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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 4, 2019
Mustangs football blanks Tampa Bay Christian

Lakewood Ranch is back in the win column after its first loss.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2019
Home sweet homecoming

Lakewood Ranch High School celebrates homecoming

  • East County
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East County football roundup: 10.04.19.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 4, 2019
East County football roundup: 10.04.19

Two wins and a loss for area teams.

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 4, 2019
Siesta Chamber of Commerce celebrates 60 years

The chamber was founded July 20, 1959.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lauren Tominelli and Kristyn Shoop
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 4, 2019
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 99th meeting

The 99th annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon was held on Oct. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This is the sixth time the city has offered free trees to residents through its partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 4, 2019
City offers free trees for residents

The city of Sarasota will be giving away up to 100 trees as part of its Community Canopy program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
More than two dozen birds have been taken to Save Our Seabirds for medical attention in the last week.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 4, 2019
Increased number of sick seagulls reported on Siesta Key Beach

Save Our Seabirds has had around 25 birds brought in for medical attention.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Central Island proposal calls for 185,000 cubic yards across more than 15,000 feet between Longboat Harbour Towers and Sunset Beach.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 4, 2019
Longboat digs into granular details of beach plan costs

Sources of sand play a key role in determining how much to ask from voters.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Laurel Oak Country Club Staff
  • October 4, 2019
The Country Club Lifestyle is being Revitalized at Laurel Oak

The Country Club Lifestyle is being Revitalized at Laurel Oak

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Sarasota NAACP President Trevor Harvey and Jamie Kahns.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 4, 2019
NAACP celebrates 34th annual Freedom Awards Banquet

The Sarasota County Branch NAACP presented eight awards on Oct. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The mutant biker gang in "Mandy." Photo source: Shudder.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 4, 2019
Cringe Blog: Bikers, gnarly psychos and crazy evil

Join us as we take on bikers, gnarly psychos and crazy evil.

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A 75-year-old Lakewood Ranch man died in a three-car crash Wednesday on State Road 70.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man dies in three-car crash on State Road 70

Gary Peak, 75, died at the scene.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 3, 2019
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key welcomes new president

Lynn Larson takes the mantle from Steve Branham at the club's meeting.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man killed in traffic crash

Lakewood Ranch man killed in traffic crash at S.R. 70 and Greenbrook Boulevard.

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The 103 stories left by Ray Turk Sr.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 3, 2019
A glimpse into 1944's South Pacific

A Sarasota man discovered his father’s war correspondence reports from World War II.

  • Sarasota
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