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Scott Weaver with BMX Trick Stars does a maneuver on his bike before the start of the show.
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The 29th Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival begins in Bradenton
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Del Webb walk-a-thon raises nearly $20,000 to fight breast cancer
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ODA football's comeback not enough against Canterbury
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Longboat Key man’s boat remains washed ashore
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Longboat Key Chamber meets once more for Networking @ Noon
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Peace prevails at McNeal Elementary in Lakewood Ranch
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Sarasota Bay Watch resumes clam distribution
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Temple Beth Israel hosts Yom Kippur food drive
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Lakewood Ranch High football bowls over Booker High
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Southside goes gold to raise awareness for childhood cancer
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COVID blues? Try Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.
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  • September 21, 2020
Longboat Key Turtle Watch has a bash with trash
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  • September 21, 2020
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church bell ringers meet again
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  • September 18, 2020
Braden River football falls in season opener
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  • September 16, 2020
Longboat Key man's sailboat washes ashore
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Dyeing to enjoy Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
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  • September 16, 2020
All hail the queen event in East County
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  • September 15, 2020
Out-of-Door Academy welcomes students on Siesta Key
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  • September 13, 2020
Longboat Key first responders treated to pizza
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Scott Weaver with BMX Trick Stars does a maneuver on his bike before the start of the show.
  • October 10, 2020
The 29th Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival begins in Bradenton
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Pirates senior quarterback Shawqi Itraish warms up before taking on Booker.
  • October 9, 2020
Braden River football shuts out Booker
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Longboat Key ranked among top islands in the US
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Heart of gold at McNeal
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Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance handles dream job

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