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Superintendent Diana Greene accepts flowers from her husband, James, after the Manatee County School Board approved her 4-year contract.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 24, 2016
Superintendent Diana Greene "locked in" for four years

The board voted unanimously to approve Greene's contract.

  • East County
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 24, 2016
Manatee County School Board votes to remove impact fee caveat

The vote was unanimous.

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More than 100 East County residents wore red T-shirts to symbolize their opposition to the Tara Bridge project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 24, 2016
Tara bridge hot topic

Residents voice opinions over project

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 24, 2016
Sarasota Chamber leader resigns after 40-year career

Steve Queior has led the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce since late 2003.

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Sarasota EDC President and CEO Mark Huey championed an economic incentive gran to bring a national headquarters to the region.
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  • Mark Gordon
  • May 24, 2016
County rejects $1 million economic development grant

Multiple businesses argued against incentives proposal, which was designed to bring a national roofing firm’s corporate headquarters to the region.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 24, 2016
Coast Guard refuses Longboat bridge request

The U.S. Coast Guard may alter the timings of two Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island bridges.

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Back row: Detective Patty Hetrick and Deputy Donnie Olmstead Front row: Sergeant David Byington, Detective Jason Carey, Lieutenant Andy Ramdath, Major BJ Dixon and Deputy Sandy Keller. Photo courtesy BJ Dixon.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 24, 2016
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputies bike 250 miles for law enforcement support

Five bikers rode in the Road to Hope Memorial Bicycle Ride from Virginia to Washington, D.C.

  • East County
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Longboat Key Police Officer Wendy McGinnis staked out a south island condo complex to catch alleged package thieves.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 24, 2016
More charges pending against alleged package thieves

Longboat Key detectives continue investigating the couple allegedly involved with dozens of package thefts on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 23, 2016
UPDATE: Cleaning chemicals cause Planned Parenthood evacuation

After the Planned Parenthood facility on Central Avenue was locked down this morning, officials say workers should be able to return to the building this afternoon.

  • Sarasota
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 20, 2016
County to consider $500,000 in Longboat grants

The West Coast Inland Navigation District is slated to provide the town of Longboat Key nearly $500,000 in funding for waterway projects.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 20, 2016
WEEKEND BEST BET: Doggie Fun Day

Southwest Florida Great Dane Rescue hosts free event for dogs and humans.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 20, 2016
Town staff navigate disaster drill

Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock led department heads through a hurricane exercise at Sarasota County’s emergency operations center today.

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Sutter Roofing was founded in 1902, and opened a Florida operation in 1979. It’s now one of the largest commercial roofers in the state. Company president Doug Sutter is on the right.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 19, 2016
Local firms protest economic development grant

‘Project Mulligan’ could provide more than $1 million for a national roofing company.

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Contractors are building new outside lanes for University Parkway between Market Street and Cooper Creek Boulevard. Some time over the summer, traffic will shift to those lanes as construction crews build new inside lanes on University Parkway.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 19, 2016
Project completion still set in concrete

I-75-University Parkway project running on time and budget.

  • East County
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Each fallen law enforcement representative has a plaque at the Manatee County Law Enforcement Memorial in front of the courthouse.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 19, 2016
Community honors fallen law enforcement officers

Manatee County Courthouse hosts annual service.

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