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Manatee County Animals Services sent this picture of the dog they called "the broken puppy." Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2017
Rescue seeks donations for treatment of 'broken puppy'

The 4-month-old dog suffered shattered hips and other injuries.

  • East County
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Paid parking is one of the options the County Commission is looking at to help fix parking problems on the Key.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 31, 2017
Pay to park works for other beaches

County commissioners, weighing the future of parking on Siesta Key, hear how paid systems work and can succeed.

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In the next few months, piles of storm debris will continue to dwindle around the city and county.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 30, 2017
County, city still working on Hurricane Irma debris removal

Storm debris collection should be finished in the city by Thanksgiving, and finished in the county between December and March.

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SPD Chief Bernadette DiPino (behind podium) speaks alongside volunteers and members of the department's Homeless Outreach Team during a press conference announcing the IACP awards.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • October 30, 2017
SPD wins two awards from International Association of Chiefs of Police

The honors recognize the department's volunteers as well as homeless outreach efforts.

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Dogs and cats dancing together? Yes, it happens at Putts Fore Mutts. Humane Society Treasurer Christine Legge wore the dog suit and that's volunteer Regina Marsh in her cat outfit.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 29, 2017
Fundraising drive draws golfers to Lakewood Ranch

Eighty golfers support Humane Society at annual Putts Fore Mutts.

  • East County
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The Southeast High School band braved a steady rain to help Lake Club's Kevin Swan ask Shaina Frisch a very important question on Oct 28 at the Mandeville Beer Garden in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 28, 2017
A different kind of wedding band in Sarasota

Southeast High School Marching Band serves key role in "Operation Proposal."

  • East County
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Andrei Nesterenko as Brom Bones gets a stern talking to from Farmer Stuyvesant, portrayed by Bob Fahey.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2017
'Sleepy Hollow' postponed due to inclement weather

Tonight's show in Lakewood Ranch will be moved to Sunday, Oct. 29.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's Jenn Fairchild, Tristan Fairchild and Tiffany Schlater take a break during Boo Fest.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 28, 2017
Thousands line Lakewood Main Street for Boo Fest

Thousands line Lakewood Main Street for annual event.

  • East County
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Cindy Teuton and Carla Thomas, bus drivers for the School District of Manatee County, have always memorized the names of their student riders. With the new software, there will be no need.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 28, 2017
Software takes swipe at identifying students on school bus

School district adds software on school buses to provide more information for drivers.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • October 27, 2017
Florida Highway Patrol to hold DUI Wolfpack Operation this weekend

There will be an increased law enforcement presence on area roads the Saturday before Halloween.

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Puppies like this one from St. Croix should be available for adoption in about two weeks. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2017
Lakewood Ranch rescue takes animals from St. Croix

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue has taken 24 animals left homeless by Hurricane Maria.

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Waterlefe Landscape Committee member Nancy Rechcigl and Chairwoman Dona Lasseter say community feedback has been positive.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2017
Waterlefe committee makes statement with landscape

Landscape improvement adds value, residents say.

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Vice Mayor Ed Zunz has been a Longboat Key resident for more than two decades.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • October 27, 2017
Longboat Key Vice Mayor Ed Zunz continues family tradition — town governance

Ed Zunz has qualified as a candidate for Longboat Key's District 5 commission seat, hoping to continue what his wife started seven years ago.

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Commissioners from Longboat Key and Sarasota County will discuss the possibility of redrawing county lines so the Key is entirely in Sarasota.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 27, 2017
Longboat Key and Sarasota County to discuss boundary changes

Longboat has been considering the option for months, and on Nov. 1 commissioners from the town and the county will discuss the possibility at a joint meeting.

  • Longboat Key
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Ben Kostas, a Carlos E. Haile Middle School eighth-grader, congratulates Cameron Cody on his first run scored in Little League.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 27, 2017
East County 8-year-old doesn't let Down syndrome slow him down

On and off the baseball diamond, Cameron Cody shows he's just one of the guys.

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