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East County businessman Mac Carraway, a member of committee formed to explore revenue options for Manatee County, advocates for the half-cent sales tax during a Manatee County Commission meeting in May. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2016
PAC forms to promote sales tax

Voters will consider a infrastructure sales tax on the ballot in November.

  • East County
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Photo courtesy of Marc Ellis H20 Pictures and Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 2, 2016
Turtle eggs begin to hatch in record-breaking season

Disorientation remains a big concern for new hatchlings.

  • Longboat Key
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A Gorilla Kleen employee works to clean the Unconditional Surrender statue on Sarasota's bayfront.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 2, 2016
Pressure washers clean up Unconditional Surrender

The Sarasota bayfront's iconic "kissing sailor" statue got hosed down Tuesday morning.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 2, 2016
New Pass dredge begins this month

The town of Longboat Key will undertake a south end beach project starting Aug. 15.

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NewGate Head of School Tim Seldin says the Center for Building Hope would be ready immediately for students. No renovations or modifications are required to the building.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2016
School moves toward property closing

NewGate supporters raise $580,000 in their quest to secure a second campus.

  • East County
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Tech Insider recognized Gulf Gate Library as the most beautiful library in Florida.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 1, 2016
Gulf Gate Library named most beautiful in Florida

Tech Insider recognized Gulf Gate Library among the country’s most beautiful libraries.

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The meeting will be held in the first-floor chambers of the commission building.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2016
Manatee commission to set millage

Manatee County commissioners will adopt the tentative budget Tuesday.

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Possible overdose could be cause of death of man in Myakka City on Saturday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 31, 2016
Possible overdose may be cause of death of man in Myakka City

Man admits to first responders that he used large quantities of methamphetamine.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 29, 2016
Opera fundraiser helps animals

OASIS hosted its annual young artist program.

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Lou Marinaccio, a Players Centre supporter, and Managing Director/CEO Michelle Bianchi Pingel, are working hard to raise money for the theater's construction. The field of possible architects has been narrowed to three.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 29, 2016
Players Centre close to selecting architect for Waterside project

Field narrowed to three architectural firms, decision due Aug. 31.

  • East County
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The city of Sarasota posted a photo of a Pokémon at Bobby Jones Golf Club today.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 29, 2016
Pokémon Go inspires Bobby Jones special

The city of Sarasota has invited mobile gamers looking for rare Pokémon to the municipal golf course.

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Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reports a 3-year-old drowns in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 29, 2016
3-year-old drowns in Sarasota

The Sarasota County Sheriff's office says the girl was found in a pool.

  • East County
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 29, 2016
Sarasota Chamber meets for investment update

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce met last night at the Longboat Key Club for a briefing the economic impact of their Sarasota Tomorrow efforts followed by a trustee reception.

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Interchange construction should be complete by September 2017.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 29, 2016
University ramp closure expected tonight

FDOT contractors will be working on the intersection of University Parkway and I-75.

  • East County
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[Photo courtesy of Michael Long] SailFuture is currently renovating this house on the bay of St. Petersburg.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 29, 2016
SailFuture brightens horizons with home renovation

The organization announces next steps in helping at-risk youth.

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