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  • By Ryan Kohn
  • September 9, 2022
Braden River High football runs through Lakewood Ranch High
  • By Liz Ramos
  • September 6, 2022
Students have grand time at McNeal Elementary in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Harry Sayer
  • September 5, 2022
Fresh Fridays brings Americana to Sarasota
  • By Harry Sayer
  • September 4, 2022
Sailing regatta brings student sailors to Sarasota
  • By Liz Ramos
  • September 3, 2022
Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard in Bradenton celebrates reopening
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • September 2, 2022
ODA football runs over Oasis High
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • September 1, 2022
Town manager delivers good news to Kiwanis Club
  • By Adam Hughes
  • September 1, 2022
Casey Key home sells for $5 million
  • By Harry Sayer
  • August 30, 2022
Argus Foundation brings emergency management director to luncheon
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • August 26, 2022
Cardinal Mooney football wins defensive slugfest against Booker
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • August 25, 2022
Candy shop moves in next door to Kilwins on St. Armands Circle
  • By Andrew Warfield
  • August 25, 2022
Redevelopment of Bath & Racquet Club moves closer to city approval
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • August 24, 2022
Bingo brings out the chamber's competitive side
Siesta Key's Benjamin Aguilar competed at the 2023 U.S Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, California.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2022
Siesta Key junior gymnast showcases athleticism, grace at U.S. Gymnastics Championships
  • By Eric Garwood
  • August 23, 2022
Sarasota County Election Day turnout more than 36%
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • August 22, 2022
Despite not placing, Lakewood Ranch gymnast realizes a dream at 2022 U.S. Championships
  • By Harry Sayer
  • August 22, 2022
Sarasota Young Professionals gather at annual summit
  • By Liz Ramos
  • August 19, 2022
A day of celebration at Special Olympics Stand-up Paddleboard Championships
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • August 18, 2022
Kiwanis looks back at Lawn Party escapades
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • August 17, 2022
Retired NASA scientist talks telescopes at Rotary
  • By Adam Hughes
  • August 17, 2022
Country Club Shores home sells for $3.1 million
  • By Harry Sayer
  • August 16, 2022
Sarasota clergy gathers for AJC Lunch and Learn
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • August 15, 2022
Summer concert series attracts fans to St. Armands Circle
  • By Harry Sayer
  • August 14, 2022
Locals get down at Van Wezel Friday Fest
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