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  • Katie Johns
  • September 22, 2018
Sarasota Bay Watch hosts 'clamtastic' evening

Scallopalooza: I's Clamtastic! took place on Sept. 22 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2018
Privateers invade Lakewood Ranch area library

Pirate ship sails for story time at Braden River Library.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 21, 2018
Riverview football runs all over Alonso for win

The Rams scored six rushing TD's in a 48-8 win

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Sarasota football roundup: 09.21.18
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 21, 2018
Sarasota football roundup: 09.21.18

Sarasota football roundup: 09.21.18

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East County football roundup: 09.21.18
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 21, 2018
East County football roundup: 09.21.18

East County football roundup: 09.21.18

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • September 21, 2018
Centenarians honored at Pines of Sarasota

Pines of Sarasota said cheers to a 100 years to its centenarians.

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The Old Braden River Historical Society holds river cleanups throughout the year. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 21, 2018
River conservation group kicks off meeting season

First Braden River cleanup scheduled for October.

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No-swim advisory lifted for Longboat Key
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 21, 2018
No-swim advisory lifted for Longboat Key

Conditions improve at Longboat beaches

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Nic Cage and John Travolta in "Face/Off." Source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 21, 2018
Binge Blog: Coming out of my Cage

"Face/Off," starring Nic Cage, John Travolta, Joan Allen and Gina Gershon, and "Magic for Humans," a Netflix original hosted by Justin Willman, are this week's recommendations.

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Knowledge McDaniel is now eligible to play in the Pirates' final six regular season games.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 20, 2018
Braden River wide receiver ruled eligible for rest of regular season

The senior will still be ineligible for the postseason should Braden River qualify

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 20, 2018
East and West collaborate for annual expo

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted the 10th annual East Meets West Business Expo on Sept. 20.

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Visitors to Longboat Key Beach are warned not to participate in water recreation while the advisory is in place.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 20, 2018
No-swim advisory in place for Longboat Key

Red tide causes bacteria levels to increase. in Longboat.

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Inductees reveal their plaques at last year's induction.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 20, 2018
Circus Ring of Fame announces 2019 inductees

Four acts will be inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame on Jan. 13.

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  • Neighbors
Air conditioning upgrades are among the projects eligible for the PACE project.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 20, 2018
Longboat Key will participate in PACE program

Residents will be able to pay off home improvements on tax bill.

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Longboat Key Town Hall
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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 20, 2018
Longboat passes budget with no increase in tax rate

Commissioners will take a final vote for approval on Sept. 24.

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