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Scott Hopes
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  • October 19, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 4: Scott Hopes

After 2017 appointment, Hopes seeks full term.

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    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 19, 2018
Longboat ends contract with zoning consultant

Planning, Zoning and Building will complete the work

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Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 22.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 19, 2018
Elections officials urge a little homework before voting

Sarasota Supervisor of Elections urges sample ballot research, mail-in ballot use.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2018
Headless horseman rides in Lakewood Ranch

Players bring legend of Sleepy Hollow to life.

  • East County
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Endodontist Dr. Craig Duerson bought two giant spider decorations for his practice, Lakewood Ranch Endodonics last year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2018
4-foot spiders crawl toward Lakewood Ranch

Local endodontist celebrates Halloween with creepy-crawlies.

  • East County
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The city has already committed to installing parking meters and pay station at St. Armands Circle, but commissioners aren't comfortable bringing on-street paid parking downtown.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 18, 2018
Meter-mania: Commission divided on downtown paid parking

As a six-figure budget deficit continues to grow, Sarasota city officials are undecided on the best strategy for managing parking.

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The proposed charter amendment would change county elections so all five commissioners are elected solely by residents within the districts they represent, rather than a countywide vote.
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  • David Conway
  • October 18, 2018
Business, builder groups back campaign against single-member districts

Groups including the Argus Foundation and the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange have spent $85,000 supporting a political committee opposing a county referendum.

  • Sarasota
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The town suspended beach cleanup operations on Oct. 12, following the offshore passage of Hurricane Michael.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 17, 2018
Red tide disappears from Longboat shores

People are returning to Longboat

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Judi Stanley learned to cook Italian food from her grandmother, Florence Pascone. Stanley decided to name her restaurant after her.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2018
Pascone's Ristorante opens at UTC

Italian restaurant livens University Parkway corridor dining scene.

  • East County
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Bus service between the mainland and Longboat Key is an issue that concerns both the town and Sarasota County.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 17, 2018
Moving to one county will be a topic of discussion

Mutual issues will be discussed

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Molly Neary got to hold some of the items that her team bargained for, including a blue bath bomb that she ended up getting for free.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 17, 2018
Red Barn lessons for Lakewood Ranch students

Braden River Elementary fourth-graders learn how to navigate a flea market.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's Lynn and Brian Fitzpatrick are some of the founding members of the Celtic Heritage Society in Lakewood Ranch. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 17, 2018
Can't knock this block party in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch clubs, Tour of Homes will be showcased at annual event.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's Dr. Thomas Purcell works on patient Willie Tate, who might need a tooth extraction.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 17, 2018
Mobile health care returns to East County

Hundreds line up at MTC to take advantage of Remote Area Medical.

  • East County
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Sandie and Larry Ivers have dealt with Larry Ivers' Parkinson's diagnosis since 2012. They say the Neuro Challenge Foundation has helped them by providing resources and support groups at no charge.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2018
Parkinson's kickoff event on schedule in Lakewood Ranch area

The Neuro Challenge Foundation is gearing up for its annual expo in April.

  • East County
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Bryan and Julie Veith hope to raise money for cancer research so others don't experience the painful experience Julie has endured.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 17, 2018
Bradenton couple raises funds for Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Bradenton couple raises funds for Breast Cancer Research Foundation

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