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Home sites are under construction in Mallory Park, pictured here, and other Lakewood Ranch neighborhoods. Growth in the area accounts for half of new development in Manatee County.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 3, 2018
East County shift continues in Manatee County

New home construction calls for more services in eastern Manatee County.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 3, 2018
Update: Swim advisory lifted for Bird Key Park

Higher levels of enteric bacteria have been detected.

  • Sarasota
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The condo at 623 Cedars Court is valued at $170,850, according to the Manatee County Appraiser’s office.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • June 29, 2018
Longboat Key settles forfeiture case

Longboat Key could receive $30,000 as part of a settlement agreement with Wayne Natt, a Longboat resident who plead no contest to filming people in his home without their permission.

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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • June 29, 2018
Longboat hopes to boost cell service with public-private connection

Cell phone service on Longboat Key has not been great over the years, so the town is working to partner with tech companies to make it better.

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In his role with the county, Jeff Maultsby was involved with projects such as the approval of a new spring training facility in North Port.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 28, 2018
School district names county official as COO

Sarasota County Schools selected Jeff Maultsby, Sarasota County’s director of business and economic development, as its new chief operating officer and assistant superintendent.

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Former officer Jeffery Houchins
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  • Bret Hauff
  • June 28, 2018
Longboat officer resigns over improper photos

Longboat Key police officer Jeffery Houchins has resigned after a department investigation into his use of a personal phone to take pictures of bodies while on duty.

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City officials believe the new crosswalk will improve walkability near the bayfront. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 28, 2018
U.S. 41 pedestrian crosswalk now open

The Florida Department of Transportation installed a signalized pedestrian crosswalk at U.S. 41 and First Street.

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Ashley Bruneman and Anna Castellanos graduateed from Lakewood Ranch High School this year.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • June 28, 2018
Manatee keeps its 'B' rating

The School District of Manatee County kept its "B" ranking when the Florida Department of Education released its district grades.

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Florida Highway Patrol responded to the accident at 3:15 a.m. today. Charges are pending.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2018
Bicyclist killed in Lakewood Ranch collision

Charges are pending in the accident.

  • East County
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • June 28, 2018
Social media ignites on Longboat

Town Manager Tom Harmer has made it one of his priorities in the past six months to get Longboat Key on Twitter and Facebook.

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Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 28, 2018
Mote embarks on new red tide study

The research project will explore whether filter-feeding animals and seaweeds can help alleviate the effects of red tide, which is an algal bloom caused by the microscopic organism, Karenia brevis.

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Sarasota student activists Katy Cartlidge, Regan Fox, Hailey Landry join Parkland students Delaney Tarr, Sarah Chadwick, John Barniff and Brenden Duff in a discussion about ending gun violence in schools.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 28, 2018
Parkland students stop in Sarasota during "Road to Change" tour

Local Sarasota student activists joined students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School to discuss an end to gun violence during a town hall on June 27 at Selby Library.

  • Sarasota
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Virginia Haley
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  • David Conway
  • June 28, 2018
Tourism bureau sets ambitious strategy

Despite a budget increase for Visit Sarasota County, county officials signaled an interest in scrutinizing the resources devoted to the group.

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If you see birds down by the water at Lido Beach, don't run through and send them scattering.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 28, 2018
Watch out for birds on beaches

Bird advocates are working to educate the public about the importance of nesting areas on beaches on Lido Key, Siesta Key and Longboat Key.

  • Sarasota
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Southside Elementary students check out a solar eclipse last year.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2018
Sarasota school district maintains A grade

District among the state's top-rated for 15 years.

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