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Out-of-Door Academy seniors Andrew Dowdell and Brian Lutton are working to convert Lutton's golf cart from gas to solar power. They will then use it as a model to convert ODA's eight golf carts to solar power.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • November 20, 2019
ODA students drive toward alternative fuels

ODA seniors have drive for alternative fuels

  • East County
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iLana Armida dropped her single "High No More" in January 2019. Courtesy photo.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • November 20, 2019
East County singer satisfied with move to LA

Mill Creek's Ilana Armida working to make it big in Los Angeles

  • East County
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Frank Bell is the new head coach of the Lakewood Ranch High girls basketball team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 20, 2019
Rookie varsity coach takes over Lakewood Ranch's girls basketball team

Frank Bell coached the junior varsity team last year.

  • East County
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Alyssa Bradford signed with Young Harris College on Nov. 13.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 20, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Mustang's signing story one of self-belief

The senior didn't play lacrosse two years ago. Now, she's a college-level player.

  • East County
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Students on a field trip get a sneak peak of the Ringling exhibit.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 20, 2019
Ringling Museum's newest exhibit brings Legos to life

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei used more than 400,000 legos to create his piece focused on the Chinese zodiac.

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Manatee County Commissioners will hear the requests at their December land-use meeting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 20, 2019
Right mix for rezone request in Bradenton?

Manatee County Planning Commission endorses commercial rezone off S.R. 64.

  • East County
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Mark Chait, director of leasing for Benderson Development Co. says there are new and evolving entertainment concepts that could be a good fit for the University Town Center East District project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 20, 2019
More choices coming to Mall at UTC in Sarasota

More choices coming to Mall at UTC in Sarasota

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Tidewell Hospice and Blue Butterfly program participants cut a ceremonial ribbon during a Nov. 13 grand opening ceremony.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 20, 2019
Tidewell Hospice grief program spreads its wings in Lakewood Ranch

Tidewell Hospice grief program spreads its wings in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 20, 2019
Excellent food and swine at East County church

Excellent food and swine at East County church

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Stu Drymon and Darrell Jackson both love researching beers and trying to create new recipes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 20, 2019
Partners brew new business in Bradenton

Longtime friends start a microbrewery in East County.

  • East County
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Christian Shaneyfelt.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 20, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Christian Shaneyfelt

The Lakewood Ranch senior talks making the state championship and wanting to teleport places.

  • East County
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Paisley Gabbard and Wesley Hoben, first graders at Gene Witt Elementary School, work on an assignment during class.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 20, 2019
Mold concerns Gene Witt parents

Concerns of mold persist at Gene Witt as school board votes for complete renovation

  • East County
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Kate Honea and Ricardo Rhodes in George Balanchine's Theme and Variations - Photo Frank Atura
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 21

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Abby Weingarten
  • November 20, 2019
Feast fitfully this Thanksgiving with tips from local chefs

Looking to host a standout Thanksgiving? Area chefs give their advice on how to make a wow-worthy meal.

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  • Matt Walsh
  • November 20, 2019
Redistricting Sarasota County is a no-win proposition

To redistrict now or wait doesn’t matter. The outcome will be the same: lawsuits and a government that weakens voters’ voices.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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