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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 4, 2020
Easterseals Happiness House empowers community at annual luncheon

The 2020 Abilities Shining Luncheon was held March 4 at Michael's On East.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 4, 2020
Sarasota County School Board sets superintendent timeline

The board plans to have a new superintendent hired by June 22.

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    In Memoriam |
  • March 4, 2020
Donna L. Schlorf

Donna L. Schlorf (Anderson) passed away Ash Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at home with her husband of 59 years at her side at the age of 86.

  • Longboat Key
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Carmen Valenti, Jack Hanley, Richard Duda, Bob Teiken and Mike Gilbert all were Air Force veterans who tracked nuclear bomb tests during the Vietnam War era.
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  • Jay Heater
  • March 4, 2020
Sarasota veterans enjoy life after their nuclear bomb tracking days.

Veterans reunion in Sarasota rekindles memories of their Air Force days tracking nuclear bomb tests.

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Matt Talaska, a captain for East Manatee Fire Rescue, keeps a close eye on his team during a drill Feb. 29.
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  • Jay Heater
  • March 4, 2020
A rung higher on the ladder in Lakewood Ranch

Top firefighters honored by East Manatee Fire Rescue

  • East County
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Second graders Hayden Laning, Charlotte Eldridge and Jullian Riley play different characters in their group's readers' theater about presidents.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 4, 2020
Students play historic roles in Lakewood Ranch

McNeal Elementary teacher uses readers' theater to teach students about historic figures.

  • East County
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Brooke and Hayley Obando show off their national championship jackets and medals.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 4, 2020
Lakewood Ranch cheerleaders stick landing at national championship

New Lakewood Ranch cheerleading team sticks landing at national championship

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Some commissioners suggested using the current Longboat Library site as the location for a new county-run library. File Photo
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 4, 2020
Sarasota County library could be added on Longboat

Longboat and Sarasota County commissioners discussed the possibility of adding a permanent Sarasota County Library on the key.

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Demolition of Pattigeorge's took place in June 2018.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 4, 2020
Town moves ahead on new rules for restaurant parking

Buccaneer owners submit plans for 8,600 square foot bayfront spot.

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The new maps were issued Dec. 31, 2019, updating flood zones throughout the area.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 4, 2020
Flood map open house is March 5

Residents can view new FEMA maps, ask questions and make comments at event set for Suncoast Technical College.

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A unit in the Water Club, built in 1996, sold for $1,465,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 4, 2020
Water Club condo sells for $1.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 17-21.

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Maribeth Phillips, Frank Shea and Terry Sharak volunteered together on the board for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2020
Life of Frank Shea celebrated at Lakewood Ranch festival

Irish Celtic Festival will honor its founder with a brew.

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University Park residents Nancy Fairchild Deborah Van Brunt and Lori Salzman are working to make this year's Art in the Park the best its been in its 20 years.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 4, 2020
Art community grows in University Park

Artistic community grows in University Park

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Senior first baseman Avery Goelz is signed with Florida.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 4, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Expectations challenge Mustang softball juggernaut

Lakewood Ranch is ranked No. 1 in the country.

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All American Pest Services owner Ron Freedman, with Sgt. Snitch, says his termite-hunting beagle is full of energy and eager to work for his food.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2020
His nose knows termites in Sarasota and Manatee counties

Termite-sniffing dog is ready to hunt for problems in East County.

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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
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