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  • Pam Nadon
  • August 28, 2016
Film review: 'Don't Breathe'

Three young thieves get more than they bargained for in this tense thriller.

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Braden River running back Raymond Thomas rushed for 166 yards and a touchdown in his return to the gridiron Aug. 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 28, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Braden River running back snaps back to form in opener.

  • East County
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 27, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club celebrates being "Here All Year"

Bird Key Yacht Club celebrated the end of it's three-week closure with a party for those that are "Here All Year."

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Nicki Facompre and her mom, Lynn Facompre, smile for the camera after crossing the finish line.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • August 27, 2016
Special Olympics brings triumph to Benderson Park

Families, coaches enjoy watching 130 athletes compete in triathlon.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2016
GreyHawk youth dance the night away at social event.

Glitter tattos, karaoke highlight of event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kimberly Martinez believes she contracted Zika while traveling in the Virgin Islands.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 26, 2016
Newest Sarasota Zika victim speaks out

Residents who suspect they have Zika should visit their primary physician before going to Sarasota Memorial Hospital or the health department.

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Eight of the 11 members of the 100+ Club during the Tea Party.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • August 26, 2016
Pines of Sarasota residents cheers to 100 years

The centenarians at Pines of Sarasota welcome newcomers.

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Demolition was just the first step in redevelopment at the Colony Resort. COURTESY PHOTO
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 26, 2016
Colony Beach and Tennis Club developers make unit owners 'really good' settlement offer

Offer comes to $130,000 per unit plus a $200,000 bonus for oceanfront units and $100,000 for mid-rise units

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The National Weather Service forecasts a wet weekend for Longboat Key.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 26, 2016
Tropical storm unlikely to form but Longboat Key will be wet this weekend

Dredging job unlikely to be interrupted

  • Longboat Key
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Pictured is the great room of one of the penthouse offerings. Penthouses will be up to 3,326 square feet. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2016
Developers ready to launch Lakewood Ranch project

Lakeshore condo project back on track after reworked architectural plan.

  • East County
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Longboat Key Town Manager David Bullock has crafted a $15.7 million budget for fiscal year 2016-17.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 26, 2016
$15.7M budget proposal cuts property tax rate in Longboat Key

Costly pensions, projects complicate financial future

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 26, 2016
Sarasota County aims to collect $350K from failed studio

The county will begin collections proceedings after a judge ruled in the case of failed economic incentives and Sanborn Studios.

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County crews are currently restoring the asphalt along Bee Ridge Road between McIntosh Road and Honore Avenue after a water main break yesterday.
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 26, 2016
Lane closures continue after water main break

Partial lane closures continue on Bee Ridge today after a water main broke yesterday between McIntosh Road and Honore Avenue.

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    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • August 26, 2016
Students eat up summer reward at Braden River Elementary

Principle Rio celebrates her birthday with pie in the face.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2016
Warriors at Ranch helps veterans

Women veterans focus of fundraiser.

  • East County
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