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Clients wait to be called up by volunteers to have their taxes prepared at the Braden River Library on Wednesday, Feb. 6.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 14, 2019
AARP volunteers prepare taxes for the community at Braden River Library

AARP coordinates volunteers to provide free tax preparation for the community. Volunteers are trained and must pass a state-mandated text.

  • East County
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Downtown leaders have expressed frustration about the proliferation of large commercial events such as art festivals, expressing a desire to see more community-oriented events.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 14, 2019
Downtown group researches event opportunities

A consultant is working with the Downtown Improvement District on the possible creation of an events coordinator position.

  • Sarasota
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Selby Gardens representatives have said they've responded to resident concerns, but neighbors continue to object to elements of the master plan, depicted in this rendering.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 14, 2019
Neighbors remain concerned about Selby plans

As Selby Gardens works with the city on proposed changes to its bayfront campus, residents are lobbying for a scaled-down vision.

  • Sarasota
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Mark Kerr of Public Works explains how department's boat is used.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 13, 2019
Session on Longboat's Public Works educates residents

Public Works keeps Longboat humming

  • Longboat Key
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Ohana is one of the highest-priced listed homes on the market in the Sarasota-Manatee area.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat market trends encouraging

Closed sales, average prices improved in 2018, figures indicate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although a Siesta Key group was happy with the latest development in the lawsuit, the city didn't see it as a setback.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 13, 2019
Lawsuit challenging Big Pass dredge advances

A judge has determined an argument from Siesta Key residents meets legal requirements, ordering the city to respond to the project’s opponents.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Pass drawbridge will be repaired in May.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 13, 2019
FDOT to hold public meeting on Longboat Key Pass bridge

The bridge is safe, but dates back to Eisenhower

  • Longboat Key
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Traffic accident on State Road 70 led to two deaths.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 13, 2019
UPDATE: Two who died in East County accident identified

Tuesday accident that led to two deaths occurred at intersection of State Road 70 and 45th Street East in Bradenton

  • East County
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Glenn Peterson and Bob Gault and Asima Palmer planned the 2017 lawn party.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 13, 2019
Kiwanis Lawn Party moved to November

Due to location conflicts, the lawn party will now take place on Nov. 23, 2019.

  • Longboat Key
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Friday organizer Frank Sulzman and original Friar member Matt Zito are two of about 50 regulars who play each week.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 13, 2019
Friars golf group swings into 25th year

The group, which is the oldest at the Longboat Key Club, is comprised of about 50 regular, experienced players.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jesse and Matthew Goldberg, of Indigo, look at school designs after the meeting. They are excited about Mona Jain's future technology programs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch to get school of the future

New principal says goal is to 'foster excellence' at the new East County middle school.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Interim Public Works Director Chad Butzow said the public-private partnership comes from looking at the area holistically, rather than by each individual project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2019
Public-private partnership drives traffic flow in Lakewood Ranch

Six-party partnership enhances $1.8 million improvement project at Lorraine Road and State Road 70.

  • East County
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John and Margie Polites, of Palm Aire and Windsor Reflections, say the secret to a happy marriage is good communication and taking time to understand one another's perspective.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2019
Couple share lifetime of love in Lakewood Ranch area

Despite challenges, East County couple celebrates 50 years of marriage.

  • East County
  • News
Cynthia Saunders was hired as superintendent of the School District of Manatee County Tuesday night.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 12, 2019
School Board of Manatee County hires Saunders

In a 3-2 vote, the board approved a contract for interim superintendent Cynthia Saunders.

  • East County
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Diane Brune, the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund's 2018 John Clarke Humanitarian Award winner, shows off the artwork she won in a raffle.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 12, 2019
Galentine event celebrates philanthropy in Lakewood Ranch

Six Lakewood Ranch women's giving circles court new members to make an even greater impact for the Community Fund.

  • East County
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