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  • July 10, 2017
Crews rescue suspended worker from Palm Avenue construction site

Following a scaffolding malfunction, emergency personnel rescued a worker trapped on the side of the high-rise at 624 S. Palm.

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Chamber President Gail Loefgren went on this trip last year. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 10, 2017
Deadline nearing for Longboat Chamber China Trip

The deadline to register for the nine-day trip is July 17.

  • Longboat Key
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The U.S. Paralympic Soccer Team will practice at PSC from July 18-24, in preparation for two friendly games against Canada on July 21 and 23.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 10, 2017
Paralympic Soccer Team to play friendlies at Premier Sports Campus

The team will take on Canada July 21 and 23.

  • East County
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Weldon Frost was a frequent Christmastime bell ringer.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 10, 2017
Weldon Frost led life with knowledge, integrity

Weldon Frost, 86, died July 2.

  • Longboat Key
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Summer Lemieux was found with 126.9 grams of marijuana, 3 grams of cocaine, weight scales and other drug paraphernalia, according to the SPD
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • July 9, 2017
Sarasota resident charged with four drug-related felonies

The 26-year-old was found in possession of nearly 127 grams of marijuana

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Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 9, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch area and East County.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 9, 2017
Soap opera stars shine at Samantha's Friends fundraiser

Several actors, pageant queens and local philanthropic supporters gathered for the event on July 9 at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

  • Black Tie
Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) members measured the lionfish as teams arrived with their coolers.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 9, 2017
Lionfish Derby spearheads invasive species

The derby culminated on July 9 with a weigh-in and tasting at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 8, 2017
Pints, pups bark up birthday fun

Oak and Stone birthday bash supports Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 8, 2017
Fun slithers into East County library

John Storm takes children's program to next level.

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East County man dies in home invasion.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 8, 2017
East County man dies in home invasion

Sheriff's Office does not believe the crime to be a random act of violence.

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Fun Life Entertainment's floating jungle gym anchored off the eastern shore of Greer Island.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 8, 2017
Floating jungle gym finds a home near Longboat

The owner of the recreational structure plans to anchor near Greer Island for the rest of the summer.

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SMR confirmed the Sarasota Polo Club is in the process of being sold to developer David Meunier.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 7, 2017
UPDATE: Sale of Sarasota Polo Club nears completion

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch confirms potential sale to developer David Meunier.

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Weldon Frost was a prolific writer of letters to the editor.
  • By Weldon Frost | Contributor
  • July 7, 2017
Weldon Frost led adventurous, loving life

Memorial for "The last gentleman of Longboat' planned for the fall

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East County sports roundup: 07.07.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 7, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.07.17

East County sports roundup: 07.07.17

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