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Lorie Tiernay stands on her back deck directly across the canal from the Siesta Key wastewater facility.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 6, 2016
Siesta Key wastewater discharge raises questions

Some residents think the red tide bloom was exacerbated by wastewater released from a Siesta Key facility.

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Mason Agnersoll works on an assignment as his mom and Foundation Academies owner Heather Downing stops over to check on him.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 5, 2016
School sets new foundation

Foundations Academies will triple its campus space by moving to the former home of Tabernacle Christian School.

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Suncoast Technical College Director Todd Bowden is a finalist for Sarasota County School District superintendent.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 5, 2016
Superintendent finalist cleared of harassment allegations

A report detailing harassment allegations against superintendent finalist Todd Bowden deems the claims 'unfounded.'

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Dr. Kevan Main, senior scientist at Mote Marine Laboratory. Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 5, 2016
White House to recognize Mote scientist as ‘Champion of Change’

Kevan Main, a senior scientist, serves as director of Mote's Aquaculture Research Park.

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The jewel was slated to be the first new luxury high-rise to open in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • October 5, 2016
Downtown Sarasota condo sidelined by lawsuits

The 18-story Jewel is more than a year behind schedule, as the developer and contractor trade lawsuits.

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At least four traffic studies involving Longboat Key have been performed since 2005.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 5, 2016
MPO study takes latest shot at unknotting Longboat traffic

At least four traffic studies involving Longboat have been performed since 2005.

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On Longboat Key, the National Weather Service predicts the worst of Hurricane Matthew to be felt Thursday and Friday.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 5, 2016
Hurricane Matthew delays Longboat dredging

The National Weather Service predicts Longboat Key will feel the worst of Hurricane Matthew Thursday and Friday.

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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.

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