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Manatee Technical College barbering and cosmetology student Brian Gutierrez gets a hair cut from his teacher, Aric Youmans.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2019
Bradenton barber is a cut above the rest

Barbering instructor takes top honors in industry competition.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 26, 2019
July 4, Grand Prix closures: What to expect

Many downtown Sarasota roads and parking lots will be closed throughout the weekend.

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Heritage Harbour residents and Joint Task Force on Traffic Calming members Gene Zeiner and Tad Parker hope installing speed bumps or tables, like those installed on Lighthouse Drive, could calm traffic on River Heritage Boulevard.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2019
Not just a bump in the road

Heritage Harbour residents search for solutions to speeding in their community.

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Richard Bedford has started Real Estate and Land Consulting, LLC, a Bradenton real estate and land use consulting company.
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 26, 2019
Former SMR exec starts new adventure in Bradenton

Richard Bedford starts real estate and land consulting business in Bradenton.

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Sisterhood for Good founding member Angela Massaro-Fain and Grants Committee Chairwoman Terri Stern are pleased the nonprofit doubled its grants from last year.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2019
Sisterhood for Good's independence pays off

Obtaining nonprofit status has allowed Sisterhood for Good to better control its philanthropic destiny.

  • East County
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Chrissy Coney stands in one of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's rooms for expectant moms.
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 25, 2019
Born to deliver at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center hires its first 'birth designer.'

  • East County
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Teres Carducci will work for the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 25, 2019
MTC Law Academy graduates ready for assignments in Sarasota, Bradenton

Manatee Technical College Law Academy graduates ready for assignments in Sarasota, Bradenton

  • East County
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Volunteers, business partners and guest speakers will also all go through an automated background check via online portal
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 25, 2019
Controversial presentation prompts classroom changes

The Sarasota County School Board sought to tighten the approval process of guest speaker material in district classrooms.

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Upon completion of the extension in 2023, the total distance of the Legacy Trail will be 18.1 miles
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 25, 2019
County to hold kick-off event for Legacy Trail extension

Payne Park is located at 2050 Adams Lane.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 25, 2019
Bradenton man arrested for possession of various drugs

Michael Olson was in possession of ecstasy, cocaine and marijuana.

  • East County
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 25, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man arrested for pretending to be a therapist

Phillip Stutzman provided therapy sessions to individuals who had been sexually abused.

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Immotion, a United Kingdom-based company, provided the aquarium with the pods and film clips.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 25, 2019
Mote Marine Lab adds virtual reality to its resume

The aquarium partnered with UK-based Immotion to bring the experience to Sarasota residents and guests.

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    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • June 25, 2019
Freedom Fest returns to Longboat for its 17th year

The parade begins at 9 a.m.July 4 on Bay Isles Road.

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The county shared this map noting the construction area and the recommended detour route. Image courtesy Sarasota County.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 24, 2019
Road closes for railroad project

A portion of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way will be closed for nearly three weeks as Sarasota County works to replace a segment of railroad track.

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The home at 537 Schooner Lane.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 24, 2019
Deadline approaches on response to Longboat rental lawsuit

Property owners, managers have until this week to acknowledge town's legal action

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