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Kevin Claridge, Mote's new Associate Vice President for Sponsored Research and Coastal Policy Programs. Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 9, 2019
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium creates new position to lead red tide research

The position has been created after a bill in the Florida House created a new initiative for mitigating red tide.

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Jim Baar sets up the knock-down targets of the game Hillbilly Quick Draw.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 9, 2019
It's game time at Hunsader Farms in East County

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival games fun for all while raising money for nonprofits and organizations.

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The town last year set up new rules governing how and where temporary signs, such as real estate signs noticing open houses, could be placed.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 9, 2019
Longboat's new magistrate takes over code enforcement

Town honored members of phased-out Code Enforcement Board.

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School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders
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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 9, 2019
State's settlement with School District of Manatee County superintendent rejected

Education Practices Commission rejects settlement with School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders

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Shane Gaines and Raylene Gaines have been driving forces the Building Hope with Pink Pride team.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 9, 2019
Neal Communities backs a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk team for Sarasota event

Neal Communities backs a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk team for Sarasota event

  • East County
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SouthTech's data dump with the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce in April resulted in the collection of 10,073 pounds of electronics. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 9, 2019
An E-normous challenge in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch data dump offers opportunity to recycle electronics to secure information and the protect environment

  • East County
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    By
  • David Conway
  • October 9, 2019
Siesta Key group appeals Big Pass ruling

The Siesta Key Association is challenging a judge’s determination that the city followed proper procedures as it pursued a Lido Key shoreline renourishment project.

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Woodland Community Church food pantry volunteers Debbie Gillette and Josefine Suarez hand out produce. Woodland's pantry feeds up to 150 families per week.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 9, 2019
Some Manatee County food pantries worry about survival

Some Manatee County food pantries worry about survival

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch resident Laurie Fox wants to help educate children about safety and the importance of first responders during her Safety Town event Oct. 12.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 9, 2019
Main Street hosts first 'Safety Town' event in Lakewood Ranch

Main Street hosts first 'Safety Town' event in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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Eighth-grader Gianna Silipo attempts to brush Libby, left, and Lennon, right, at the same time. Silipo said she enjoys taking care of the pigs because they're loving.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 9, 2019
Haile Middle School pigs get new pen

New swine facility at Haile Middle School causes students to never want to leave

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Florida Department of Transportation Interstate Construction Project Manager Marlena Gore and FDOT Communications Outreach Manager Brian Bollas stand atop the new northbound I-75 bridge.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 9, 2019
Interstate 75 and State Road 70 construction on schedule in Manatee County

FDOT still on schedule for Spring 2021 project completion at S.R. 70/I-75 interchange in Manatee County.

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Although Brittany Orlando argued the pedal tours wouldn't be a problem for the city, officials said the potential issues associated with the vehicles outweighed the benefits. Photo courtesy Sip-N-Cycle Cruises.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 8, 2019
Pedal tours a no-go, city says

Citing safety concerns, the City Commission voted 3-2 against permitting commercial cycle tours to operate on downtown streets.

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Brain Health Initiative Executive Director Stephanie Peabody, LWR Communities' Monaca Onstad, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO Andy Guz and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen celebrate the hospital's donation.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center donates $316,000 to the Brain Health Initiative

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center donates $316,000 to the Brain Health Initiative

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Commission chair Charles Hines said he'd prefer to see each of the county's cities and towns be represented by more than one county commissioner.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 7, 2019
Sarasota County's redistricting plan leaves Longboat in same district

The three maps proposed by the county-hired consultant would leave Longboat in District 2, though some proposed by the public would leave the island with a new commissioner.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • October 7, 2019
Police department's newest officers have loads of experience

Tillman, Puccio took oath in early October.

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