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Susan Smith, Finance Director, says the budget tool is the best investment the town has ever made.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 21, 2018
Longboat buys budget prediction tool

The intricate spreadsheet offers the town a means to predict outcomes of financial decisions for years to come.

  • Longboat Key
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Tate Taylor
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 21, 2018
Longboat hires fifth employee from Sarasota County in past year

Tate Taylor will take over for longtime Planner Steve Schield March 28.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 20, 2018
Newcomer joins two veterans on Longboat commission

Zunz holds seat in closest race; Schneier ready to assume new office; Pastor re-elected

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 20, 2018
Voters approve charter changes, firehouse fix-ups

Manatee voters reject charter revisions, but not by enough to overcome Sarasota County votes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The extra 1-mill property tax provides funding for 580 positions, including some reading recovery teachers.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 20, 2018
Extra school tax passes again in Sarasota County

Ballot issue attracts 20% voter turnout, and draws highest-ever level of approval.

  • Sarasota
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Manatee County School District Superintendent Diana Greene points out the voting results on the television to School Board member John Colon.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 20, 2018
Voters approve Manatee school tax by slim margin

Just more than 51% of voters approved the 1-mill property tax increase for Manatee County schools.

  • East County
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Expected severe weather is moving toward Sarasota and Manatee counties. Image courtesy the National Weather Service.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 20, 2018
Tornado watch in effect for Sarasota, Manatee counties; Skyway reopens

The watch is in effect until 7 p.m., as the storms head this way.

  • Sarasota
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The Braden River Preserve will have direct access to the Braden River. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 20, 2018
Manatee County takes steps to conserve land

Alternative funding solution makes way for Braden River Preserve.

  • East County
  • News
The Gotcha Group suggested an annual subsidy of $75,000 could be necessary to sustain the i-Ride transit service.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 20, 2018
Financial questions surround i-Ride’s future

Originally envisioned as a sustainable private endeavor, the i-Ride Sarasota downtown transit service may need a long-term subsidy to survive.

  • Sarasota
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The deadline for voting in the town and county elections is 7 p.m.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 20, 2018
Longboat electors speak up

The deadline for voting in the town and county elections is 7 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The polls are open until 7 p.m. Tuesday.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 20, 2018
Voters head to the polls on school tax referendum

If approved, the referendum would continue a 1-mill property tax levy giving $56 million to the school district each year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jan Jordan and Marge Moran at last year's Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce award breakfast.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 20, 2018
Marge Moran remembered for making others feel welcome

The former Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce ambassador died March 15 at the age of 82.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 20, 2018
Shamrock Pub pulls out all the stops for St. Patty's

Hundreds gathered at Shamrock Pub for its annual all-day St. Patty's day bash.

  • Sarasota
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File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 20, 2018
Longboat Fire Rescue offering two more CPR classes

The final two training sessions this season will be held March 23 and April 10.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key police sergeant David Cooper
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 19, 2018
Longboat police take aim at Greer Island

At least 19 individuals have been apprehended or given a notice to appear in court for alcohol and narcotics related crimes since police started patrolling the sandspit weeks ago.

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