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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.

  • Longboat Key
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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.

  • Sarasota
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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.

  • East County
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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.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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
  • News
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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  • News
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

  • East County
  • News
Arts and Cultural Alliance Executive Director Jim Shirley and Communications Manager Rachel Denton work to repair one of the pianos that will be on display as part of the Sarasota Keys project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 18, 2016
Sarasota Keys pianos return to downtown sidewalks

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County announced the public art project, which places pianos outside of local businesses, will kick off its third year on Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Women's Club members donated to local nonprofit groups, such as the Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 18, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Women's Club gives back to local nonprofits

SMART is among three organizations that received $10,000 from the Ranch women.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • January 18, 2016
Damages from tornado reach $12 million

Sarasota County released the latest tornado damage estimate, and is now focused on debris removal.

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