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  • Bret Hauff
  • February 28, 2018
Zota murder suspect could be released pretrial

Darryl Hanna Jr. will be ordered for supervised release, court records show.

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Construction workers lay the final layer of asphalt on a section of Interstate 75 Feb. 20. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2018
'Minor' projects still linger at diverging diamond

FDOT expects construction to be complete mid-April and landscaping to be installed thereafter.

  • East County
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Sarasota Jeep Club member Yvonne Berger, artist Truman Adams, winery owner Erik Hall and club founder and Face Autism volunteer Matt Bruback pose with the newly completed Face Autism mural at Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2018
Art spreads awareness of autism in Manatee County

New mural at East County winery intended to draw attention to autism.

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This pictures shows the Myara property from the western end of Clubhouse Drive. The road currently dead ends at the property. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2018
Bradenton taxing district showdown nears

Residents clash about formation of special taxing district to form a preserve.

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Residents of GreyHawk Landing and nearby communities worry about safety at the intersection of Greyhawk Boulevard and State Road 64. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2018
Right now, no lefts at GreyHawk entrance

Temporary fix stops left turns off GreyHawk Boulevard and Pope Road onto S.R. 64.

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Antares will be one of the Royal Lipizzan Stallions performing for Gabby Herrmann March 4 during the ninth annual benefit for the Myakka City Historic School House.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 28, 2018
Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions gives special benefit in Myakka City

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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Stacey and Morgan Trevithick continue to search for a cure.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 28, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High student has nerve to fight back

Complex regional pain syndrome strikes sophomore, who tries to raise awareness.

  • East County
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A suite in the St. Regis Bal Harbour.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • February 28, 2018
What makes a 5-star hotel five star?

Longboat is proposed to get a five star hotel with development of a St. Regis at the site of the former Colony — so what does that mean will go there?

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Town staff should not have issued the permit that led to many code violations and phone calls from affected residents.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • February 28, 2018
Longboat issues stop-work order to troublesome development

A development project at 500 Buttonwood Drive has caused power outages and road blockages since it received an erroneous permit Feb. 2 from the Planning, Zoning and Building Department.

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Ellen Levine lobbied her condo board, management, the Town's Public Works and Wast Management to allow boxes to be recycled at Sea Gate
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • February 28, 2018
Longboat Sea Gate resident boxed in over recycling

Sea Gate does not allow its residents to recycle cardboard shipping boxes boxes, but Ellen Levine won't is determined to make it change.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 28, 2018
Questions and answers with Longboat Key Town Commission candidates

Six men face off in three races.

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Randy Clair
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 28, 2018
Questions and answers with Randy Clair

Incumbent Town Commissioner faces no challenger in March 20 election.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 28, 2018
Longboat Key voting essentials

Before you vote, know what's up

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Summerfield resident Alan Roth checks to see the signal strength of his cell service in his home. He has trouble making and receiving calls from home.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2018
Lakewood Ranch residents frustrated by cell coverage

Some in the development still struggle with unreliable reception.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2018
Lakewood Ranch photographer embarks on picture-perfect endeavor

Kathryn DeYoung reinvents herself in retirement.

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