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  • July 25, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: July 25

Stephanie Wallace captured this orchid after a rain shower at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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  • July 25, 2019
East County weather page photo: July 25

Gordon Silver captured this snowy egret admiring itself in the waters at Myakka River State Park.

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  • July 25, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 25

Charles Howard captured an image of an egret at Casa Del Mar on Longboat Key.

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Jack Cox said his Halfacre Construction company continues to enjoy the growth being experienced in Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding area.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 25, 2019
Lakewood Ranch's Halfacre Construction enjoys success with an eye on the future

Lakewood Ranch's Halfacre Construction enjoys success with an eye on the future

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 25, 2019
Involvement was in Dave Brenner's DNA

Over the past 25 years, almost everywhere you turned on Longboat Key, David Brenner was involved, giving to make the town a better place.

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    In Memoriam |
  • July 25, 2019
Joan C. Stewart

Joan C. Stewart, 87, passed away May 13th in Sarasota, Florida. Joan was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years.

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Lakewood Ranch has a variety of housing types under construction with home prices ranging from the $200,000s to more than $1 million. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2019
Lakewood Ranch ranked No. 1 in construction starts

Metrostudy backs Lakewood Ranch's fastest-growing status for second quarter 2019.

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Tina Goodman is headed to the World Triathlon Championships.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 25, 2019
Sarasota athlete headed to 2019 World Triathlon Championships

She has been competing in triathlons for 20 years.

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Michael Durham plays Superhot VR on the HTC Vive.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 25, 2019
Sarasota bar puts the reality in virtual reality

Sarasota bar Escape Reality Downtown puts the reality in virtual reality.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2019
Campers respond to call for superheroes at Dream Oaks Camp

Foundation for Dreams' "superhero" themed camp proves adventure for Dream Oaks Camp participants in Manatee County.

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City officials say they hope they can move past the discord at a July 1 meeting, but some displeasure lingers on both sides.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 25, 2019
City Commission, Planning Board clash over code compliance

Questions about procedures for enforcing city codes has caused tension among Sarasota officials.

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The city is partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on plans to take sand from Big Pass, which has never been dredged before, to renourish portions of the Lido Key shoreline.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 25, 2019
Siesta, city face off at Big Pass hearing

Representatives for the city and island residents questioned witnesses as the legal battle over a Lido shoreline project continues.

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Emergency services respond to the scene of Longboat's latest gas line break.
  • By Eric Garwood and Sten Spinella
  • July 24, 2019
Longboat Key road reopens after repair of gas line break

Town officials plan to meet Friday, July 26, to discuss third closure of Gulf of Mexico Drive since late June.

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The USA's Emily Kallfelz won her heat of the women's single scull race at the 2019 World Rowing U23 Championships.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 24, 2019
World Rowing U23 Championships underway at Nathan Benderson Park

The competition will run through Sunday.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 24, 2019
Campers enjoy stable environment at Myakka farm

Mini horses offer summer learning, fun for campers in Myakka.

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