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Michelle Bianchi-Pingel of The Players Center for Performing Arts, and Carli Kasten, daughter of LWRBA director Heather Kasten, show off a pair of pink Mossberg 20 gauge shotguns.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 9, 2017
Lakewood Ranch business types take shot at connection

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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The closures will impact Gulfstream and Cocoanut avenues.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 9, 2017
City prepares to replace downtown sewer main

A wastewater project will lead to street closures this summer in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Juan Florensa plans to retire as the Longboat Key public works director next year.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 9, 2017
Longboat Key seeks a new public works director

Public Works Director Juan Florensa plans to retire next year.

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Partisan politics could still influence the nonpartisan city election.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 9, 2017
Partisan influence looms in commission race

The Republican and Democratic parties haven't played a major role in the City Commission election, but both groups could still influence the nonpartisan contest.

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Beneva-Fruitville traffic is a source of concern for residents in the surrounding area.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 9, 2017
East Sarasota residents grapple with growth

A property owner hopes to develop a residential project near Beneva and Fruitville Roads, which has residents worried about what the final product will look like.

  • Sarasota
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Paul Thorpe and Tre Michel are searching for funding to reinvigorate the We Are Downtown promotional campaign, but the DID doesn’t want to be the sole investor.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 9, 2017
Downtown leaders plot marketing campaign

As a traditional marketing campaign seeks more funding, the Downtown Improvement District is considering embracing new technology.

  • Sarasota
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Plastic foam is falling from the The DeSota construction site, neighboring businesses say.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 9, 2017
Construction debris raises concerns downtown

Residents and businesses are complaining about material falling off of another downtown project — a recurring problem the city is pushing to address.

  • Sarasota
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Braden River Elementary school students and parents wave signs in support of fourth grade teacher Nicholas Leduc, who was named the Manatee County School District’s Educator of the Year.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • March 8, 2017
Instructor is man of wonder

Teacher allows his students to be more independent.

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Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker is set to retire at the end of the year. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 8, 2017
Search for county administrator begins

Commissioners stuck to their decision to hire an executive search firm.

  • East County
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Former NFL star Steve Christie and Irish Celtic Festival Director Frank Shea stand in front of Kelly Christie' s Pop Up Pub.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 8, 2017
Pumped for Irish Celtic Festival in Lakewood Ranch

Former NFL placekicker and his wife will promote their 'Wandering Pub.'

  • East County
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Amanda Chandler finishes painting the interior of the closet in the 5-year-old Stephen "Younger" Parker' s room. He got to pick one color in his bedroom and picked orange.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 8, 2017
Love under construction

Friends finish home for injured friend.

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Waterlefe residents Bill Gratsch and Ken Bumgarner stand near Waterlefe' s back entrance, where Upper Manatee River Road eventually will connect with the Fort Hamer Bridge.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 8, 2017
Detour around Waterlefe entrance takes positive turn

With roadway improvements 95% done, Waterlefe residents have something to celebrate.

  • East County
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Photo courtesy of Jon F. Swift Construction
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 8, 2017
Bayfront Park pickleball and tennis courts open to public

The courts officially opened on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
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"Cortez Heron" by Karen Beach was chosen at this year' s cover art.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 8, 2017
Island directory makes a comeback

The Island Comber will be delivered to all homes, business and hotels room from Anna Maria Island to Lido Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 8, 2017
Police seek answers to bike crashes

So far, there have been three accidents involving bicycles on Longboat Key in 2017.

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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • December 22, 2025
Longboat's Hope Seeds nears 10 years of giving back
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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
  • December 22, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrew Carrillo
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
  • December 22, 2025
Speed limits reduced on nine roads in Manatee County
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
  • December 22, 2025
Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library
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