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MTC paramedic students Nick Treffinger and Lydia Wilkinson work on the Anatomage table with Jay Bush, the Emergency Medical Services program director at MTC.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 21, 2018
Cadavers come to life in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee Technical College's Lakewood Ranch campus is first technical school in the state to utilize the Anatomage table.

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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 21, 2018
Sheriff's Office gears up for Spring Break crowds

The first big vacation season after MTV’s ‘Siesta Key’ reality show aired is upon us.

  • Siesta Key
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Southern Manatee Fire Rescue Lt. Justin Sperko and firefighter Bobby Pietsch ready the fire engine for use after responding to a house fire in Silver Lakes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 21, 2018
Manatee County roadway on schedule for change

Roadway improvements to 45th Street East will improve emergency response times.

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The Stonewater is Shoreview at Lakewood Ranch Waterside's newest model home. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2018
Pulte to hold grand opening at Waterside

Builder will showcase new Stonewater model in Lakewood Ranch.

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Tom Knight has proposed a plan to place more armed personnel at Sarasota County schools. (File photo).
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • February 20, 2018
Sheriff's Office looks to place armed veterans, retired police officers at county schools

Sheriff Tom Knight said the plan would improve student safety.

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The BID is considering replacing the existing speaker system on St. Armands Circle, installed in the early 2000s.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 20, 2018
St. Armands explores music options

Amplified music may be on its way back to St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
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Longboat Key voters cast their ballots in two precincts, one of which is in Town Hall.
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • February 20, 2018
Observer to host candidate forum for Town Commission candidates

The forum will feature the six contested candidates on the ballot in the March 20 election.

  • Longboat Key
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The commission is following up on earlier conversations regarding incorporating resident input into the special event permitting process.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 19, 2018
City Commission to discuss event regulations

The Downtown Sarasota Condo Association proposed new event rules designed to minimize the effects of street closures on residents.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 19, 2018
LBK firefighter rescues man clinging to small sailboat

93-year-old man taken to hospital for hypothermia treatment.

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More than 50 people filled every seat was filled in the Town Hall chamber.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • February 19, 2018
Longboat P&Z Board OK's Colony redevelopment plan

Unicorp National Developments is scheduled to testify before the Planning and Zoning Board at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, in Town Hall.

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said the tip was not about a specific threat, but was related to the past behavior of an unnamed Riverview High School student.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 18, 2018
Officials investigate Riverview shooting threat

Riverview High School Principal Kathy Wilks sent a message to school parents Sunday about an anonymous tip regarding a possible shooting.

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The new Sarasota Balloon Festival will sport 22 carnival rides to go along with balloon rides.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 16, 2018
Lakewood Ranch balloon festival lands Carnival rides

The new Sarasota Balloon Festival has joined forces with Reithoffer Shows.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota was constructed in 2001.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 16, 2018
Dallas company to buy Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota for $171 million

Ashford Hospitality Prime Inc. announced today it has agreed to acquire the 266-room bayfront resort.

  • Sarasota
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Diana Greene, Charlie Kennedy, Garin Hoover and Linda Shaich speak at a debate Feb. 12.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 16, 2018
Opponents question school district's tax request

They say better use of existing budget is needed.

  • East County
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At Riverview, freshmen go through a transition course, which educates them about the dangers of social media, the impact of a digital footprint and the magnitude of consequences associated with making posts that may threaten.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 16, 2018
Schools respond to increasing number of threats via social media

As the district works to improve the physical safety of its schools, it must also tackle threats made by students on social media.

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