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  • Bret Hauff
  • August 22, 2018
Sarasota County early ballots begin rolling in

More vote-by-mail ballots have been received by the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections' office than early votes for the Aug. 28 primary election.

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The performance of the Sarasota Youth Opera last year. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 22, 2018
New aria for opera in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota Youth Opera opens classes in east Manatee County.

  • East County
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Anthony Luh and Marcos Coronado discuss the procedure for the valet service at Publix.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 22, 2018
Lakewood Ranch curb appeal

New valet service at Publix has been met with enthusiasm.

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Doug Schiller says that the race will bring out a few hundred less runners this year.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 22, 2018
It's Hamer time in East County

Second annual Fort Hamer Bridge Run expects to draw 2,000 participants.

  • East County
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Mona Jain is one of the three new schools being built that is putting a drain on the budget.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 22, 2018
Manatee schools budget up for approval

Surprise drop in student enrollment causes adjustment.

  • East County
  • News
Support beams will hold the walls of the building in place until support beams and the roof are installed.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 22, 2018
Developer offers tilted view of the future in Lakewood Ranch

Harrod Properties nears completion of Gateway project.

  • East County
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The RaceTrac gas station at the corner of Lena Road and State Road 64 is an example of a project that could have been approved through a straight rezone request under the proposed changes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 22, 2018
Manatee County mulls Comprehensive Plan changes

Staff members feel too many issues are routed through planned development.

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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • August 21, 2018
Longboat dismisses three citations for short-term rentals

Longboat's Planning, Zoning and Building director dismissed three citations for short term rentals on the grounds that not enough evidence was provided.

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Beginning Tuesday, the Lido Pool will be open for its regular hours of operation.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 20, 2018
Lido Pool to reopen Tuesday

The pavilion and concession operation at Lido Beach will remain closed because of red tide until later this week, at least.

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Allen Parsons
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • August 20, 2018
Longboat talks citations

The Longboat Observer sat with Longboat's planning, zoning and building director to discuss the town's use of its newly acquired citation process.

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  • News
Save Our Seabirds Avian Hospital Administration Dana Leworthy said a few birds have been brought in that were more than likely impacted by red tide.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 20, 2018
Red tide bloom brings harm to local animals

Marine animals and shorebirds are feeling the effects of the recent bloom of Karenia brevis.

  • Longboat Key
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District 4 school board member Shirley Brown and candidate Karen Rose answer questions at the Saturday forum, hosted by University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 18, 2018
Security, superintendent top issues for Sarasota School Board candidates

Sarasota County School board forum held by USF-Sarasota-Manatee, the Observer Media Group and METV featured candidates Bridget Ziegler, Nick Guy, Shirley Brown, Karen Rose, Pamela Gavette, Rick Linden and Justin Cody Willis. Jane Goodwin was not in attend

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Manatee School Board member Charlie Kennedy and candidate Alice Kaddatz answer questions during the forum for District 2 candidates.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 18, 2018
Manatee School Board candidates discuss top issues at forum

Manatee County School Board District candidates Alice Kaddatz, Charlie Kennedy, Jim Daniel, Scott Hopes, Joe Stokes, John Colon and James Golden answer questions on top issues at forum hosted by University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee on Aug. 18, 201

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Bird Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 17, 2018
Water tests improve along Ringling Causeway

State ends no-swim advisory, posted late last week.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 17, 2018
Cellular technology company answers call for better cell service in Lakewood Ranch

USA Cran hopes to build small cell towers in Lakewood Ranch within a year.

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