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Jared Vargas plays letter bingo during his ESOL lab.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 20, 2016
Different road to education

McNeal Elementary helps to clear obstacles for migrant students.

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The Pilates “scissors” exercise, from the front: Ginny Walder, Joan Elder and, legs only, Sharon Burde, Genie Sundquist and Peggy Keefe.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • January 20, 2016
Fitness 2016: An abundance of options and LBK’s first yoga studio

The new year brings new fitness opportunities to Longboat Key fitness enthusiasts.

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The Longbeach Village’s first three captured peacocks look out from their holding cell: a cage in a truck that’s bound for a refuge center in eastern Manatee County. They’ll spend 90 days at the refuge center before they’re permanently relocated.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 20, 2016
Jailbirds: Peacock removal begins in the Village

These three suspects are behind bars and are no longer considered a flight risk. But how many of their bird brethren still roam the streets of the Village?

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 20, 2016
Briefs: Longboat Key 1.21.16

Town to investigate Emerald Harbor Drive issues; Beach project receives reimbursement; Firefighters offer free CPR training course

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North end Longboat Key resident Gianna Sparks, 13, gets on the bus every school day at the intersection of Broadway and Gulf of Mexico Drvie for a 30-minute ride to King Middle School in northwest Bradenton.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 20, 2016
The $33.07 million lesson

With just 86 students enrolled in Sarasota and Manatee county schools, Longboat Key taxpayers pay a hefty bill for education.

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Anneliese Pruim, Elliot Santaella and Phoebe Bond-Abraham learn about the spine.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 20, 2016
Nolan Middle students prepare for HOSA competition

Students hope to advance to nationals — an opportunity never before offered to middle schoolers.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 20, 2016
Premier Sports kicks it up

SMR cancelled its Winterfest concert because of construction on permanent facilities.

  • East County
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Patrons visit Detwiler's Farm Market, located at the southeast corner of Lockwood Ridge Road and University Parkway, for fresh produce, Amish products and other specialty items.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 20, 2016
In the bag: A new grocer at UTC

Residents offer mixed feedback on whether they would use such a store.

  • East County
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The City Commission last considered implementing paid parking in 2013 — when the city approved, then retracted, a charge for parking in the downtown garages.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 19, 2016
Downtown Improvement District endorses on-street paid parking

The group criticized the city’s current approach to parking management, calling for the implementation of a comprehensive plan that charges for the use of premium spaces.

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Manatee County School District staff and school board members ask questions about the Long Range Master Plan.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 19, 2016
Manatee County School Board reviews Long Range Master Plan

East County definitely needs a new middle school, will likely need new high school.

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    By
  • Jack Short
  • January 19, 2016
Images from the tornado's path

The 1.14-mile track of the storm saw at least $12 million in damages.

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Pond 46, located behind a cul-de-sac, doesn't function as a proper drainage pond, and collects scum, debris and trash from Tara Boulevard.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 19, 2016
Tara Preserve CDD moves forward on filling nuisance pond

The board approved an expenditure to start the process.

  • East County
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Michael Eisner addresses guests at the luncheon following the lecture Tuesday, Jan. 19 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 19, 2016
Eisner talks success in entertainment industry

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner is the featured guest for the start of the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall 2016 lecture series.

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Residents that both support and oppose the project are expected to pack the commission chamber again today to voice their opinion on a neighborhood undergrounding project.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 19, 2016
Crowd anticipated for undergrounding discussion today

The Longboat Key Town Commission will hold another referendum discussion to bury power lines in neighborhoods and side streets today at Town Hall.

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Christine DiMarco is the first female exalted ruler of Lodge No. 2855 of Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 18, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Oh deer, this isn't your dad's Elks Club

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