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Brasil finds a personal connection in telling the history of the Seminole Indians native to Sarasota.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • August 31, 2016
Painting History: Richie Brasil honors Rosemary history

The graffiti artists pays tribute to local Seminole history with mural.

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  • August 31, 2016
Arise Music Arts Communication unleashes students' inner musician

For Susan Gabriel, learning an instrument is about more than notes on a page — it’s about communicating through a universal language.

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  • Katie Johns
  • August 31, 2016
Lido black skimmer colony thrives, despite Colin

The storm washed away all their nests, but the skimmer carried on with a high populating season.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 31, 2016
Grand Bay condominium sells for $675,000

The condominium has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,270 square feet of living area.

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  • August 31, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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Gabby and Liz Sgro donate $1.40 from every shirt they sell to Girls Inc., because they believe it fits with their mission to empower girls.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2016
T-shirt business glows with growth, helps charity

Nolan Middle School sisters might be dressed for success.

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Lena Schlabach and daughters/co-workers Sydni and Felicia Schlabach take a break during their August visit to Sarasota to do a photoshoot on the beach. Photo courtesy of Katelyn Prisco Photography.
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  • August 31, 2016
Farmhouse fashion meets beachside boho in Burns Court

Former Amish woman looks to her roots to start handmade clothing line.

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  • August 31, 2016
Lakewood Ranch bugged out on midges

Dragonflies can scratch off 300 mosquitoes a day.

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Lakewood Ranch Chargers midfielder Jason Biro attempts to maintain possession during last year's Tampa Bay Labor Day Showcase.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

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The Romeo y Julieta crepe at La Creperie is $10.
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  • Katie Johns
  • August 31, 2016
Eat around the world in St. Armands

From Italian to Irish, the Longboat Observer puts five of St. Armands Circle's international flavors to a taste test.

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  • Katie Johns
  • August 31, 2016
Community Harvest celebrates 19 years

Since the first Community Harvest, Columbia has donated $1.8 million to charitable organizations.

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Robert Sullivan says Nathan Benderson Park is one of the main reasons he and his wife chose this area to live.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2016
New CEO takes helm of SANCA

Nathan Benderson Park puts former promoter on center stage

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch senior offensive tackle Sam Jackson verbally committed to the University of Central Florida in July.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2016
Blind (side) faith

Mustang coaches, players believe their senior left tackle can handle all challenges.

  • East County
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Braden River’s Brittney Walters shot 51 to earn individual medalist honors for the Pirates during their 233-280 season-opening victory against Cardinal Mooney Aug. 25. (courtesy photo)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 09.01.16

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  • August 30, 2016
Manatee School Board races go to runoff

District 1 and District 3 seats will be determined in November.

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