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The Manatee County School District improved to an overall "B" grade.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 29, 2017
Manatee schools show academic improvement

District grade rises from 'C' to 'B' grade.

  • East County
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Proximity to Ringling College is becoming a major asset for the North Trail.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 29, 2017
Developers plan pair of North Trail projects

A Starbucks and an apartment complex are coming to North Tamiami Trail, a sign that Sarasota colleges are luring development to the area.

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Street flooding is a frequent problem in Sarasota, but officials have targeted Harbor Acres as a particularly challenging part of the county.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 29, 2017
County examines Harbor Acres flooding issues

Residents in the bayfront neighborhood have significant concerns about flooding. Officials say fixing the problem won’t be easy.

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Lakewood Ranch’s Angelique Still rescued Tilla, her pet macaw, three years ago.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 28, 2017
Family forms bird bond

Lakewood Ranch family loves life with their rescue macaw.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 28, 2017
Sarasota man arrested in two hit-and-run crashes

FHP files multiple charges against man they say was at the wheel.

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Sarasota County Schools earned an A rating again from the Florida Department of Education.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 28, 2017
Sarasota County Schools earn an A from the state

The district has earned an A every year since grading begin in 2004.

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Owen Booth tells his father Willy about his first day of kindergarten at Southside Elementary last year.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 28, 2017
Schools starting earlier than past years

The Aug. 14 start date ensures testing will end before winter break.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 28, 2017
The Space Race: Longboater's precise engineering helped John Glenn fly high, return safely

Frank Cona and his team worked to develop a thermometer that could measure the temperature of the fuel to help Glenn return to Earth.

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  • Katie Johns
  • June 28, 2017
Love without boundaries: How one Sarasota couple fought for family and acceptance

Brock Beason and Dave Edwards met in 1990. In 2002, they adopted a son, Matthew.

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Pauline Kozuch may not have built bombers during World War II, but she still felt compelled to “do her part.”Â
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2017
The Home Front: Rosie the Riveters and plenty of other women were essential during war

Like her peers, Tara resident pitched in any way she could.

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Residents were most united regarding the proposed Siesta Promenade development at Stickney Point Road and U.S. 41, which has generated concerns about traffic.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 28, 2017
Siesta residents weigh in on Siesta Promenade, Big Pass, Beach Road and more

The Siesta Key Association surveyed its members to find out what residents think about the biggest issues facing the island.

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Stephen Massarella. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2017
Rain reaps burger reward

Gopher tortoise rewards increases.

  • East County
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  • By Katie Johns & John McGuire
  • June 28, 2017
Zota Beach Resort officially open for business

Zota Beach Resort welcomes its first guests with grand opening on June 23.

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Naughty Monk founders Diana and Joe Eibler, Judy and Eric Keller and Tony Martin tip their glasses to celebrate the official launch of their brand. Naughty Monk hosted an official ribbon cutting June 22.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2017
'Naughty' pleasure now in distribution

Naughty Monk Brewery begins distribution of its craft beers in Lakewood Ranch area.

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Tara's developer Lake Lincoln previously tried to sell all 10 acres at the southwest corner of State Road 70 and Tara Boulevard.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2017
Lawsuit over development in Tara may be ending

Settlement will lead to commercial development at Tara entrance.

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