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The Bryan brothers and their Lake Club clinic participants celebrate at the day's end.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 17, 2021
Tennis legends share tips, tricks and stories at the Lake Club

The Bryan brothers retired in 2020, but are not looking to give up the sport entirely.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gary Sawyer, the director of transportation and vehicle maintenance for the School District of Manatee County, says an electric bus could be an exciting adventure and learning experience for the district. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 17, 2021
Driven to be green in Manatee County

The School District of Manatee County hopes to receive funding for an electric bus.

  • East County
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The entrance to Braden River Middle School will look different after the school's renovation and addition is complete. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 17, 2021
Anticipation builds for Braden River Middle project

Braden River Middle School renovation and addition project moves forward.

  • East County
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Country Club East's AJ Hovermale hopes to learn from golfers like Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson and John Rahm while volunteering at the World Golf Championships.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 17, 2021
View of the world's best in Lakewood Ranch

Two Lakewood Ranch youths volunteer at the Concession to get close to their golfing heroes.

  • East County
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High school sports roundup: 02.16.21
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 16, 2021
High school sports roundup: 02.16.21

High school sports roundup: 02.16.21

  • East County
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Rex Jensen
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 16, 2021
Whirlwind effort delivers 3,000 COVID-19 vaccinations in Lakewood Ranch

State delivers three days of 1,000 vaccinations to Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Rex Troche began his policing career in Largo in 1997 before relocating to Sarasota in 2002, where he’s served in all four divisions in the Sarasota Police Department. Photo courtesy Sarasota Police Department.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 16, 2021
Rieser names deputy chief for Sarasota Police Department

Rex Troche, a captain who has worked for the SPD for nearly two decades, will step into the leadership role.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 16, 2021
You Observed: Surfrider Foundation cleans up north Longboat Key

The group is organizing monthly cleanups.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 16, 2021
Hospital board extends CEO's contract to 2031

The board voted on several provisions for Verinder's eight-year contract extension, but could not agree on future consulting service stipulations.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 16, 2021
Longboat Key firefighters honored at annual awards ceremony

Fire Rescue liaison and public information officer Tina Adams won the department’s employee of the year award.

  • Longboat Key
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The Tourist Tree.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 16, 2021
A tree species with a-peel

Tourist Tree is one of the attractions at Joan Durante Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marko Perkins has been fire performing for years.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 16, 2021
Playing With Fire

Abbigale Young and Marko Perkins are a pair of dedicated fire performers in Sarasota.

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  • Neighbors
Suncoast Classic Monday qualifier results.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2021
Suncoast Classic Monday qualifier results

A group of 11 players qualified for the Korn Ferry Tour event, which begins Thursday at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ross Toussaint is pictured near the bioswale between his property and Christ Church of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 15, 2021
Christ Church plans to begin construction to resolve drainage dispute

Neighbor Ross Toussaint claims stormwater runoff has damaged his property for the last 11 years.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 15, 2021
J. McLaughlin Sip and Shop benefits Longboat Key Turtle Watch

Passers-by could stop and learn the ins and outs of turtle season before it arrives.

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