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Real estate agents were particularly concerned with proposed changes to the town's rules on signs.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 14, 2017
Real estate agents speak out against proposed Longboat sign code changes

The town held a discussion of the revisions on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
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Michael Drake aims to make two Whitney cottages a headquarters for the Longboat Key Historical Society.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 14, 2017
Historic Longboat cottages on the move?

The cottages' new owner has a plan. Now, he needs to raise about $45,000 to make it happen.

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Mangroves, both living and dead, cover the sliver of land that connects Greer Island to Longboat Key.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 13, 2017
Clearing a path to Greer Island will be a challenge

Longboat Key is exploring ways to provide police officers easier land access to the area.

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The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 13, 2017
Manatee County works on setting budget

Plans for capital projects, among other needs, are up for discussion.

  • East County
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Land use attorney Charles Bailey presents his case to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 13, 2017
County board rejects Siesta Key hotel setback request

Residents urged the Board of Zoning Appeals not to give an inch as 1-800-ASK-GARY founder Gary Kompothecras plans a hotel on the island.

  • Siesta Key
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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.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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
  • News
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
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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
  • News
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.

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