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  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 19, 2009
McGonegal proposes school cuts

The cuts include eliminating assistant principals in some schools, 36 reading coaches, a mandatory four-day furlough and more.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview cornerback Sambo Ung had three interceptions against Lake Nona. Photo by Brendan Lavell.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 14, 2019
Riverview defense to be tested again

It passed challenge No. 1, intercepting Lake Nona six times Nov. 8. Can it repeat the performance?

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A crew from HP Communications works on installing a small cell pole  along Lakewood Ranch Boulevard at Players Drive.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 6, 2019
Lakewood Ranch gets cellular upgrades with small cell technology

Verizon, AT&T invest in small cell technology in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
A boat being towed by a pickup truck came to rest in the southbound travel lanes of Interstate 75. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 14, 2019
Interstate 75 crash snarls traffic for hours

Crash involving tractor-trailer, pickup pulling a boat ties up highway south of Clark Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 9, 2015
SARTQ's Key Influence exhibit opens at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts

Running through October 30, the show featured work from a dozen Sarasota member artists of the artist collective SARTQ.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 16, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 22

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Five-year-old Liam O'Dell, with his mother, Angie O'Dell, says he felt like he was "in the woods" the first time he hunted outside for teddy bears. Angie O'Dell said it's a fun way to help distract him from playing with friends.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2020
Bear necessities create sense of community in Manatee County

Teddy bears add fun for neighborhood children in River Place.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 22, 2015
Making a splash

An Orlando-based partnership seeks to whet the appetite of a Manatee County committee to build a 20-acre water park at Tom Bennett Park.

  • East County
  • News
The public is invited to a public art mural reception Wednesday at the Palm Avenue parking garage. File Photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 28, 2011
Palm Avenue garage art reception planned

Public art murals will be unveiled Wednesday at the Palm Avenue parking garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Flooding has taken place on Longboat Key's north end during high tides and bad weather.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • August 28, 2018
Longboat consultant meets with town in sea-level study

Northern end of island more prone to flooding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota CEO Robert Meade and Congressman Vern Buchanan met today to discuss how the hospital is handling a "presumptive  positive" case for the COVID-19 virus. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2020
Manatee County mobilizes against coronavirus threat after resident tests positive

Manatee County officials say threat remains 'low' for coronavirus spread.

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  • By David Conway |
  • April 3, 2014
Downtown CRA's future undecided

Some city and county commissioners have taken a stance on extending the downtown Community Redevelopment Area, but both boards are waiting to make a decision.

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If the project is approved, Benderson will build a Starbucks at the corner of 25th Street and North Tamiami Trail.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 26, 2017
Benderson plans North Trail Starbucks

The developer is seeking the city’s approval to build a Starbucks at 2455 North Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sue and Colin Shaw, with their dog, Mia, love their new condo and its views of Lake Uihlein.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 2, 2017
Waterfront condos welcome first residents

Couple becomes first to move into new condos at Lakewood Main Street

  • East County
  • News
City staff identified nearly $300 million in utility infrastructure improvements  during a recent master planning process.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 19, 2019
Sarasota leaders approve utility rate increases

The Sarasota City Commission authorized a decade of higher water and sewer fees. The board also approved new Rosemary District zoning and the closure of a portion of School Avenue.

  • Sarasota
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Adam Bradtmueller
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 6, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.08.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.08.15

  • Sarasota
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Longboat Key Foundation Chairman Bob Simmons with board members David Brenner, Warren Simonds, Jeff Mayers, Jim Brown and Tom Aposporos. File
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 6, 2016
Longboat Key Arts Center begins to take shape

The Longboat Key Foundation will reveal details at the Longboat Key Town Commission workshop at 2 p.m. Dec. 12.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 12, 2019
Longboat Democrats install new leadership award

Former club president Murray Blueglass is the namesake and first recipient of the leadership award, which was given out on March 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Harvey Vengroff, who manages around 1500 residential units in the Sarasota-Bradenton area, hopes to gain city approval for a high-density apartment complex.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 10, 2016
DID buys into Vengroff affordable housing project

Downtown leaders believe Harvey Vengroff’s quest to construct a 393-unit apartment complex on Fruitville Road will address a growing need for workforce housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 5, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 6

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota, Venice and Siesta Key.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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