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More than 55 tons of dead fish have already been removed from island canals and shoreline during the seven weeks of the latest red tide outbreak, which has ebbed but never completely released its grip on the island.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 7, 2016
Red tide continues to aggravate Longboat Key residents, workers

More than 55 tons of dead fish have already been removed from island canals and shoreline during the seven weeks of the latest outbreak, which has ebbed but never completely released its grip on the island.

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The other referendum will decide whether owner Oscar Parsons, 94, can regain the simultaneous residential and business use of 4,200 square feet of penthouse office space at Harbour Square, 4134 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 7, 2016
Longboat Key referendum issues preoccupy 2 biz plaza owners

One owner said traffic is the biggest issue islanders are experiencing, which could affect their perception of his plans.

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MTC students are collecting unopened dog and cat food for families who cannot afford veterinary care for their animals. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2016
Manatee County students ‘ram’ up support for families with pets

MTC is hosting a pet food drive through Nov. 10.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 6, 2016
Donald Trump to stump in Sarasota

The Republican nominee will hold a rally at Robarts Arena Monday.

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Event staff and participants chase one another with chalk.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 5, 2016
Color 5K: the race that never happened

Event organizers never even showed up.

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Country Club East 8-year-old Ryan Catlett gets a thrill out of an inflatable slide.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 5, 2016
Obstacles add fun to Lakewood Ranch YMCA Fall Festival

Annual event also features a petting zoo

  • East County
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Manatee County Area Transit will modify several routes and bus schedules for fixed route bus service beginning Nov. 12.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2016
Manatee County bus routes to change

Manatee County Area Transit will modify several routes and bus schedules for fixed route bus service beginning Nov. 12.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 4, 2016
Sarasota County staff recommends impact fee hike

Next week, county commissioners will consider plans to phase in larger fees for new construction.

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Contractors are also working on Upper Manatee River Road.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 4, 2016
Waterlefe gate closure ends

Residents again have two access points into the community.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 4, 2016
UPDATE: Stolen firearm leads to Sarasota school lockdown

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a vehicle burglary that occurred at Sarasota Ford, while officers have lifted the lockdown at surrounding schools.

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Town Manager David Bullock said 16 more canals were cleaned of red tide-stricken dead fish Wednesday.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 3, 2016
Longboat removes 55 tons of dead fish from canals

Town Manager David Bullock said 16 more canals were cleaned Wednesday.

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Commercial Art and Business Teacher at Braden River High School Casey Fabianski, 27, stands with his masterpiece — a 12 foot tall sandcastle that he sculpted in the center courtyard at the High School in light of Homecoming.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 3, 2016
Sand man turns Braden River courtyard into his castle

Teacher's specialty is just a day at the beach

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Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 3, 2016
Pedestrian run over after lying down on State Road 70

Authorities seek information on the hit-and-run incident.

  • East County
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    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 3, 2016
MCAT to stop service to LECOM and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard

Manatee County Area Transit has planned various route changes with hopes of optimizing service.

  • East County
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David Conway Nancy Shapiro, Alexsandra Cole, Donna Moffitt, Pat Fleming, Jean Fleming, Christine Schlesinger and Debora Ahmari stand in front of the property at 1329 Fourth St. The residents are advocating for the preservation of two large ficus trees on
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 3, 2016
Sarasota residents rally to protect Rosemary trees

As a builder moves ahead with plans for a 62-unit condo project on Fourth Street, residents are trying to preserve large trees in a rapidly developing neighborhood.

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