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Savannah Moore, 8, from Lauren Booth's third-grade class, leans over to get a closer look at the mosquitoes with her magnifying glass.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 5, 2016
Mosquito expert scratches surface at Gullett Elementary School

Manatee County Mosquito Control employee is bugged by lack of information.

  • East County
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Emma Littlefield, a second-grader at Braden River Elementary, leads the pack as she safely uses the crosswalk.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 5, 2016
Braden River takes charge on the crosswalk

Braden River Elementary hosts National Walk to School Day this morning.

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The Longboat Key Commission OK'd upon first reading Tuesday a request to build 10 homes on the island.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 5, 2016
Longboat residents may vote on new development

Brista Homes of Sarasota is buying 1.8 acres at 5630 Gulf of Mexico Drive from Mote Scientific Foundation Inc. for $1.35 million.

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Rob Oglesby, development director at Nate's Honor Animal Rescure, and his wife Dari Oglesby, executive director at Nate's, hold their $1,200 check received from Cheers for Charity as Creamer, the pup, manages to sneak into the photo.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 5, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Giving Circle spreads its cheer

Cheers for Charity presents $4,800 in grants to nonprofits.

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Steven Weinshel and Brent Rubin combined their medical expertise to open Neurogenx on University Parkway.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 5, 2016
Greenbrook 'retirees' open Neurogenx office in Sarasota

New business

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Noise from parties on the water can get out of hand near Longboat Key and the town attorney wants to ensure municipal codes against such disturbances can be enforced.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 5, 2016
Longboat Key town attorney lobbies against Bondi water noise opinion

Can a municipality do anything about it when noise from boaters reaches levels intolerable to residents?

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While Unicorp waits for unit owners to approve its proposal, Manfred Welfonder maintains he has a viable plan B.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 5, 2016
Would-be developer holds out hope for Colony

While Unicorp waits for unit owners to approve its proposal, Manfred Welfonder maintains he has a viable plan B.

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Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies now can directly connect with residents of specific neighborhoods about things happening there.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 5, 2016
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office moves Nextdoor

Social media platform might help with crime prevention.

  • East County
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Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam, right, speaks with Don Goudy, of Veritas! Pest Management, who attended a presentation by Putnam Sept. 27, at the Polo Grill and Bar.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 5, 2016
Bug continues to squeeze citrus industry

Mixon Fruit Farms begins to diversify with bamboo as citrus industry fails.

  • East County
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Longboat Key attorney lobbies against local water noise ordinance opinion from Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 5, 2016
Longboat Key Town attorney lobbies for local noise control

Maggie Mooney-Portale lobbies against Florida attorney general opinion.

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A "rake" is used to clean up fish kills on Longboat Key beaches.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 5, 2016
Red tide begins to disperse after causing a stink

On the north end of the island, fish kills and red tide smells remained prevalent over the weekend.

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Cheri Coryea, center, director of neighborhood services for Manatee County, talks with attendees about what the sales tax would do for the library system.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2016
Referendum question taxing Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Government hosted the first in a series of presentations on a proposed half-cent sales tax tonight at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

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Guests can grab coffee and talk with a cop Oct. 7. Image courtesy of Flickr.com.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2016
Manatee deputies brew up conversation

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has invited the public to Coffee with a Cop Oct. 7.

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In addition to prohibiting commercial development, residents want the city to consider purchasing the Hampton Road property and turning it into parkland.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 4, 2016
City delays decision on North Trail health spa

Commissioners also postponed any changes to the city’s traffic study requirements for new development in response to concerns from residents.

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Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 4, 2016
Historic St. Armands property hits the market

The George Schueler home on Washington Drive is listed at $1.6 million.

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