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LECOM School of Pharmacy students, from left, Brandi Conely, Kelly Fero, Stephanie Wills and Johnny Le Nguyen (far right), stand with faculty mentor Victoria Reinhartz in front of the group’s winning poster presentation. Courtesy.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 3, 2017
Drinking water safe despite smell

I-75 flyover gains Sarasota County approvals

  • East County
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Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells and Capt. Robert Mealy say keeping up with growth in the East County area is challenge for the sheriff' s office.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 3, 2017
Manatee Sheriff seeks proactive patrol

Manatee County sheriff weighs in on growth.

  • East County
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Workers installed sod April 20 over dirt exposed because of construction.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 3, 2017
Lakewood Ranch condo project scrapped?

Is The Lakeshore luxury condo project in Lakewood Ranch on hold or for sale?

  • East County
  • News
University Place leaders say Pond 14 seems to be losing water faster than other ponds.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 3, 2017
University Place residents worried for water

Drought, pump failure create challenge for irrigation pond.

  • East County
  • News
Tara Elementary School kindergarten teacher Josephine Johnson shows her students how to prepare garlic cloves for cooking.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 3, 2017
Kindergarteners open up their very own restaurant

Restaurant puts experience on the menu for Tara students.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 3, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 4

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Chuck Whittall speaks at Monday' s meeting.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 3, 2017
Chuck Whittall ready to move ahead with proposal for Colony property

The developer said he will comply with Longboat Key's 65-foot height limit.

  • Longboat Key
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Town Manager Dave Bullock will retire in January.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 3, 2017
Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock will retire in January

Bullock made the announcement at a Town Commission meeting on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Peter Schrum and one of his Heavenly Putters clubs.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 3, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man follows his faith to create heaven-sent putter

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jake Taraska presents a check to Dick Vitale and the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 3, 2017
Lakewood Ranch teen has special philanthropy mentor

Sports broadcasting legend Dick Vitale has shown him how to raise money.

  • East County
  • News
Luca Whitaker, Lily Pierson, Jaden Haley, Sandra Elsadek and Derrian Gobourne
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 3, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics helps five athletes achieve stardom

All five have placed high in national competitions.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 3, 2017
Point of Pride: Harvey Milk Festival returns to Sarasota

The eighth annual festival returns to Five Points Park with a focus on equality, art and music.

  • Arts + Culture
Ida Zito, Diane Roskamp, Jean Weidner Goldstein and Margaret Wise
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 3, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 05.04.17

The end of April means the end of season, but there's been plenty going on around Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Tennis courts, along with pickleball and basketball courts, are open.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 3, 2017
Longboat Key's Bayfront Park is nearly complete

Town hopes project's gulf-side phase can get started soon.

  • Longboat Key
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Ali Yawn.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 3, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 05.03.17

East County High 5 Moments: 05.03.17

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