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Lake Club's Susan Beck volunteers at the Tot Shabbat program with her daughter, Josie, as they prepare for High Holy Days.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 5, 2018
Jewish holidays spark rededication for Lakewood Ranch residents

Jewish holidays spark rededication for Lakewood Ranch residents.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 5, 2018
The Short Academy keeps ball moving

Tennis enthusiast keeps Dick Eagan’s brainchild going, making it easy for fellow fans of the game to find matches and a bit of fellowship.

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On Sept., 3, Keith Kitchner, an assistant store manager at another store, helps stock products for the new Lakewood Ranch location.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2018
Publix opens new Lakewood Ranch location

More tenants in the University Corner shopping center should open in the first quarter of 2019.

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LECOM dental student Mary Moore completes a dental exam on U.S. Coast Guard veteran Eric Davis as fellow student Phennatda Polpornvitoon, behind, documents findings.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2018
Goodwill, LECOM partner for dental awareness

Outreach clinics will make affordable dental care available to the community.

  • East County
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High tides have eroded the beach to the point that the enscarpment – a steep embankment left in the sand dune by beach erosion – has eroded to the base of the southernmost groin.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 4, 2018
30,000 tons of sand being used for beach renourishment in Longboat

Longboat starts north end beach renourishment

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Gretchen Lovewell, manager of Mote’s Stranding Investigation’s Program, said the whale was found on the beach near 2605 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 4, 2018
Pygmy killer whale found on Longboat Key taken to Mote

This whale marks the third that is now undergoing rehab at Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
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The Downtown Improvement District originally envisioned a sign extending over Main Street as an entry point into downtown, though the group is now interested in considering a variety of options for the scale of any project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 4, 2018
Downtown group talks signs, wayfinding

The Downtown Improvement District is considering a contest to find a design for gateway sign at a key entry point to the city’s center.

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    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 4, 2018
Longboat to hold budget hearing

Commission returns from summer break and will hold budget hearing

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Bradenton man dies in hit-and-run crash.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 2, 2018
Pedestrian killed on S.R. 64 in eastern Manatee County

Pedestrian killed on S.R. 64 in eastern Manatee County. A hit-and-run driver fled the scene.

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Manatee County's administration building is located at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2018
Manatee County Government offices close

Closures planned for Labor Day holiday.

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City and county government administration buildings will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 3.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 31, 2018
City, county closures scheduled for Labor Day

Government buildings in Sarasota County will be closed and trash collection schedules will be adjusted for the Sept. 3 holiday.

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Jah Movement will perform at Music on Main on Sept. 7. File photo.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 31, 2018
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Two pygmy killer whales were brought to Mote on Aug. 30. Photo courtesy of Conor Goulding / Mote Marine Laboratory
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 31, 2018
Two pygmy killer whales undergoing treatment at Mote

Currently, the whales have shown no behavioral signs of exposure to red tide neurotoxins, which has been in the area since late July.

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A coyote was spotted in the dunes.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • August 31, 2018
Longboat residents concerned for pets after coyote sightings

Residents learn at workshop island might be home to two mating pairs.

  • Longboat Key
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Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby explains the difference between red tide and blue-green algal blooms on Aug. 30 at an Argus Foundation lunch.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 30, 2018
Red tide bloom is unusual, not unprecedented, Mote experts say

Mote Marine Laboratory scientists discussed red tide blooms, blue-green algal blooms and research at the Meet the Minds lunch Aug. 30.

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