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The V Foundation for Cancer Research CEO Susan Braun, Florida State men's basketball coach Leonard Hamilton, ESPN broadcaster Mike Greenberg, Dick Vitale and Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh. Photo by Kayleigh Omang.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 16, 2018
Dick Vitale fights cancer with 'an enthusiasm unknown to mankind'

The Dick Vitale Gala, held May 11 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, raised more than $3.7 million dollars for The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

  • East County
  • Sports
New Lakewood Ranch coach Christopher Culton spearheaded the effort to upgrade the Mustangs' helmets.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 16, 2018
Mustangs coach tackles concussions

New helmet technology provided by Riddell's InSite Training Tool (ITT) will allow the Lakewood Ranch High football program to monitor each player for head injuries.

  • East County
  • Sports
Booker High's Johnnie Williams IV leaps in the air after reaching the state semifinals by beating Mariner High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 16, 2018
Proposed FHSAA playoff adjustments give coaches mixed feelings

The potential changes will be put to a vote in the fall

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
eau Sanson wades through the water during Mote’s Mommy and Me camp last year.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 16, 2018
Beat the heat with local summer camps

From sailing to science, local summer camps have offerings for everyone.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gus waits for a birthday treat with his friends Lilly, Louie, Taffy, and Lido. Photo courtesy of Denise Creedon.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 16, 2018
Happy birthday, Gus!

The Country Club Shores dog celebrated with his furry friends and plenty of treats.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mackenzie Grace has taken multiple AP classes over the years to keep her GPA up high enough to be valedictorian. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 16, 2018
Does 4.0 make the grade for students in Lakewood Ranch?

High school seniors fought to rise above a number once considered perfection.

  • East County
  • News
Morgan Cummins.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 16, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Morgan Cummins

The Lakewood Ranch High senior softball catcher, who is committed to LSU, talks reaching the final four and her love of reading.

  • East County
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Morgan Cummins.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 16, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Morgan Cummins

East County Athlete of the Week: Morgan Cummins

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 16, 2018
Cops Corner: Officer lends a helping hand

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Ethan Parker, Skyler Cruz and Weston Smith, kindergarteners, ask the big questions, like if the shark tooth provided by Mote Marine Laboratory was even real.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 16, 2018
Animation excites Bashaw students

Students at Bashaw Elementary showcase STEAM activities worked on throughout the year.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 16, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 17

A calendar of our favorite arts and entertainment events happening in and around Sarasota this week, from Sarasota Festival of Vocal Arts to Drag Queen Bingo Bonanza.

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  • Things To Do
Film producer Noam Dromi, author Sally Fernandez and publisher David Dunham. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Shellie Terry
  • May 16, 2018
Sarasota political thriller author Sally Fernandez lands movie option

Sarasota author Sally Fernandez lands movie option for her latest book, "The Beekeeper's Secret."

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 15, 2018
Junior League of Sarasota honors award recipients and past presidents

The Annual Awards Celebration Dinner was hosted May 15 at The Francis.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 15, 2018
St. Armands Circle Association gets down to business

About 70 association members gathered for a meeting and award ceremony on May 15 in the Harbourside Ballroom of The Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 15, 2018
Contractors survey Colony site for possible repairs

Developer Chuck Whittall and a representative for beachfront owners, Manfred Welfonder, disagree about the outcome of the survey, both saying that contractors gave them assurance about their positions.

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