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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • June 6, 2017
Film review: 'Churchill'

Brian Cox embodies a guilt-ridden Winston Churchill like no actor before him.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 6, 2017
Theater review: 'Burt & Me'

The dream of love gets a Burt Bacharach soundtrack in FST’s 'Burt & Me.'

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East County sports roundup: 06.08.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 6, 2017
East County sports roundup: 06.06.17

East County sports roundup: 06.06.17

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Detour map. Courtesy of Manatee County.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 5, 2017
County anticipates partial Lorraine Road closure

A temporary detour on Deer Drive will take motorists to Lorraine Road destinations south of University Parkway.

  • East County
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Jason Morales and Sammy Stoltz, two of the leaders attempting to get lacrosse into Lakewood Ranch High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch High offers summer lacrosse clinics

The school is attempting to start lacrosse programs for the 2017-2018 season.

  • East County
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Chuck Whittall hopes to submit a plan for the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort property on June 26.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 5, 2017
Chuck Whittall meets June 1 payment deadline

The developer hopes to submit a plan for the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort property on June 26.

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The new form-based zoning code would divide the city into a series of transects, transitioning from more suburban to more urban in character.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 5, 2017
City initiates form-based code changes

The city must make changes to its planning documents to allow for the eventual implementation of a new zoning code, but adaptation is still a ways off.

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Residents can only water lawns before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m., per the new regulations, and only on specific days of the week based on their addresses.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 5, 2017
Less rain in Sarasota means more restrictions on water use

New regulations say residents can only water lawns once a week through August.

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U.S. women' s eight team gold medalist Lindsay Shoop was the guest speaker on Friday to announce single day tickets are now on sale for the 2017 World Rowing Championships in Sarasota. The event will be telecast by NBC network.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 5, 2017
NBC Sports to televise 2017 World Rowing Championships in Sarasota

Agreement includes more than 10 hours of coverage.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 4, 2017
Sarasota Young Professionals Group takes guests back in time

Eventgoers at the YPG Throwback Gala: Sarasota Through the Years enjoyed a night of nostalgic fun on June 3 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 4, 2017
Riverview High School honors the class of 2017

Graduates ended their high school careers with a commencement ceremony on June 3 at Robarts Arena.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 3, 2017
Booker High School graduates inspire spectators

The class of 2017 was celebrated during an emotional commencement ceremony on June 3 at Robarts Arena.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 3, 2017
Caps off to ODA graduates

ODA graduates largest class in 92-year history.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 3, 2017
Mote hosts World Oceans Day celebration

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium held the event on June 3 at Mote Aquarium.

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Tyrone Collins verbally committed to the University of Missouri. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 3, 2017
Braden River cornerback makes verbal commitment

The soon-to-be senior made his announcement on Twitter.

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