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Although a state grant to renovate the interior of the Myakka City School House was denied, the community continues to search for answers.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 21, 2017
Myakka City School House passion prevails despite setback

Side of Ranch; Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Guy and Melanie Paschal with their dogs. Photo courtesy of the Longboat Key Historical Society Calusas to Condominiums: A Pictorial History of Longboat Key
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 21, 2017
Melanie Paschal led quiet, vivid life

Paschal, 95, died on June 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane explains what different zones mean, and why it's important to know yours.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 21, 2017
Evacuation zones updated for 2017

Residents are encouraged to "know their zone" before a storm is approaching, and prepare.

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The meetings are held at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2017
Water usage drives budget increases

Dry season leads to higher irrigation costs.

  • East County
  • News
Premier Sports Campus officially opened a new concession, bathrooms and a stadium Sept. 2, 2016. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2017
Land offer makes a splash

County could buy sports campus, plus adjacent 36 acres for $5.2 million.

  • East County
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The Charter Review Committee's recommendations will soon put before the Town Commission.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 21, 2017
Longboat Charter Review: small changes, big implications?

Charter changes could end up on the next ballot, if commission approves.

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Longboat Key is revising its sign code in light of a 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision prohibiting sign regulations based on content.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 21, 2017
Real estate agents seek changes to sign-rule proposals

Length of permits, weekend displays for open houses are the top objections.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Trudy Gerena, senior public information specialist on the project for Manatee County, the county expects to hold a ribbon cutting for the Fort Hamer Bridge project Aug. 26.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2017
Parrish link almost complete

Target date for Fort Hamer Bridge opening is late August.

  • East County
  • News
Stumps and living mangroves stand in the way of Longboat Key police officers. Clearing them for a path would require permitting.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 21, 2017
Access for police to Greer Island isn't as simple as it sounds

While erosion solutions are in the works, the town is exploring clearing a pathway to the area.

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  • News
Tara residents have fought hard to preserve their community entrance, but the development will be allowed on the three acres behind this sign at the southwest corner of Tara Boulevard and State Road 70. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 20, 2017
Tara corner may be developed

A settlement between Manatee County, developer paves way for changes.

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  • News
The house at 585 Halyard Lane in Country Club Estates touched off resident opposition to homes built higher than 30 feet. An elevator shaft and stairwell are enclosed in the structure above the second-floor roof.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 20, 2017
Longboat P&Z Board aims to reset rules on 30-foot home heights

Planning and Zoning Board moves to prohibit construction above height limit in certain zoning districts.

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  • News
Commissioners listen to the county administrator's proposed budget fiscal year 2018.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 20, 2017
County considering tax on utilities, raising millage rate for coming year

The final vote will happen in August, but the commission hopes to rebuild the county's reserves.

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The Players Centre for Performing Arts is selling its Tamiami Trail home as it prepares to move to Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 20, 2017
City moves ahead with Players Centre negotiations

On Monday, the City Commission unanimously empowered City Manager Tom Barwin to negotiate the potential purchase of the bayfront site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
One person died on scene. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 20, 2017
One killed, two injured in vehicle crash

A driver pulled into the path of a speeding vehicle Monday night.

  • East County
  • News
Ladies if the Sisterhood for Good giving circle present checks to seven charities.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 19, 2017
Giving circle grants largest amount yet to charity

Sisterhood for Good gave more than $6,600 to seven nonprofits.

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