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  • David Conway
  • August 18, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 08.18.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Former ODA outfielder Desmond Lindsay tied a team record for the Brooklyn Cyclones, finishing with seven RBI Aug. 12.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 18, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.18.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.18.16

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Sena Szczepaniuk and Madelyne Anderson won the Girls 14 Open Gold Division of the 2016 Junior Beach Tour Championships July 22-24. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 18, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Pine View sophomore wins beach volleyball crown.

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney senior Vinny Conetta will kickoff his final season Aug. 19 during the Cougars Preseason Classic versus DeSoto County.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 18, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

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Lynn Woods winds up to bowl.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 17, 2016
Chamber challenges businesses to bowling tournament

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosts twelve teams for bowling tournament Wednesday, Aug. 17 at Sarasota Lanes.

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  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 17, 2016
Manatee County accepting applications for  Healthcare Advisory Board

Manatee County accepting applications for  Healthcare Advisory Board

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Allison Gregory, owner of the new Lakewood Ranch Pilates studio, demonstrates some moves on the Wunda Chair.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 17, 2016
Pilates studio hopes to work out in Lakewood Ranch

California transplant wants to share her love of the low-impact physical fitness system.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • August 17, 2016
Film review: 'Indignation'

'Indignation' shines a light on fate and its elusive grasp.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 17, 2016
Theater review: 'Bell, Book and Candle'

“Bell, Book and Candle” enchants audiences at The Players.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 17, 2016
Sarasota Herald-Tribune staff moves to unionize

Organizers have cited their dissatisfaction with parent company GateHouse Media in preparing to join the NewsGuild - CWA.

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The tentative budget for fiscal year 2017 shows plans to construct a permanent restroom at Bay Island Park.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 17, 2016
County plans bathrooms for Siesta Key park

The tentative budget for fiscal year 2017 shows the addition of restrooms to Nora Patterson Bay Island Park.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 17, 2016
CNBC names Sarasota among best places to start a business

The news website this month ranked the city 15th on its list of top metro areas to launch a business venture.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 17, 2016
Bay Isles home sells for $1,645,000

The home has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,059 square feet of living area.

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Clayton Spencer, a 2015 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High, works with 8-year-old Nathan Callahan on a cast handstand to back hip circle. After reaching Level 10 status, Spencer is now turning his attention to coaching at EVO Athletics.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 17, 2016
Clayton Spencer turns the page on gymnastics career

Former Lakewood Ranch High gymnast takes on new role as an assistant coach for EVO Athletics’ boys gymnastics team.

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Stacy Alexander, Mote Assistant Vice President for Community Relations and Communications, and Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby at last year's family festival.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 17, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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