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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 11, 2018
Cops Corner: Lottery "winner" comes up empty

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 10, 2018
Plymouth Harbor cuts ribbon on Northwest Garden Building

The new building features memory care, assisted living and residential living spaces.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Deedee Nash shows off her costume at the People's Gala.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 10, 2018
The People's Gala entertains for eighth year

The annual Crystal Ball fundraiser benefits the Selby Library.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 10, 2018
Campers go wild at Humane Society

Kids were introduced to both shelter and farm animals at the two-day camp.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Florida Gov. Rick Scott, center, cuts a ceremonial ribbon to celebrate a historic grant presented to MTC.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 10, 2018
Governor delivers historic grant to Manatee Technical College in Bradenton

MTC receives $200,000 from the first Florida Job Growth Grant Fund.

  • East County
  • News
Stephanie Kight takes over for the retiring Barbara A. Zdravecky.
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  • Ryan Butler
  • January 10, 2018
Sarasota-area Planned Parenthood announces new CEO

Stephanie Kight will replace Barbara A. Zdravecky, who retired last year.

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(From left to right) ‎Neal Signature Homes Building Division President Randy Turkovics, CEO Pat Neal, PureStyle President Charlene Neal, President Michael Storey and Southwest Florida Regional President Michael Greenberg
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  • Ryan Butler
  • January 10, 2018
Neal Communites sets record sales mark in 2017

The Lakewood Ranch-based homebuilder saw a 6% increase in home sales from 2016.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Clockwise from top left: Gil Waters in victory after the opening of the new Ringling Bridge, August 2003. Waters and city engineer Alex Davis-Shaw. Waters and his wife, Elisabeth. “The Old Coots Lunch Bunch.”
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 10, 2018
Tribute to a visionary

For nearly 60 years, Gil Waters was a force in Sarasota. Thanks to his passion, vision and determination, we have the ‘Gil Waters Bridge,’ the Van Wezel and FCCI Insurance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A condominium in Grand Bay II topped recent real estate transactions, selling for $1.65 million
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 10, 2018
Grand Bay II condo sells for $1.65 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 25-29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The home at 7710 Sloane Gardens Court recently sold for $1.25 million.Â
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 10, 2018
Sloane Gardens home tops local sales at $1.25 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 25-29.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Ed Smith Stadium. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 10, 2018
Orioles spring training tickets go on sale Jan. 13

The team recommends that fans purchase their tickets online.

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Keegan Martin (left), Landon Martin (below), Darren Martin, Simeon Brubacher (below), Steven Brubacher and Taylor Rahn.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 10, 2018
Anna Maria native rescues five from Sarasota Bay near Longboat's north end

Two men and three boys were transported to local hospitals with symptoms of hypothermia, Longboat Fire and Rescue say.

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Ron Basque and Ryan Modjeski, 13, sing "Believe" from "Finding Neverland."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 10, 2018
Final act for Players Centre?

The performing arts group announces upcoming season, which could be its final at the current theater.

  • East County
  • News
Three-year-old Emily Mercurio, of Central Park, makes a craft after story time at the Braden River Library Jan. 2.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 10, 2018
It's time to make friends for the library

Meeting aims to form a Friends of the Library group for Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The Flying Espanas created new standards for trapeze artists after incorporating ballet and gymnastics into their routine. Photo courtesy of Carolina Espana Nock
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 10, 2018
Circus greats head to Ring of Fame

The Circus Ring of Fame will inductee five new performers and groups to its ranks on Jan. 13.

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