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  • Ryan Butler
  • October 16, 2017
Sarasota police ask public to help find paratriathlete's bicycle

Police say the visually impaired athlete's bike was stolen Oct. 10.

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The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 16, 2017
Manatee commission workshops tackle health care, flooding

Two sets of workshops will be held Oct. 16.

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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 15, 2017
Cops Corner: Man scammed in home theater system purchase

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 15, 2017
Triathletes dash through Longboat Key

The annual triathlon was changed to a duathlon due to a high number of jellyfish in the water.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 15, 2017
SPARCC raises the roof with Amazing Raise after-party

Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center held its most lively fundraiser of the year on Oct.14 at Michael’s On East.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 14, 2017
Jaguars invade St. Armands Circle

The Sun Coast Jaguar Club 32nd Annual Concours d’Elegance took place on Oct. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
East County football roundup: 10.13.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 13, 2017
East County football roundup: 10.13.17

East County football roundup: 10.13.17

  • East County
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Sarasota football roundup: 10.13.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 13, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 10.13.17

Sarasota football roundup: 10.13.17

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 13, 2017
Braden River High football beats Sarasota High 41-14

Two Pirates starters returned from injury in the win.

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East County’s Holly Doney and her dog, April, met when Doney was volunteering at the Lakewood Ranch Humane Society. Doney later adopted April.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 13, 2017
Putts Fore Mutts should generate green

Golf tournament, and now tennis tourney as well, raises money for the Lakewood Ranch Humane Society.

  • East County
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The elevator shaft in this home home at 585 Halyard Lane in Country Club Shores sparked months of public backlash leading to the 30 foot height restriction.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • October 13, 2017
Planning board approves height regulations

The town advances plans to codify a 30 foot height restriction on single-family residential properties.

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As president of the Lakewood Ranch Garden Club, Greenbrook’s Lori Walker can be found sharing her ideas on-site with fellow club members.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 13, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's best clubs

Block Party and Club Day returns to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

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While some people still go just to read and check out books, Sarasota's libraries offer a wide variety of services. (Cassidy Alexander)
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 13, 2017
The next chapter: How libraries are adapting to users' changing needs

As in-person library use falls, Sarasota system sees a swing toward virtual services and new emphasis as community hubs.

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The Florida Department of Transportation just finished its reconfiguration of the Interstate 75 interchange at University Parkway and now will begin work at State Road 70. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2017
FDOT readies for S.R. 70 interchange construction

A public information meeting will be held Oct. 19.

  • East County
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Co-Chairs Matt and Diana Buchanan, Marko Radisic and Ashley Kozel with President of SMHF Mason Ayres, Saks Fifth Avenue General Manager Terri Najmolhoda and Co-Chairs Donna and David Koffman and Kelly and Dr. Michael Van Vliet
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 13, 2017
Key to the Cure marks the unofficial start of the social season

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation sold more than 1,000 tickets to the annual fundraiser, which took place Oct. 12 at Saks Fifth Avenue.

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