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Mary Hampton, a retired educator and self-proclaimed "Queen of Recycling," is starting the Environmental Discussions Group of Manatee County.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 24, 2019
Going green in East County

The Environmental Discussions Group of Manatee County's inaugural meeting will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 at the Braden River Branch Library.

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County Veterans Services Officer Lee Washington said the events have seen increased attendance thanks to the library system's help.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 24, 2019
Library, Manatee County partner for veterans benefit seminars

This year is the first year that Manatee County’s Veteran Services department, who run the the annual seminar series in April, have held the event at libraries in the community instead of in the County Commission chambers in downtown Bradenton.

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Manatee County Floodplain Section Manager Sandy Tudor and Stormwater Engineering Division Manager Thomas Gerstenberger look at map areas that have changed.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 24, 2019
Flooding changes on the maps in Manatee County

Proposed FEMA flood insurance map changes may net savings for property owners along river.

  • East County
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Town officials have said many of the town's existing poles, like this one, are taller than the proposed 35 feet.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 24, 2019
Longboat leaders prepare for key decisions on small-cell network

When Town Commissioners decide height of poles and other factors, aesthetics won't be the only consideration.

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Jackson Nealis, an eighth-grader at St. Stephens Episcopal School, first became enamored with history after learning about the Titanic.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 24, 2019
Lakewood Ranch youth makes buzz about history

Titanic's sinking raised youth's passion for history.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2019
Town leaders plan strategic retreat

Friday event for commissioners, Longboat staff is open to public at Windward Bay.

  • Longboat Key
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Manatee County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit deputies Russ Younger and Christopher Ralston say people should never give out personal information or agree to make payments in gift cards.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 24, 2019
Manatee County Sheriff's Office warns against scams

Law enforcement urges due diligence to prevent victimization.

  • East County
  • News
Lawyers representing Longboat Key have sought the dismissal of a lawsuit against the town regarding access to its website.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 24, 2019
Longboat seeks dismissal of website lawsuit

Defense team says lack of federal rules nullifies claim of man who has sued dozens of towns, cities and counties.

  • Longboat Key
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The pair of pileated woodpeckers have babies in their nest. Photo courtesy of John Kravontka.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 24, 2019
Lakewood Ranch resident pecks for support

Woodpecker nest saved by neighbor.

  • East County
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Water quality issues have come into sharp focus locally following a devastating red tide outbreak last summer and fall.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 23, 2019
Commissioners contemplate focus, priorities of Water Quality Summit

Commissioners have different ideas of what they hope residents will get out of the June 5 event.

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    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 23, 2019
School Board of Manatee County votes against arming teachers

Discussions spurred by state-level legislation.

  • East County
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The Sarasota Police Department has a prescription drug drop box in its headquarters that residents can access seven days a week.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 23, 2019
Sarasota police and DEA collecting unwanted prescription drugs

The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Sarasota Police Department lobby.

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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 23, 2019
Sheriff’s Office participates in “Operation School Zone Safety”

The Sheriff’s Office’s participation is in partnership with the Florida Sheriffs Association.

  • Sarasota
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A traffic circle at the intersection at Broadway Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive has been under consideration for years. (eric garwood)
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 23, 2019
Longboat officials identify transportation priorities

Ensuring resiliency of existing transportation systems and designing new, streamlined ones were among top priorities.

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Although the city said the Epoch development met the standards in the zoning code, a group of residents are focused on setbacks as they attempt to overturn the city's decision. Rendering courtesy Seaward Development.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 23, 2019
Residents appeal downtown condo approval

A coalition of residents living on Gulfstream Avenue and Palm Avenue are challenging a planned 18-story project in their neighborhood.

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