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Teres Carducci will work for the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 25, 2019
MTC Law Academy graduates ready for assignments in Sarasota, Bradenton

Manatee Technical College Law Academy graduates ready for assignments in Sarasota, Bradenton

  • East County
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 25, 2019
AJC kicks off 2019 Summer Lunch & Learn Series

It's the summertime - which means AJC's Lunch & Learn series is back in action. Check out our gallery!

  • Black Tie
Volunteers, business partners and guest speakers will also all go through an automated background check via online portal
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 25, 2019
Controversial presentation prompts classroom changes

The Sarasota County School Board sought to tighten the approval process of guest speaker material in district classrooms.

  • Sarasota
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Upon completion of the extension in 2023, the total distance of the Legacy Trail will be 18.1 miles
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 25, 2019
County to hold kick-off event for Legacy Trail extension

Payne Park is located at 2050 Adams Lane.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 25, 2019
Bradenton man arrested for possession of various drugs

Michael Olson was in possession of ecstasy, cocaine and marijuana.

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 25, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man arrested for pretending to be a therapist

Phillip Stutzman provided therapy sessions to individuals who had been sexually abused.

  • East County
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Immotion, a United Kingdom-based company, provided the aquarium with the pods and film clips.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 25, 2019
Mote Marine Lab adds virtual reality to its resume

The aquarium partnered with UK-based Immotion to bring the experience to Sarasota residents and guests.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • June 25, 2019
Freedom Fest returns to Longboat for its 17th year

The parade begins at 9 a.m.July 4 on Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
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Carole J. Bufford performs 'Come Together: When the '60s Met the '70s.' Photo by Sarah Haley
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 24, 2019
‘Come Together: When the ’60s Met the ’70s’ delivers first-rate music

Florida Studio Theatre's latest cabaret production cleverly avoids formulaic nostalgia.

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The county shared this map noting the construction area and the recommended detour route. Image courtesy Sarasota County.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 24, 2019
Road closes for railroad project

A portion of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way will be closed for nearly three weeks as Sarasota County works to replace a segment of railroad track.

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The home at 537 Schooner Lane.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 24, 2019
Deadline approaches on response to Longboat rental lawsuit

Property owners, managers have until this week to acknowledge town's legal action

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Conductor Jeffrey Kahane recently renewed his contract as music director of the Sarasota Music Festival for three years. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • June 24, 2019
Sarasota Music Festival ends on positive note for emerging artists

The last weekend of the festival gave audiences a look at the future of classical music.

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The Sandpiper Island Colonial "quick delivery" home is priced at $650,000 at The Isles of Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 23, 2019
Bullish market leads to quick delivery homes at The Isles of Lakewood Ranch

Bullish market leads to quick delivery homes at The Isles of Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 23, 2019
Christ Church takes to the beach for service

Christ Church on Longboat Key held its annual sunset service on June 22.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 23, 2019
Our Precious Freedoms: Amy Schlaf

Female World War II civilian found freedom through bombs and bazookas.

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