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Angela Long says Survivors in Sync has increased its workload in preparation for the Dragon Boat Festival.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 3, 2018
Survivors in Sync paddlers head for prestigious event in Florence, Italy

The Survivors in Sync dragon boat team, based out of Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, are headed for the prestigious Dragon Boat Festival in Florence, Italy.

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Although Braden River High graduate Paige Krumwiede has excelled at sailing, she eventually wants to be a Navy pilot. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 3, 2018
Braden River High graduate sets sail on big dreams at Naval Academy

A Braden River High School graduate who now attends the U.S. Naval Academy has shown her ability to sail during the prestigious Newport Bermuda race.

  • East County
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These hatchlings emerged from a nest in Venice. Photo courtesy of Mote.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 3, 2018
First hatchlings of the year make their way to Gulf

Mote reported that one nest had hatched on Longboat Key and another hatched on Venice June 28.

  • Longboat Key
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Ben Moore
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 3, 2018
Sarasota Catholic schools get new superintendent

Diocese's new education leader assumes role over 16 schools, about 4,800 students

  • Sarasota
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Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee President and CEO Maribeth Phillips says The Food Bank of Manatee will operate as usual and she hopes the community will donate to help replace food previously provided by Feeding Tampa Bay.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 3, 2018
Change in food supply causes angst

Feeding Tampa Bay says its new distribution system will get more food to the hungry in Manatee County.

  • East County
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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
    By
  • 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.

  • East County
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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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