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  • Eric Garwood
  • March 19, 2018
Voting numbers pile up in advance of Election Day in Sarasota, Manatee

Voters in two counties will see a school tax issue on their ballots, while Longboat Key voters will decide on a lot more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Regan Baker, 13, from Lakewood Ranch, tosses out the eggs before the Harvest Easter egg hunt.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 18, 2018
Families celebrate Easter at Lakewood Ranch church

Kids swarm Harvest United Methodist Church for Easter egg hunt.

  • East County
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Event organizers Deb Hossenlop, Tracy Graziano, Christine Shaklik, Karen Jordan and Valerie Demino wanted to change up the annual event.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2018
Willis Casino Night raises funds for school

About 200 people turn out for fundraising event.

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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 16, 2018
It's a yes: Longboat Commission approves St. Regis Hotel, condo project

The Town Commission voted six to one Friday to approve a 166-room, 78-condominium St. Regis Hotels and Residences

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The half marathon is scheduled to begin at 6:30 a.m. and end at 11 a.m.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 16, 2018
Road closures planned for First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon

The temporary closures during Sunday's race will begin at 6:15 and conclude by 10:30.

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Maddie Koczersut makes the winning throw for her team.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 16, 2018
Dodging for good

Lakewood Ranch high school students give back to a local charity.

  • East County
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 16, 2018
UPDATE: Siesta Key Breeze trolley turning 1 year old

SCAT is celebrating the trolley's success by rewarding the anticipated 250,000th rider.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Opponents of the expansion of administrative review wore red to Thursday's City Commission meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
City offers mixed reaction to administrative review

The commission voted against expanding regulations that allow staff to approve development proposals, but the board left open the possibility of changing course.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 15, 2018
Israel Tennis Centers showcases talent, mission

Four athletes and their coaches traveled from Israel to the United States to highlight Israel Tennis Centers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The recreation center will reopen Monday morning.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
Robert L. Taylor center to close for maintenance

The Robert L. Taylor Community Complex will be closed Friday and Saturday as the city repairs the water system and paints the building interiors.

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  • News
The full report comes less than three months before the start of the next hurricane season.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 15, 2018
After-Irma report helps guide county's planning for future hurricanes

Among the top priorities in the Hurricane Irma after-action review: shelter operations, public communication and employee training.

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  • News
Steve Branham and retired Brig. Gen. Charly Shugg
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 15, 2018
Longboat Kiwanis club talks cyber security

A retired Brigadier General and director of the Global Consortium for Counter Cyber Terrorism gave the club tips on how to stay safe online.

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  • News
The property in question has direct access to the Braden River. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2018
River Club HOA sues Manatee County

Lawsuit serves as warning against creating a taxing district.

  • East County
  • News
Supporters of the Legacy Trail, known for their yellow shirts, have already been working to educate the public about this referendum.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 15, 2018
Voters to decide on funding Legacy Trail extension

In November, voters in Sarasota County will decide if they want to pay $65 million to extend and construct the Legacy Trail over the next 20 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ruta Jouniari filed her intent to run for the District 2 seat being vacated by Paul Caragiulo.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 15, 2018
Sixth candidate joins race for County Commission

Ruta Jouniari is the sixth candidate to file their intent to run for the County Commission, and the second Democrat.

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