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  • David Conway
  • January 4, 2018
Sarasota woman wins big on ‘Match Game’

Events planner Lori Davis took home $15,000 from her appearance on Wednesday’s season premiere of the ABC game show.

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(From left to right) A. G. Lafley, Ed DeMarco and Bridget Ziegler are among the Sarasota residents poised to leave their mark on 2018.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 4, 2018
Sarasota newsmakers enter new year with lots on their minds

A. G. Lafley, Ed DeMarco and Bridget Ziegler are set up to lead their community in 2018.

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This map shows the property in question outlined in blue. It is at the northwest corner of Lockwood Ridge Road and 63rd Avenue East in Bradenton. Courtesy image.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 4, 2018
Manatee Planning board recommends infill project

More than half the project would remain wetlands.

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Jessica Cary sings the National Anthem on March 10, 2017 at LECOM Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 3, 2018
Pittsburgh Pirates offer star spangled opportunity in Bradenton

Auditions being held at LECOM Park for those who want to sing the National Anthem during Spring Training.

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Reynolds become a senior scientist at Mote in 2001, and led the Manatee Research Program.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 3, 2018
Influential Mote scientist Dr. John Reynolds III dies at 65

Reynolds was an advocate of marine mammal conservation and did work that impacted scientists and marine mammals around the world.

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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 3, 2018
School Board hires Orlando attorney to investigate complaint against superintendent

The attorney, who has previous experience working with Florida school boards, is working at a rate of $180 an hour.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 3, 2018
Driver killed in Sarasota roundabout crash

Sarasota man's SUV hits tree, FHP reports.

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The Florida Department of Transportation started construction on the $39.1 million reconfiguration of the State Road 64-Interstate 75 interchange in June 2017. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2018
New year offers growing pains for Manatee's transportation grid

Major East County transportation projects won't finish in 2018.

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(From left to right): Isaac Brownman, Allen Parsons and Tom Harmer.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 3, 2018
Longboat leaders set to make waves in 2018

A crop of new government officials and non-profit volunteers are among those best poised to impact the island in the upcoming year.

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County commissioners are faced with tough decisions as they look to cut $11 million from the next fiscal year.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 3, 2018
Issue to watch 2018: Budget

Although this year's budget is taken care of, commissioners are now identifying places to cut $11 million from next year's budget.

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Porter Osuch, a third-grader, colors on the first day of school in August at Willis Elementary. Willis is one of several East County schools at which the School District plans to add more classrooms. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2018
Growth fuels need for more teachers in Manatee County

Superintendent says district needs more money to lengthen school day, increase teacher pay.

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Longboat Key was the site of bombing practice in the 1940s, leaving ordinance that has yet to be cleaned up.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 3, 2018
Former Longboat bombing range not scheduled for clean up until 2047

Bombs, rockets and bullets peppered the Key in the 1940s — it could take the Department of Defense more than 100 years from then to clean it up.

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Gator Grading and Paving will repair and repave Legacy Boulevard from University north to The Masters Avenue. The project likely will take at least 30 days.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2018
Country Club at Lakewood Ranch roadwork begins

Contractor asks motorists to 'be patient.'

  • East County
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The county will continue to explore its options for addressing parking and traffic issues on Siesta Key.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 3, 2018
Issues to Watch 2018: Parking

The city and county are trying to answer two questions: Where will people park, and how do we pay for it?

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Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy.
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  • David Conway
  • January 3, 2018
Issues to watch 2018: Zoning codes

The city and county will both review proposed changes to development regulations this year.

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