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Abby Lindecamp. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 19, 2019
Port Manatee hires deputy director

Abby Lindecamp will fill the newly created position.

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Town Clerk Trish Shinkle administers the oath of office to commissioners Mike Haycock, George Spoll and Jack Daly.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 19, 2019
Spoll, Zunz again voted into Longboat Key leadership roles

Haycock sworn in as latest Town Commission takes shape.

  • Longboat Key
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The ride will start and end at the Venice Train Depot trail entrance.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 19, 2019
Annual Tour de Parks cycles back around

Participants may register on-site starting at 6:30 a.m. on March 24. The event itself begins at 7:30 a.m.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 19, 2019
Flying Scot Midwinter again to set sail in Sarasota Bay

The annual competition is expected to draw nearly 65 teams.

  • Longboat Key
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The dewatering hose stretches out form the Beach Road property and out to the water.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 18, 2019
Siesta construction project drains water into Gulf

The dewatering hose is expected to be out on the beach for approximately the next month.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 17, 2019
Glamor and goodwill at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club

The Women's Council of Realtors Manatee event raises money for Foundation for Dreams at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2019
Spring Fling Carnival in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High students enjoy their annual Spring Fling Carnival.

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Although the city intends to follow through on the plans for demolition, the case could be appealed again to the circuit court.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 16, 2019
City Commission upholds GWIZ demolition order

In a 3-2 vote, the commission rejected a resident’s argument that staff improperly approved the demolition of the bayfront building.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2019
Fine days for art in Lakewood Ranch

Fine Arts Festival showcases variety of fine art.

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 16, 2019
It was raining dogs at Nathan Benderson Park

More than 600 dogs showed up for the Suncoast Walkathon.

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The City Commission will decide whether
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2019
City seeks to disqualify commissioner from GWIZ hearing

Ahead of a special meeting Saturday challenging the demolition of a bayfront building, city officials say a city commissioner should recuse herself from the vote.

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Officers seized a firearm, ammunition, marijuana and cocaine in addition to a digital scale.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 15, 2019
Sarasota police find firearm, drugs in traffic stop

Officers stopped the vehicle in the 3700 block of N. Washington Boulevard in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 14, 2019
County Commission approves smaller, more affordable housing units

The units would also help potential buyers save money in the long run by way of reduced wastewater and other impact fees.

  • Sarasota
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A boat being towed by a pickup truck came to rest in the southbound travel lanes of Interstate 75. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 14, 2019
Interstate 75 crash snarls traffic for hours

Crash involving tractor-trailer, pickup pulling a boat ties up highway south of Clark Road.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 14, 2019
Siesta Key residents, officials, visitors share their perspective on Spring Break

What does Spring Break mean to the various people who have a hand in the culture of Siesta Key? Various voices weigh in on the good, the bad, the area in-between.

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