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Christian Sharbono and Chance Sharbono, who finished in second place at 138 pounds in Class 2A. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 8, 2017
Big wrestling efforts fall just short for locals

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 9

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Damien Gordon rises for a shot.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 8, 2017
Lakewood Ranch basketball tasked with redeveloping chemistry

After their historic senior class departs, it will be up to three returnees to get the Mustangs back to the final four.

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner on Longboat Key!
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 8, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.8.2017

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
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  • Katie Johns
  • March 8, 2017
The Rev. Bill Friederich sworn in

He was elected by the congregation in January to take over as the full-time minister of Longboat Island Chapel.

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  • Neighbors
Photo by Anna Brugmann
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 8, 2017
Race of the mascots

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium hosted its mascot race on Siesta Key Beach on March 8.

  • Longboat Key
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Photo courtesy of Jon F. Swift Construction
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  • Katie Johns
  • March 8, 2017
Bayfront Park pickleball and tennis courts open to public

The courts officially opened on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Cortez Heron" by Karen Beach was chosen at this year' s cover art.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 8, 2017
Island directory makes a comeback

The Island Comber will be delivered to all homes, business and hotels room from Anna Maria Island to Lido Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 8, 2017
Police seek answers to bike crashes

So far, there have been three accidents involving bicycles on Longboat Key in 2017.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 8, 2017
Country Club Shores residents organize against exceptions to Key height restrictions

On Monday evening, the Town Commission considered adjustments to these exceptions in the town code.

  • Longboat Key
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(John McGuire)
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 8, 2017
180 units: no more, no less

Speakers at a PAC-hosted event reminded residents what the Colony referendum means.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Erin and Doug Christy hosted a citrus-themed brunch March 4 at their home for visiting family members. Photo courtesy of Erin Christy
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 8, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 03.09.17

From wedding anniversaries to backyard bashes, we've got the scoop on last week's social happenings.

  • Black Tie
Gavin Root.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 8, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 03.08.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 03.08.17

  • East County
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Matt Bertrand. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 8, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 03.08.17

East County High 5 Moments: 03.08.17

  • East County
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  • Katie Johns
  • March 7, 2017
Longboat Chamber networks after hours

Chamber members gathered at Chubby's, soon to be Tiny's LBK Tavern, on March 7.

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