarasota School Board Chair

Caroline Zucker will serve as board chair in her last year on the board.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Mariamarie Soto Negron, a kindergarten student enjoys playing on the playground at B.D. Gullett Elementary School.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 20, 2019
School District of Manatee County rezoning approval appeases GreyHawk parents

School Board of Manatee County approves redistricting for several East County schools

  • East County
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Out-of-Door Academy seniors Andrew Dowdell and Brian Lutton are working to convert Lutton's golf cart from gas to solar power. They will then use it as a model to convert ODA's eight golf carts to solar power.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 20, 2019
ODA students drive toward alternative fuels

ODA seniors have drive for alternative fuels

  • East County
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iLana Armida dropped her single "High No More" in January 2019. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 20, 2019
East County singer satisfied with move to LA

Mill Creek's Ilana Armida working to make it big in Los Angeles

  • East County
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Manatee County Commissioners will hear the requests at their December land-use meeting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 20, 2019
Right mix for rezone request in Bradenton?

Manatee County Planning Commission endorses commercial rezone off S.R. 64.

  • East County
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Mark Chait, director of leasing for Benderson Development Co. says there are new and evolving entertainment concepts that could be a good fit for the University Town Center East District project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 20, 2019
More choices coming to Mall at UTC in Sarasota

More choices coming to Mall at UTC in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
Tidewell Hospice and Blue Butterfly program participants cut a ceremonial ribbon during a Nov. 13 grand opening ceremony.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 20, 2019
Tidewell Hospice grief program spreads its wings in Lakewood Ranch

Tidewell Hospice grief program spreads its wings in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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Stu Drymon and Darrell Jackson both love researching beers and trying to create new recipes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 20, 2019
Partners brew new business in Bradenton

Longtime friends start a microbrewery in East County.

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