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  • By Ken Shelin
  • February 13, 2020
My View: City lacks leadership in development issues

Commissioners, Planning Board members aren't experts on land-use.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 13, 2020
St. Mary's guilds show love for Father Gerry

Gerry Finegan died Feb. 3

  • Longboat Key
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Jane Vargas and Arlene Skversky
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 13, 2020
Voter registration booth here to help

Volunteers are here to answer all your questions about how and where to vote.

  • Longboat Key
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Laina Moran addresses the crowd.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 13, 2020
Republicans Club of Longboat Key meets for February

The topics covered included sand, the 2020 election and law enforcement

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  • February 13, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: February 13

Pamela Kemper captured an image of a glorious sunset overlooking Longboat Key.

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  • February 13, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: February 13

Thomas Norton captured this juvenile brown pelican at North Jetty Beach in Nokomis.

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Manatee County wetland regulations will be reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 17.
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  • Melissa Leduc
  • February 13, 2020
East County weather page photo: February 13

Gordon Silver captured this sandhill crane clearing the way for the rest of the group in Del Webb.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A bagpiper and a drummer lead the coffin of Trooper Joseph Bullock into Bayside Community Church.
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 13, 2020
Thousands mourn slain Florida Highway Patrol trooper in Lakewood Ranch

Funeral Service for Florida State Trooper Joseph Bullock draws thousands to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Algae turned the water green and killed marine life during the 2018 red tide outbreak. File photo
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 13, 2020
Film festival hopes to shed light on Florida's water quality

The festival will be held on March 11 at the Ringling College of Art and Design.

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Ex-Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley is the new offensive coordinator at Riverview High.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2020
Riverview football hires ex-NFL coach Todd Haley as offensive coordinator

The Rams wasted little time in replacing Jared Clark, who left to become the Cardinal Mooney head coach.

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Riverview High School head football coach Joshua Smithers is excited for the field to undergo renovations. Brynn Mechem
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  • February 13, 2020
Riverview first of Sarasota schools to see track and field improvements

Riverview High School will be the first of Sarasota County Schools to receive an astroturf field and rubberized track.

  • Sarasota
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William Johnson, 6, passes a water bottle to a police robot.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 13, 2020
Southside blooms during STEM night

Southside Elementary School hosted its first STEM night on Feb. 6.

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Troy and Natalie Duquette during the 2019 Say I Do Again.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 13, 2020
Love in Sarasota: Take a nontraditional approach

Beyond candy, roses and a card, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a uniquely Sarasota style.

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    In Memoriam |
  • February 13, 2020
Margaret “Betty” Eul (née Evans)

Margaret “Betty” Eul (née Evans) died peacefully in Mother McCrory Manor on February 11, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 96.

  • Longboat Key
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Jim and Ruth Jorgensen said hosting professional golfers during he LECOM Suncoast Classic has been rewarding.
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 13, 2020
Above-par hosts for the LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

LECOME Suncoast Classic players find a home with Lakewood Ranch residents during the tournament.

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