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Seventh grader Marisa Easto cries as she hugs her dad, Capt. Josh Easto, who surprised her at school during lunch. Photo by Liz Ramos.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 26, 2019
A tearful homecoming at Nolan Middle School in Lakewood Ranch

U.S. Army captain surprises daughter at Nolan Middle School, sons at Out-of-Door Academy

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 26, 2019
Spookily spectacular

Lakewood Ranch's BooFest spookily spectacular for thousands

  • East County
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Sarasota football roundup: 10.25.19
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2019
Sarasota football roundup: 10.25.19

Sarasota football roundup: 10.25.19

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2019
ODA football falls in first round of SSAC playoffs

The Thunder lost to Gateway Charter thanks to turnovers and big plays.

  • East County
  • Sports
East County Football Roundup: 10.25.19
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2019
East County football roundup: 10.25.19

A tough night for all area teams.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 25, 2019
Halloween inspires reading at Freedom Elementary

Halloween inspires reading at Freedom Elementary

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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 25, 2019
Junior League of Sarasota celebrates with color and fashion at annual Lilly luncheon

The sixth annual Lilly Luncheon and Fashion Show was hosted Oct. 25 at The Westin Sarasota.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 25, 2019
Sarasota County Commission to hold special redistricting meeting

During the meeting, commissioners will select one or two maps to advertise for a public hearing Nov. 5.

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Martin Hyde said he would attempt to promote a more general message of his goals to reach a broader audience as he seeks a spot on the City Commission.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 25, 2019
Martin Hyde files for City Commission race

The businessman and former candidate is the third challenger running for the District 2 seat currently occupied by Mayor Liz Alpert.

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Matt (Eli Gilbert) and Luisa (Emma Devine). Courtesy photos
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 25, 2019
'The Fantasticks' considers love’s illusions at The Players Centre

This reverse “Romeo and Juliet” is more than fantastic.

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Birds of Paradise Executive Director Debbie Huckaby holds Harvey, a ruby macaw found seven years ago in someone's backyard in St. Petersburg. "He whispered his name to. Me he said, 'Hello Harvey,'" Huckaby said.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 25, 2019
Manatee County's Birds of Paradise rescue seeks new home

Manatee County parrot rescue seeks new home.

  • East County
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Anya Taylor-Joy in "The VVitch." Photo source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2019
Cringe Blog: Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?

"Evil" and "The VVitch" are this week's picks.

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    In Memoriam |
  • October 25, 2019
Mary Beth Mollo (nee Hoelter)

Mary Beth Mollo (nee Hoelter) died on July 17, 2019.

  • Longboat Key
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Event co-chairs Elizabeth Moore, Marko Radisic, Jennifer Fox and President and CEO Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher Good
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 25, 2019
Selah Freedom surprises supporters at rooftop function

Several supporters were awarded for their work fighting sex trafficking Oct. 25 at The Westin Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
The vehicle involved in a hit-and-run accident that killed a 15-year-old boy Wednesday morning just north of Lakewood Ranch was found by FHP.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 24, 2019
UPDATE: FHP finds hit-and-run vehicle, but no arrest in death of 15-year-old near Lakewood Ranch

FHP searches for a 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma after the crash near the intersection of Upper Manatee River Road and Waterlefe Boulevard.

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