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Braden River High School is currently 229 students over its capacity.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 6, 2016
Manatee County student overload should lead to construction

District's plans for new high school should be finalized in 2016.

  • East County
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Student safety, finding additional revenue sources and alleviating overcrowding in county schools are items on Dr. Diana Greene's to-do list for 2016.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 6, 2016
People to watch

Manatee County Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene focuses on capacity and revenue issues in the New Year.

  • East County
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Out-of-Door Academy Senior Class President Sierra Dickerson is adding another dance to the school's lineup and hopes to improve student-faculty dialogue with Town Hall-style meetings.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 6, 2016
People to watch

ODA Class of 2016 President Sierra Dickerson hopes to start up Town Hall-style meetings with school faculty members.

  • East County
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Manatee County School Board member John Colon hopes he can continue to help the board become more cohesive and cooperative.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 6, 2016
People to watch

The newest member of the Manatee County School Board, John Colon is focusing on school safety in 2016.

  • East County
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Crosby has served as the leader of Mote since 2013.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 6, 2016
People to Watch: Crosby prepares to capitalize on Mote's fundraising campaign

Mote Marine Laboratory CEO and President Michael Crosby will continue Mote’s $50 million fundraising drive as part of its 2020 vision plan.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 6, 2016
People to Watch: Kyanne Merrill

The director of the Community Activities Corporation started her position in April.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 6, 2016
People to watch: Anne Ross

The new Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Executive Director started in November.

  • East County
  • News
At a future meeting, city staff will bring back a negotiated land swap agreement for the commission's consideration.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 5, 2016
City explores downtown land deal with developer

To facilitate the construction of a roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road, the city could agree to a land swap that would also facilitate the private development of nearby land.

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Right of ways like this one on Ocean Boulevard could provide more parking, village merchants hope.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • January 5, 2016
SKVA renews hope in parking efforts

Chairman-elect will meet with county staff to continue discussion of a plan that could add approximately 300 spaces to parking in or around the village.

  • Siesta Key
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Manatee County graduation rates are up 2.2% from the 2013-2014 school year.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 5, 2016
Manatee County graduation rate increases, surpasses state average

The Class of 2015 saw a 2.2% graduation increase from the previous graduating class.

  • East County
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Ringling College of Art & Design President Larry Thompson, flanked by New College President Donal O’Shea and other university heads, announces the formation of the Consortium of Colleges on the Creative Coast.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 5, 2016
Multiversity Theory: College partnership receives $75,000 boost

Three foundations have announced support for the Consortium of Colleges on the Creative Coast, which will allow students to take classes at multiple local universities — among other goals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
There were 150 chairs placed throughout Town Hall Monday night to accomodate the crowd.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 5, 2016
Second referendum flickers forward

The Longboat Key Town Commission moved forward with a referendum to bury power lines in neighborhoods and side streets Monday night with a 5-2 vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents raised concerns about the need for a signal at the entrance to Edgewater, on University Parkway, in 2013.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 5, 2016
Edgewater light nearly complete

Manatee County expects for a new signal on University Parkway, at the entrance to the Edgewater neighborhood, to go live Jan. 13.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High School band students competed against 14 other schools in competitions leading up to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Dec. 31.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 5, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High bands earn awards at Peach Bowl competitions

The marching and jazz bands won the Grand Champion Award prior to performing at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Dec. 31.

  • East County
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The five horses were confiscated Dec. 22. Photo courtesy of Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 5, 2016
Neglected horses healing at Manatee County Sheriff’s Office farm

Five horses were confiscated from a property in Myakka City.

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