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Tayla Rosenthal sits with Israel Defense Forces soldier, Barak.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 26, 2018
Lakewood Ranch student has historic passion

Lakewood Ranch High junior works to share new knowledge after her study abroad.

  • East County
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Junior QB Sean White jogs into the end zone for a score.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2018
Riverview football clinches third-straight district title

The Rams dominated the (Hillsborough) Riverview Sharks 45-12

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 26, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre welcomes back patrons

The Welcome Back Party was hosted Oct. 26 at Bayview Cottage.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2018
Boo Fest is frightfully fun in Lakewood Ranch

Thousands turn out for the annual Halloween-themed event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A Longboat Key ladder truck was among the units responding to a fire alarm at 1465 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 26, 2018
Longboat crews check out fire alarm at Players Club

No injuries reported, town says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One of the early voting sites is the Supervisor of Elections office in downtown Sarasota, 2001 Adams Lane.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 26, 2018
Turnout nearly 23% after first days of Sarasota early voting

In-person balloting opened on Monday and continues through Nov. 3.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 26, 2018
Sarasota Sheriff's Office launches new app

Real-time information available on 9-1-1 calls, other data.

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  • October 26, 2018
State House District 71: Tracy Pratt

Questions and answers with the candidates

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The young Crain children and their parents turn their attention to Nell (Violet McGraw) in "The Haunting of Hill House." Photo source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2018
Cringe Blog: Scares both old and new

"The Haunting of Hill House," with an ensemble cast that includes Michiel Huisman, Carla Gugino, Timothy Hutton and Kate Siegel, and "Scream," directed by Wes Craven and starring Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox and Skeet Ulrich, are this week's recommendation

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Board members and donors came to get the first look at the new building.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 26, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre unveils new Tamiami Trail building

The Herman and Sharon Frankel Asolo Rep Annex Dedication was hosted Oct. 25 at the Asolo Rep Annex.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • October 25, 2018
Out of the Blue returns to raise awareness on mental health

NAMI Sarasota County held its second annual Out of the Blue event at Sarasota Architectural Salvage on Oct. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Susan Chapman and her little devil, Chris.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • October 25, 2018
Costumed canines take over Arlington Park for Bark-O-Ween

Dogs and their owners got into the Halloween spirit at Arlington Paw Park for a wag-worthy celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 25, 2018
Second Change Last Opportunity honors community members

The 23rd Share the Light Luncheon was held Oct. 25 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 25, 2018
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens bring ladies to lunch

The first Lunch in the Gardens lecture series was hosted Oct. 25 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

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Fire crews from three services arrived to find The Shore ablaze at 10 p.m. Wednesday night.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 25, 2018
Fire breaks out at Longboat's Shore restaurant

Shore was riginally scheduled to open last year

  • Longboat Key
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