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Lakewood Ranch High junior Pippa Campbell has started a benefit polo match to raise money to dig water wells in Africa.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 14, 2019
Special polo event in Sarasota will raise money to dig wells in Africa

Lakewood Ranch High junior organizes polo fundraiser in Sarasota with Epic Polo Club owner Jaymie Klauber.

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Cyndi Seamon of Longboat Turtle Watch said the town is enforcing its turtle protection more.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • March 14, 2019
Turtle season preps come with high stakes

Appeals of on-the-spot citations point to new way Longboat Key enforces its rules.

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The City Commission will discuss the proposal at a meeting Monday to decide if further research and action is desired.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 14, 2019
City considers civil citations for cannabis possession

City Commissioner Hagen Brody believes the change would provide criminal justice benefits and help avoid overly punitive penalties.

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County officials said they're aware of concerns about the time limit at the library, but they did not provide information regarding the process for potentially considering changes.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 14, 2019
Selby Library visitors raise parking concerns

Users of the downtown library have issues with the facility’s parking policies. Are county officials willing to consider changes?

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Rosemary District Association President Howard Davis first outlined the foundational concepts behind the revised overlay district at a workshop last year. He said the majority of the feedback he's heard has been positive.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 14, 2019
Rosemary District overlay changes roll on

Despite some questions about the plan's efficacy, Rosemary District leaders remain enthusiastic about revised rules for new buildings in the neighborhood.

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Sarasota Orchestra President and CEO Joseph McKenna outlined how the organization arrived at its vision for a venue in Payne Park at a packed meeting Tuesday evening.
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  • David Conway
  • March 14, 2019
Orchestra's Payne Park proposal met with opposition

Questions about green space and tennis facilities dominated a workshop regarding the Sarasota Orchestra's vision for a new venue near downtown.

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Sarasota's Teresa Mast shared personal stories from her life about what built her character and drive for success during Habitat for Humanity of Manatee County's International Women's Day luncheon March 8.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2019
Habitat for Humanity celebrates achievement of women

Manatee Habitat holds International Women's Day luncheon

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Fire teams investigated a report of a gas leak in a salon at Second Street and Central Avenue.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 13, 2019
Report of gas leak prompts evacuation of Central Avenue building

No injuries were reported in the Wednesday incident.

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Michael Saunders will be honored on March 20. File photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 13, 2019
Saunders to receive Hero of History award

Real estate company founder will be fifth recipient of Historical Society's award on March 20.

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Artist Joyce Slate works at her station on a piece of jewelry.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 13, 2019
Manatee County jewelry artist will be one of many to shine at Lakewood Ranch Winter Fine Arts Festival

She will be among 70 to 80 artists featured at the event.

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Educator of the Year winner Debra Hartline stands with Support Employee of the Year winner Amanda Keeney.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 13, 2019
Top of the class at Braden River High and Myakka City Elementary in Manatee County

Braden River High teacher earns Educator of Year Award for the School District of Manatee County.

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Manatee County Pavement Manager Brian Martineau and Ajax Paving Area Manager Steve Ayers say rebasing sections of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard between state roads 70 and 64 is a "fix, not a bandaid."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Boulevard rebasing begins

Motorists will experience delays beginning March 26.

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Residents of the overall Tara community, including The Preserve at Tara's David Woodhouse, sported red shirts to show their opposition to the settlement during the March 7 hearing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2019
More delays on Tara dispute

Commissioners need more time to digest all the resubmitted information.

  • East County
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Crews mow on Buffalo Canal north of Moran Road in September 2013. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2019
Manatee County considers stormwater fee

Dedicated stormwater fee could handle escalating routine maintenance.

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The Gulf of Mexico Drive plot is 1.8 acres and could be rezoned to accommodate seven housing lots.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • March 12, 2019
Longboat voters give thumbs up to two issues

Both ballot measures pass

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