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Sarasota football roundup: 10.19.18
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  • October 19, 2018
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East County football roundup: 10.19.18
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  • October 19, 2018
East County football roundup: 10.19.18

East County football roundup: 10.19.18

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  • October 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch celebrates community

Club Day, Block Party fosters friendship in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • October 19, 2018
Sarasota Chamber shares members' success stories at annual meeting

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce looked back at a year of successful membership, events and campaigns during its annual membership meeting.

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SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays, Hope Family Services, Inc. Executive Director Laurel Lynch and WRC Executive Director Ashley Brown
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  • October 19, 2018
Three nonprofits come together for handbags & happy hour party

Handbags & Happy Hour was hosted Oct. 19 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

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Tommy Gregory
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  • October 19, 2018
District 73: Tommy Gregory

Military veteran vies for District 73 seat.

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Liv Coleman
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  • October 19, 2018
District 73: Liv Coleman

Democratic candidate focuses on schools.

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Dick Jacobs
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  • October 19, 2018
East Manatee Fire Rescue District Seat 3: Dick Jacobs

Dick Jacobs vies to maintain seat

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James Carlino
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  • October 19, 2018
East Manatee Fire Rescue District Seat 3: James Carlino

James Carlino wants to unify the fire districts

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School Board member Scott Hopes met with a parent at Braden River Middle School Oct. 17 to discuss a parking issue. Hopes said the School Board needs to develop a strategic plan.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2018
Stokes, Hopes face off

District 4 school board race to change board dynamics.

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Mike Plaia
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  • October 19, 2018
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  • October 19, 2018
Greyhawk Landing CDD Seat 1: Lindsay Rushmore

Candidate stresses good communication.

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Jim Hengel
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  • October 19, 2018
Greyhawk Landing CDD Seat 3: Jim Hengel

Candidate wants to have community advisory groups.

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  • October 19, 2018
Greyhawk Landing CDD Seat 3: Deborah Romano

Candidate emphasizes safety, improved landscaping.

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  • October 19, 2018
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After 2017 appointment, Hopes seeks full term.

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