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Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene says construction will relieve overcrowding at East County schools.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 12, 2017
Manatee County School district plans construction to accommodate growth

School district gives details regarding future plans for Manatee County's new elementary, middle and high school.

  • East County
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New Pass.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 12, 2017
Shoaling prompts Coast Guard to remove New Pass markers

The Coast Guard is removing markers in the channel because they can no longer mark the "best water" in the channel.

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To apply, interested applicants must attend a mandatory workshop about the 7-month-long application process.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 11, 2017
County grants give neighborhoods opportunity for improvement

Groups of residents can apply for up to $10,000 to improve aspects of their community on the county's dime.

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Mya, 5, and Ayla, 2, Kroot of Bradenton check out a book before the STAR series event began at the Sarasota Polo Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 10, 2017
Children reach for the STARs in Lakewood Ranch

Storytelling Theatre makes big debut at Polo Club.

  • East County
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Jeffery Kin and Michelle Bianchi of The Players Centre for Performing Arts are all smiles after a $1 million gift toward their new complex in Waterside at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 9, 2017
Players Centre gets $1 million gift toward Lakewood Ranch theater complex

Muriel O'Neil Fund of the Performing Arts gives $1 million toward the Players' move to its Waterside at Lakewood Ranch complex.

  • East County
  • News
University Park's Gerard McParland puts on his fireman gear as he reflects on September 11, 2001.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 9, 2017
9-11: Firefighter sees first hand the age of innocence come to an end

University Place man worked for weeks at Ground Zero.

  • East County
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 9, 2017
Injured bird released back into wild after nearly 3-week rehab

A great blue heron was rescued May 22, after getting wrapped in fishing line and hanging upside down from a power line for hours.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town officials say changes to the sign code will affect Longboat Key's real estate community.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 9, 2017
Longboat to host discussion on sign code changes

Town officials say the changes will impact local businesses and real estate sales.

  • Longboat Key
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Carlos E. Haile Elementary named former assistant principal Kate Collis as its new principal.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 8, 2017
Haile Middle School names new principal

Former assistant principal returns to place she considers ‘home.’

  • East County
  • News
Gus Andreone, 105, talks about serving under Gen. Patton in World War II.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 8, 2017
World War II: Call of duty

In 1944, Gus Andreone found himself going from golf instructor to serving under Patton.

  • East County
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The Siesta Key fireworks show starts at 9 p.m. at Siesta Key Beach on the Fourth of July. Photo by Anna Brugmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 8, 2017
Fourth of July Calendar

Area events to help you celebrate the Fourth of July weekend.

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Project attorney Ed Vogler, center, regroups with his team after the meeting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2017
Planning Commission upholds future Linger Lodge connection plans

Despite negative vote, property owner will take its proposal to the county commission in August.

  • East County
  • News
Should Longboat Key be incorporated into one county?
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 8, 2017
One County: study shows Longboat residents in Manatee would save $2.5 million

In May, town staff began exploring the costs, benefits and logistics of becoming incorporated into one county.

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The city is interested in the Players Centre site for its location, seeking a place to provide parking for the bayfront post-redevelopment.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 8, 2017
City explores purchase of Players Centre property

Staff has discussed the potential purchase of a $9.5 million property on U.S. 41 to provide parking for a redeveloped bayfront.

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Apartment projects like CitySide have made the Rosemary District an affordable option compared to downtown, but the neighborhood remains unaffordable for many working class residents.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 8, 2017
Amid building boom, leaders grapple with Rosemary District density

The Rosemary Residential Overlay District effectively spurred redevelopment in the area — but has it run its course?

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A massing model of The Bay phases 3A and 3B show a parnking deck to the right, to the left the Sarasota Performing Arts Center location flanked by two restaurant spaces and the current parking lot converted to green space. The Van Wezel is at the bottom left corner.
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Lakewood Ranch High principal named Rangeland High's first leader

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