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The town hopes to finish the undergrounding project by 2021.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 6, 2018
Longboat gets court approval for neighborhood utilities project financing

Legal OK protects the town from lawsuits in its projects to bury overhead wires in Longboat neighborhoods.

  • Longboat Key
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The city will continue to research its ability to create wider sidewalks in key areas.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 6, 2018
City Commission talks setback, sidewalk rules

The city might be able to enforce bigger setback requirements, but that won't necessarily lead to bigger sidewalks along pedestrian corridors.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 6, 2018
Manatee schools offer open enrollment

School choice for elementary schools runs through March 16.

  • East County
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 6, 2018
Longboat arts, cultural and education center plan approved

The Town Commission approved what it now calls a conceptual plan for the Arts, Cultural and Education Center.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 5, 2018
The lucky life of author Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis, the author of "Moneyball," "The Blind Side" and "The Big Short," shares the experiences that jumpstarted his career at the Ringling Town Hall.

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Rebecca McCullough, the daughter of farm owner Gabby Herrmann, offers a sugar treat for a job well done.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 4, 2018
Lipizzans reign during Myakka City benefit

Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions helps raise funds for Myakka City Historic School House.

  • East County
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Sarah Dussault helps her team win the Female Platoon Exhibition class.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 4, 2018
Pirates in control

Braden River drill team wins district title.

  • East County
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Summerfield's Jonathan Leatt, an 11-year-old McNeal student, soars above the ground as he wins the overall 5K race in 18:28.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 4, 2018
Take Stock awareness rises in Lakewood Ranch

Benefit runs help students reach the academic finish line.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High School freshmen James Archibald and Reid Zimmerman pass out stickers so people can mark their hometowns on a giant map.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 3, 2018
Festival raises funds for children

More than 3,000 people turn out for beer, food festival.

  • East County
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Deputies tracked the suspect, above, using the Sheriff's Office helicopter. Image courtesy Sheriff's Office video.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 2, 2018
'Prowler' arrested on Siesta Key, deputies say

The suspect may be responsible for half a dozen different incidents on Siesta Key since July where a man exposed himself to people.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 2, 2018
Voters invited to watch test of election equipment

On March 7, the Supervisor of Elections will test voting and tabulating equipment in advance of the county's elections later this month.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota County commissioners have proposed canceling Route 18 for lack of ridership
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 2, 2018
Bus route suspension threatens Longboat worker access

Sarasota county has proposed eliminating Route 18, which services Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 2, 2018
Longboat commission hopefuls pitch policy decisions

The Longboat Observer hosted a forum Thursday evening for the public to hear from commission candidates about a swath of island issues.

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Vice Mayor Ed Zunz cuts the ribbon on the new Chase branch with Chamber members and Chase staff.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 2, 2018
Longboat Chase Bank branch officially open

The branch is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

  • Longboat Key
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The proposal is to add 1 mill to property taxes in Manatee County. Stock image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance endorses millage increase

Sarasota, Manatee schools gain support from business group.

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