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The Cardinal Mooney girls soccer team won its district title game 3-0 against Bishop Verot on Tuesday night.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 11, 2021
Cardinal Mooney girls soccer gets its revenge on Bishop Verot

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
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Allessia Ukmar.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 11, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Allessia Ukmar

The Cardinal Mooney goalkeeper talks her start in the sport and her best advice.

  • Sarasota
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The Downtown Improvement District wants to work with the city on plans to redesign Main Street between Orange Avenue and Five Points, hoping to create more space for pedestrian activity and outdoor dining.
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  • David Conway
  • February 11, 2021
Downtown group explores Main Street makeover

A group of property owners wants to consider overhauling two blocks on Main Street — and that’s just the start of their to-do list for reenergizing the heart of the city.

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High school sports roundup: 02.10.21
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 10, 2021
High school sports roundup: 02.10.21

High school sports roundup: 02.10.21

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  • February 10, 2021
Selby Gardens hosts exhibit preview night for donors

Donors checked out the "Roy Lichtenstein: Monet's Garden Goes Pop!" exhibition early on Feb. 10.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 10, 2021
Humane Society of Sarasota County celebrates 69 years with animal Paw-ty

Staff surprised cats and dogs with tasty treats for the organization's 69th anniversary.

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  • Neighbors
During his introductory press conference Jan. 29, Jim Rieser said he would continue to prioritize the community policing philosophy favored by former Chief Bernadette DiPino. File photo.
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  • David Conway
  • February 10, 2021
Conversation with Jim Rieser

The new chief of the Sarasota Police Department discusses his transition into the top law enforcement position and his priorities for the organization.

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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 10, 2021
Pickleball's a big deal in Lakewood Ranch

UMR Sports holds first pickleball tournament in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
UMR Sports founder and owner Ryan Moore is about to build a sports complex on land given to him by his father, Duane Moore. The complex will be located on Upper Manatee River Road.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 10, 2021
UMR sports complex headed to East County

"Household name:" Bradenton man soon to begin construction of large sports complex

  • East County
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Braden River Elementary School has a new kindness garden where students can leave a kindness rock or take a kindness rock and share it with others. Courtesy photo.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 10, 2021
Kindness grows with new garden in Lakewood Ranch

Braden River Elementary invites students to take a rock or leave a rock to spread kindness.

  • East County
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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 10, 2021
A shot to give back for Manatee County healthcare workers

Meet the workers behind Manatee County COVID-19 vaccine site

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Director of Public Safety Jacob Saur said he expects to be vaccinating seniors and healthcare workers for “at least a couple more months.”
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 10, 2021
Manatee County might need new vaccination site for summer

Not a senior or healthcare worker? You'll probably wait at least two more months for COVID-19 vaccine

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Registered Nurse Debbie Bottiger prepares a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for a School District of Manatee County employee. The district worked with MCR Health to provide about 300 vaccines to district employees who were at least 65.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 10, 2021
Manatee County schools' safety layers increase

Manatee County senior teacher vaccinations add another level of safety for district on campus.

  • East County
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Brian Walther and Alex Stark. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 10, 2021
Seeing double in Lakewood Ranch

B.D. Gullett Elementary School students dress as their favorite teachers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Senior Services Manager Tracie Adams said getting older and needing help to maintain your home shouldn't mean you have to leave it.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 10, 2021
Additional funding will help more Manatee County seniors

Manatee County provides services to some seniors who aren't ready for assisted living

  • East County
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