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  • June 16, 2021
Sarasota EDC: Take it private

Mike Moran sealed the deal by proposing to defund the economic development organization. The private sector should be in charge.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 16, 2021
Senior reflections

Although there were challenges, particularly amid the pandemic, students say they're grateful for their time in high school.

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The Sarasota Orchestra said in 2018 that it had outgrown its current facilities, including Holley Hall, and that it wanted to expediently pursue the construction of a new venue to suit its own needs. File photo.
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  • David Conway
  • June 16, 2021
Payne Park ‘off the table,' Sarasota Orchestra says

Still searching for a new home, the orchestra believes it cannot pursue its only site of interest within city limits. Can elected officials convince the organization to reconsider?

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 16, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber meets again for Networking at Noon

Members took a break during the afternoon to meet up with other business owners in the area.

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The Sarasota Police Department announced the road closure as authorities respond to the gas leak. File photo.
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  • David Conway
  • June 16, 2021
UPDATE: Bayfront Drive reopens after gas leak

A Palm Avenue gas leak closed the downtown road temporarily this morning.

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Judy Mullen. Photo by Brendan Lavell.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 16, 2021
Friends of the Braden River Library donates $61,000 for carpeting

Replacing the carpet, which is over a decade old, is part of the library's ongoing renovation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Two other developers have previously filed plans with the city expressing their intent to pursue a residential project on the Sarasota Kennel Club site. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 16, 2021
Developer plots residences for Sarasota Kennel Club site

A company under contract to purchase the former dog track hopes to build up to 380 units on the property.

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The duck family crosses busy U.S. 41 on Monday morning.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • June 16, 2021
A little help from their friends

Duck family safely crossed U.S. 41 after good Samaritans stop traffic.

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Former Riverview High softball player Devyn Flaherty hit .281 with 15 doubles and 22 RBIs on the way to being named to the All-ACC First team. Photo courtesy Cody Roper/FSU Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 16, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Former Ram reflects on FSU softball's run to the WCWS

Devyn Flaherty said she won't forget the way her team fought to the end.

  • Sarasota
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Andres Junge.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 16, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Andres Junge

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball player talks his outside shot and his expectations for 2021-2022.

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Hayden Lesser, a sophomore at Parrish Community High, has only been rowing since 2017. He finished ninth in the country in the U17 Men's 1x at the Youth National Regatta. Photo courtesy MCYR.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 16, 2021
East County rower proves talent at National Regatta

Manatee County Youth Rowing sophomore makes his mark in the U17 1x races.

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Olivia Townsend earns her Girl Scout Gold Award by creating a Guide to Adulting website. Courtesy photo.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • June 16, 2021
Girl Scouts receive Gold Awards for serving others in east Bradenton

Two Braden River High School graduates earn top Girl Scout honors for helping others.

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Braden Woods residents Dayton Amey and Larry Brunatti are members of the Mustang Club of West Central Florida. They ate at Ford's Garage for lunch and dinner on June 8, the day of the grand opening.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 16, 2021
UTC welcomes garage-themed burger and beer restaurant, Ford's Garage

Customers excited by detailed theme, reminders of past at Ford's Garage grand opening in Sarasota's University Town Center.

  • East County
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  • Liz Ramos
  • June 16, 2021
Big lessons for little ranchers in Lakewood Ranch

Eleven children participate in Lakewood Ranch High Future Farmers of America's first summer camp.

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Ziggy, a lemur at Big Cat Habitat, is ready to interact with any visitors. He loves to jump around and explore.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 16, 2021
What to do: A peek at the Lakewood Ranch area's animal attractions

The greater Lakewood Ranch area has plenty of places to see various types of animals.

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