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  • June 3, 2020
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  • June 2, 2020
Protestors take to downtown Sarasota in Black Lives Matter march
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  • June 2, 2020
Teachers, staff surprise graduating Pirates with celebration
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  • May 28, 2020
East County students enjoy a special goodbye at Rowlett Middle Academy
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Bittersweet farewells for Lakewood Ranch-area students
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  • May 25, 2020
Memorial Day Observance honors fallen heroes at Chaplain J.D. Hamel Park
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Bobby Jones opens as nature trail
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  • May 22, 2020
Group exercise begins again on Longboat Key
Sirius Day Spa manager Jenn Devine took her time touching up Lindsey Golonka 's hair.
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  • May 19, 2020
The Mane Event
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  • May 17, 2020
Lakewood Ranch church's parade uplifting for members
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Longboat Island Chapel hosts food drive
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Air Force flyover thrills Sarasota Memorial Hospital staff
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  • May 13, 2020
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Longboat Key resident turns 99
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  • May 12, 2020
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  • May 11, 2020
You Observed: Surprise drive-by birthday
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  • May 10, 2020
Smiles all around East County church on Mother's Day
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  • May 8, 2020
Alderman Oaks retirement home surprised with Mothers Day parade
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  • May 8, 2020
Singles play resumes at Longboat Key Tennis Center
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  • May 8, 2020
Love unwrapped in Lakewood Ranch
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  • May 4, 2020
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  • May 1, 2020
Longboat condo installs Mini Reefs underneath docks
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