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Braden River's Craivon Koonce and Raymond Thomas celebrate during the Pirates 38-10 Kickoff Classic victory versus River Ridge Aug. 19. (courtesy McKenzie Moritz)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 24, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Ready to pass the time with high school football?

  • East County
  • Sports
The Haven preschool client Rebekah Ithier gets a kiss from Goose Godby. Courtesy image.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 24, 2016
Your Town

Sweaty but happy

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 24, 2016
Lake Club home tops sales at $1.61 million

Built in 2007, 16311 Baycross Drive has three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,464 square feet of living area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
After switching from wide receiver to defensive back last season, Braden River junior Tyrone Collins has received nine scholarship offers.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 24, 2016
Tyrone Collins becoming hottest corner in town

Pirates' junior cornerback racks up nine major college football scholarship offers.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA senior Greta Holland tallied 15 digs to lead the Thunder volleyball team to a 3-0 preseason victory versus Southeast Aug. 18.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 24, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 08.25.16

East County High 5 Moments: 08.25.16

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch senior Ande McDonald will lead the Mustangs in their season opener against Riverview Aug. 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 24, 2016
That's the ticket ...

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

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 23, 2016
Longboat Key Chamber members network during after hours

The members enjoyed a cash bar, appetizers and complimentary massages.

  • Longboat Key
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The meeting starts at 5:45 p.m.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 23, 2016
Bashaw renovations net savings

The School Board tonight will consider a change order for savings of more than $600,000.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota County has requested the Army Corps of Engineers withdraw their "finding of no significant impact" regarding a city of Sarasota plan to dredge Big Pass.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 23, 2016
County commission intervenes in Big Pass dredge

Sarasota County commissioners unanimously voted to request an environmental impact statement regarding the Big Pass dredge.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 23, 2016
Rock for a Cause seeks local musicians

The annual battle-of-the-bands fundraiser will accept submissions through Sept. 18

  • Arts + Culture
Tube Dude owner Scott Gerber recently moved his business from St. Armands Circle to downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 23, 2016
Sarasota’s Tube Dude repays economic incentives

Owner Scott Gerber has repaid $56,000 in tax dollars originally intended for business expansion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Owen Booth tells his father Willy about his first day of kindergarten.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 23, 2016
Southside Elementary wraps up first day of classes

Southside Elementary students sum up their first day of school experiences.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Four Republican candidates are competing in two Sarasota County Charter Review Board primary races.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 23, 2016
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Sarasota County Charter Review Board, District 2 and 5

Four Republican candidates explain their thoughts on the responsibilities of the county Charter Review Board.

  • Sarasota
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The Riverview High volleyball team opened its season victorious Aug. 22.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 23, 2016
Riverview volleyball opens season with win

The Rams defeated the Gulf Coast HEAT 3-0 Aug. 22.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • August 23, 2016
Film review: 'Hell or High Water'

Chris Pine shines in this cat-and-mouse thriller.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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