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Architect Jonathan Parks showcased this early conceptual model of a St. Armands parking garage at Wednesday' s workshop.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 9, 2017
St. Armands garage plans draw positive reception

There were rumblings of controversy surrounding a St. Armands Circle parking garage, but residents and businesses expressed energy and enthusiasm at a workshop Wednesday.

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Braden River Elementary School' s Nicholas Leduc and Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene celebrate after Leduc wins Educator of the Year.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • March 9, 2017
Braden River Elementary teacher earns Educator of the Year award

Here are the results from Manatee County's 2017 Excellence in Education Awards.

  • East County
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Mary Uihlein chats with Willis student Brandon Spofford about one of her "Hello Little Owl" books.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 9, 2017
Books mark big week at Willis in Lakewood Ranch

Authors try to inspire students during Read Across America Week.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
  • News
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
  • News
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.

  • East County
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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.

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