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Authorities taped off the entry to the Whole Foods property as they responded to the vehicle fire inside the parking garage.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 14, 2018
Car catches fire at Whole Foods parking garage

Emergency personnel are responding to a vehicle fire at the downtown Whole Foods on First Street.

  • Sarasota
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Clean-up crews are scheduled to visit Greer Island three times a week to pick up litter.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 14, 2018
Manatee County to clean Greer Island

This gesture marks the first step in what the county sees as a thawing of a tense relationship with Longboat Key, County spokesman says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beth, Carter and Kennon McCaa have made math a big part of their family life.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 14, 2018
Math no problem for Lakewood Ranch 13-year-old

River Club teen earns acceptance into Study of Exceptional Talent.

  • East County
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East County's Mylon Shamble is trying to make a name for herself on American Idol.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 14, 2018
East County woman faces the pressure of American Idol

Lakewood Ranch High graduate waits for her time in the spotlight.

  • East County
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Archie Griffin tees off at his namesake tournament. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 14, 2018
Football great lives up to the legend

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Director of Development Rob Oglesby and his wife and executive director, Dari Oglesby, give some newly vaccinated puppies a snuggle. The pair loves seeing the transformation undergone by animals in care.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2018
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue plans $8 million expansion

Nate's space for dogs will double, while room for cats will expand 25%.

  • East County
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 14, 2018
Go for the Cure swings into 20th anniversary

The Key Niners and the Women's 18-Hole golf associations held their annual event benefiting Breast Health Sarasota, Inc. on March 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Emily Hall said her local aquarium made a huge impact on her.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 14, 2018
Something new to sea in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 14, 2018
Happy Birthday, Betsy!

Betsy Stewart is turning 90 on March 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dolores Engelke started making the stuffed bears while recuperating from back and hip surgery.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 14, 2018
Longboater stitches and stuffs happiness

In 2017, Dolores Engelke knitted and sent out 307 hand-made bears to various charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michele and Reese Bowen
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 14, 2018
You Observed: Bird Key takes in Westcoast Black Theater Troupe performance

On March 3, the Westcoast Black Theater Troupe brought their talents to the club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 14, 2018
New lines give new use to Longboat tennis courts

Longboat Key Public Works Department painted pickleball lines and purchased portable pickleball nets for a Bayfront Park tennis court.

  • Longboat Key
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Ian Martin.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 14, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Ian Martin

The ODA lacrosse senior talks beating rival teams and fishing in the Seychelles.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota's Nancy Wagner, an Asian Women's Club member, stepped into the middle of the dance circle created during the Orchid Ball. Photo by Amelia Hanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2018
Club news: Asian women celebrate heritage with Orchid Ball

River Strand residents raise $42,000 for charity.

  • East County
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Sarasota's Emma Anderson, who turns 2 in May, flops on a pile of pillows during a session with The Brats Club SRQ. Her mother, Megan, says she loves being able to take Emma to the park before or after the group.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2018
Finish tower takes on new life after World Rowing Championships

SANCA works to build a business base for its finish tower.

  • East County
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