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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.
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  • Jay Heater
  • October 17, 2018
Bradenton couple raises funds for Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Bradenton couple raises funds for Breast Cancer Research Foundation

  • East County
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Rebecca and Dan Powers hold a picture of their son, Matthew, who died in a car crash Sept. 15 at Pope Road and State Road 64. They wish growth could slow until traffic conditions can be made safer.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2018
Can local roads handle growth in Manatee County?

Grieving parent asks commissioners to slow growth until roads are safe.

  • East County
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Harmony's Casey Clough and Alison Clough at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer last year, say that American Cancer Society is a great organization because it helps all kinds of people. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 17, 2018
Fundraiser hits its stride at Nathan Benderson Park

Lakewood Ranch breast cancer survivors among those who will participate at Making Strides event.

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Kevin Lindberg, executive director of the foundation, accepts a check from Dunkin' Donuts in honor of Alyssa Varner, daughter of Myakka's Melissa and David Howell.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 16, 2018
Doughnut store raises funds, awareness for Epilepsy

Memory of store employee lives on through donation, doughnuts.

  • East County
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  • Eric Garwood
  • October 16, 2018
Dick Smothers' Longboat condo is for sale

Grand Bay unit lists for $1.55 million.

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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 16, 2018
Longboat board rejects Whittall in sales-office request

Unicorp CEO says he will seek permission from the Town Commission instead.

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The city believes the judge's ruling is a vindication for the planned dredging, but Siesta Key residents will continue to fight the project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 16, 2018
Judge dismisses Big Pass lawsuit

On Friday, a circuit court judge dismissed a challenge from the Siesta Key Association regarding the city’s plans to dredge Big Pass.

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The Bayfront master plan does not include the GWIZ building, built in 1976 as the Selby Library.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 16, 2018
GWIZ preservation effort falls short

Despite a campaign to save the former Selby Library building, a majority of the commission supports demolition.

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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium officials hope the county will move quickly toward a land-use deal.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 16, 2018
County pushes for Mote agreement

Despite points of contention, Sarasota County commissioners are anxious to strike a land deal for aquarium.

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To combat potential flooding issues on the island, Aptim suggested the town make storm water improvements on Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 16, 2018
Longboat examines Michael's effect on beaches

Longboat officials are still assessing its beaches

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If the purchase is approved, the hospital hopes to acquire the property by January and have employees move in by May.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • October 16, 2018
Sarasota Memorial Hospital OKs purchase of Herald-Tribune building

The hospital board is voting on a $17.34 plan to buy and renovate the property at 1741 Main St., which the newspaper departed in 2016.

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Filming took place in April.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2018
January-February TV dates set for locally filmed 'Antiques Roadshow' episodes

Team filmed a full day in in April at Ca’ d’Zan.

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  • David Conway
  • October 15, 2018
Selby Gardens secures $21.8 million for master plan

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hopes to raise $92 million as it works to implement a series of renovations at its bayfront campus.

  • Sarasota
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Disabled Army veteran Michael Monthervil and his girlfriend, Ashley Nickles, address the crowd at the Elks Lodge during a fundraiser for Homes for Our Troops.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 14, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Elks pig out for charity

Lakewood Ranch Elks Lodge hosts fundraiser for Homes for Our Troops

  • East County
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The police said the perimeter was established out of an abundance of caution as the investigation proceeds.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 13, 2018
Authorities investigate suspicious packages at post office

City and federal authorities secured a perimeter around the downtown Sarasota building. The packages were ultimately determined not to be hazardous.

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