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Freedom Elementary's Jordan Michaelin tosses her friend Eleanor Ietermend in the pool at John H. Marble Park with a splash. They have fun cooling off.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 27, 2018
Manatee County's capital plan includes Marble Park upgrades

County attempts 'balancing act' in parks system to keep up with growth.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 27, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Sisterhood for Good presents grants

Lakewood Ranch Sisterhood for Good presents grants worth more than $9,000.

  • East County
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Debbie Huckaby with Aquiel, a Moluccan Cockatoo
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 27, 2018
Eastern Manatee County sanctuary grows to almost 400 parrots

Birds of Paradise, run by Executive Director Debbie Huckaby in east Manatee County, provides a safe perch for rescued parrots.

  • East County
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Backups that affect Longboat Key can often originate miles from the island.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • June 27, 2018
Island leaders refine traffic ideas

The Florida Department of Transportation has compiled a list of at least 71 potential solutions to midwinter traffic problems on Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Lido Key and Bird Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Cary Campagna said it would cost him more than four times what the town has offered to fell a tree near his home.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • June 27, 2018
Longboat's Australian pine removal program starts slow

A $60,000 fund to remove Australian pines from Longboat Key has hardly been touched since it was budgeted six months ago.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • June 27, 2018
Decreasing gas taxes threaten Longboat road projects

At least three roadway projects — including two roundabouts and an additional center turn lane — could not happen as Longboat Key has planned for lack of funding from gas taxes.

  • Longboat Key
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Chris Kempton is the new head coach of the Out-of-Door Academy football team. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 26, 2018
ODA names new high school football coach

The Out-of-Door Academy is promoting defensive coordinator Chris Kempton to head football coach following Ken Sommers' resignation.

  • East County
  • Sports
USRowing CEO Patrick McNerney announced Nathan Benderson Park as the host of the 2019 World Rowing Under-23 Championships next July.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 26, 2018
2019 World Rowing U23 Championships coming to Nathan Benderson Park

The announcement comes on the heels of USRowing's agreement with the park to host the next three Youth Championships.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • June 26, 2018
Longboat needs to light intersections on GMD only, FDOT says

A study performed by FDOT found that Longboat Key must light its intersections with traffic signals and midblock crosswalks.

  • Longboat Key
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Manatee County's Tourist Development Council suggested using tourism dollars to fund the purchase of Premier Sports Campus in December. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2018
Manatee County seeks Tourist Development Council members

Three positions are available on the Manatee County Tourist Development Council, a citizens' advisory committee.

  • East County
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Stakes from seven nests were dislodged and a new, unmarked nest was damaged. Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 26, 2018
Turtle nests damaged on Siesta Key

On June 22, Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Patrol submitted a report to FWC after finding small vehicle tracks over eight nests.

  • Siesta Key
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Pattigeorge’s closed in 2016 after 43 years as an iconic island eatery. Â
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 26, 2018
Demolition of Pattigeorge's delayed until Wednesday on Longboat Key

Two-week job will clear the way for The Buccaneer, an homage to a popular island spot.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Bill Robertson

Trial lawyer Bill Robertson, 59, traces roots back to colonels in the Civil War.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Jenny Craig

As a female business owner, Jenny Craig knows she has more opportunity here than she might in other countries.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Katy Cartlidge

Student activist, 18

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