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Paul Grohowski was sworn in as the school district's police chief in July. Just over four months later, the district is reassigning him to a new position.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 31, 2018
School district makes security staff changes

Sarasota County Schools has selected a new security director and chief of police, part of a series of leadership changes announced Wednesday.

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Sgt. David Cooper patrols the beach on the north end of the island in the Longboat Key Police Department's all-terrain vehicle.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 31, 2018
Longboat Key ranks fifth in company's list of safest in state

Town had 52 reportable incidents in 2016. 

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Chief Paul Dezzi congraulates William Lewis for assisting Hurricame Michael victims.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 31, 2018
Storm's damage, victims' resiliency stick with Longboat firefighters

The community came together

  • Longboat Key
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The tiles painting by the students are permanent fixtures to a hallway wall outside the main office.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 31, 2018
Lakewood Ranch does tiles in style

McNeal Elementary students have a ball decorating hall's wall.

  • East County
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Gwyneth Ingham and Karen Washington from Gilbert McNeal Elementary say that the grant enhances the education of students.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 31, 2018
Manatee County schools receive grants

The Manatee Education Foundation awards $110,000 to help teachers buy important resources.

  • East County
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SCAT bus
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 31, 2018
Longboat Key will have bus service

Bus service will change

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The proposal for 6990 Gulf of Mexico Drive includes tearing down the gas station's canopy, and a new one is planned.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 31, 2018
North end gas station may become restaurant and retail venue

Site plans are still being developed

  • Longboat Key
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Riverstrand's Daryl Falkowski, Lakewood Ranch's Peter Mattel, Sarasota's Jerry Wheeler, River Club's Bill Pretyka and Mill Creek's Steve Wendrick played the Veteran's Day event last year at Linger Lodge as well. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 31, 2018
Band delivers for soldiers at Linger Lodge

MOTS and Nothin' Past Midnite throw the Veteran's Day concert on Nov. 10.

  • East County
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Lauren Golino walks Fiona, one of three animals Cavalli Creek Farm is using for the Special Olympics riding program.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2018
Bradenton farm begins Special Olympics connection

Gates Creek family will host equestrian events for those with special needs.

  • East County
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Relatives Joe Liang, Tao Li and Yuan Sheng Wang are excited to bring Hawaiian poke food to the University Town Center corridor.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2018
Hawaiian favorites come to UTC

Smilefin Poke offers sushi bowls, hibachi items at Tourist Center Drive district.

  • East County
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This aerial photograph shows Riverside Preserve, located on 45.5 acres immediately east of Williams Road, from Upper Manatee River Road north to the Manatee River. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2018
Construction begins on riverside community

M/I Homes expects to start sales in Riverside Preserve in February.

  • East County
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Actor G.W. Bailey enjoys an outing with his Sunshine Kids.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 31, 2018
Actor G.W. Bailey brings his Sunshine Kids passion to Lakewood Ranch

Actor G.W. Bailey brings his Sunshine Kids passion to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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Manatee County Sheriff's Office Deputy Nick Ambriati sits on State Road 64 clocking vehicles. Every few seconds, he gets one going at least 60 miles per hour, 15 miles over the speed limit.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2018
Road safety — time to accelerate in greater Lakewood Ranch area?

Manatee County officials lobby for change on state roadways.

  • East County
  • News
For Manatee County to place a cell tower at Premier Sports Campus, it would first have to seek permission from Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2018
County to debate towers on public land

The county's recently purchased land adjacent to Premier Sports Campus could host a tower.

  • East County
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Betty and Gus Andreone at Palm Aire Country Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 30, 2018
Services set for Wednesday (Oct. 31) for Gus Andreone in Sarasota

Local legend, Sarasota's Gus Andreone dies at 107.

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