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Ryan Schloesser of Mote holds a juvenile snook that was raised for fisheries enhancement research in 2017. Photo courtesy of Conor Goulding / Mote Marine Laboratory
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 11, 2018
Mote and Florida conservations groups partner to restore snook population

Coastal Conservation Association Florida, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Mote Marine Laboratory are partnering on a two-year initiative to stock 10,000 juvenile snook.

  • Longboat Key
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Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell in "In Bruges." Photo source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 10, 2018
Binge Blog: The bright side of dark times

"In Bruges," starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes, and "Cruel Intentions," starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon, are this week's Binge Blog picks.

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  • Katie Johns
  • September 10, 2018
Longboat Key Public Works continues 9/11 tradition

Public Works employees placed 2,977 American flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive Sept. 10, which will remain standing all day on Sept. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 10, 2018
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Rosh Hashanah

Congregants gathered for lunch at Cafe L'Europe Sept. 10 following a service at the temple.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The no-swim advisory will remain in place until tests show acceptable levels of bacteria in the water.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 10, 2018
No-swim advisory lifted for Bird Key

Once again, officials have detected elevated bacteria levels associated with red tide in Sarasota’s waters.

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The Gardeners Out East Garden Club in Lakewood Ranch present Vets2Success founder Bryan Jacobs with a check for $2,300 for his Vets to Agro program.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch gardeners assist veterans

The Vets2Succss nonprofit will use a $2,300 donation for a farming program.

  • East County
  • News
Bolt was brought to Mote on Sept. 4 after being found on Longboat Key. Photo courtesy of Conor Goulding/ Mote
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 10, 2018
Third rescued whale dies at Mote

Bolt, a male melon-headed whale, died Sept. 7 after being humanely euthanized.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • September 10, 2018
Canine Club dog park opens at Gillespie Park

After years of residents pushing for a dog park in the Gillespie Park neighborhood, the Canine Club finally opens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Casey, Kiley and Dennis Berkery performed in "The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe." at Venice Theatre. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 10, 2018
'Peter and the Starcatcher' makes theater a family affair

Two father-son actor pairs take family bonding to the next level through "Peter and the Starcatcher" at Venice Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • September 9, 2018
Youth learn life skills with Blooming Impressions

Blooming Impressions partner with Kappa Alpha Psi to offer minority youth a way to learn skills and gain self-esteem.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • September 9, 2018
Art Center Sarasota's third iconcept jr. fundraiser showcases the future of fashion

Young designers prepare to debut outfits made from recycled materials for the fashion show on Sept. 23.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 8, 2018
Sarasota runners have sweet treat at Donut Run

About 300 runners participated The Half Dozen Donut Run to raise awareness about apraxia.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2018
Braden River football beats Manatee for first time

The Pirates won a 41-31 shootout with the Hurricanes

  • East County
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East County football roundup: 09.07.18.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2018
East County football roundup: 09.07.18

East County football roundup: 09.07.18

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Sarasota football roundup: 09.07.18
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2018
Sarasota football roundup: 09.07.18

Sarasota football roundup: 09.07.18

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