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Braden River High freshman point guard O'Mariah Gordon is one of the best players in the country, regardless of position, per ESPN and analyst Dan Olson.
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10 area athletes to watch in 2018

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Braden River quarterback Bryan Gagg and running back/wide receiver Knowledge McDaniel will be seniors in 2018. They'll try to break a four-game losing streak to Venice High.
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Gator Grading and Paving will repair and repave Legacy Boulevard from University north to The Masters Avenue. The project likely will take at least 30 days.
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Whole Foods will open at University station Jan. 31. Courtesy image.
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  • January 2, 2018
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The Southeast High School band braved a steady rain to help Lake Club's Kevin Swan ask Shaina Frisch a very important question on Oct 28 at the Mandeville Beer Garden in Sarasota.
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A home in Lake Club earned the top honors for biggest sale of 2017 in East County at $4.6 million.
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Blue Oyster Cult was the headline act at Thunder by the Bay in January, which was one and done in Lakewood Ranch before deciding to return to Sarasota in 2018.
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  • December 28, 2017
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Top Story - July: Whole Foods' plaza fully leased

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  • December 27, 2017
We’re Main Street; not ‘mainstream’

The national news media have smeared all of journalism, while the media tech giants admit they ‘are destroying how society works.’ Whom can you trust? Some of us still place a high value on credibility, reliability and trustworthiness.

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This gingerbread house replica of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center won and in-house contest. Courtesy photo.
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  • December 27, 2017
'Love-filled' cookies on menu at Sarasota bakery program

Lakewood Ranch hospital replica earns delicious reviews

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The Braden River Pirates take the field against Venice High.
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  • December 27, 2017
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Braden River-Venice showdowns top 2017.

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ODA then-freshman Saraiah Walkes takes the stand to receive her three gold medals at the state track and field championships.
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  • December 27, 2017
Peak performances

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