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In 2014, teenage drivers throughout the state were involved in 38,000 car crashes.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 21, 2015
Teen Driver Safety Week continues through Oct. 24

National Safety Council aims to educate the public on safe driving practices for teens.

  • East County
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Gurbaj Singh leads the pack of students riding tricycles for The Gan Trike-a-thon Wednesday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 21, 2015
The Gan fundraiser speeds up with Trike-a-thon

The Gan at Temple Sinai rides tricycles to help collect money for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
McKenzie Lantz contributed four kills and an ace to lead Sarasota Christian to a 3-0 win in the Class 2A-District 9 semifinals.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 21, 2015
Sarasota Christian breezes into district final

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team beat St. Petersburg Canterbury 3-0 Oct. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Braden River Middle School students dance in the courtyard before class Oct. 21 in celebration of anti-bullying efforts.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 21, 2015
Braden River dances against bullying

Students wore orange as part of the festivities.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Riverview High volleyball team will play Manatee for the Class 8A-District 6 title Oct. 22.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 21, 2015
Rams advance to title game

The Riverview High volleyball team is headed to the district championship for the first time since 2006.

  • Sarasota
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Sweet treats at KTTC.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • October 21, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 10.22.15

Key to the Cure opens up the season; SPARCC sets the stage high with scavenger hunt; other fun facts and "overheard's" from the social scene this week.

  • Black Tie
Tarah Kayne and Danny O'Shea train together five days a week at the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 21, 2015
Ellenton skaters form the perfect pair

Pairs figure skaters Tarah Kayne and Danny O’Shea will represent the United States at the 2015 Hilton HHonors Skate America Oct. 23 through Oct. 25, in Milwaukee, Wisc.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 21, 2015
10.22.2015 Cops Corner

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 21, 2015
Much Ado about Nothing: A new venue for Sarasota

Nothing Arts Center is cranking up Sarasota’s underground music scene, with a focus on inclusivity

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 21, 2015
Sweet dreams: La Dona Donuts' new store

Chelsea Elliott is cooking up success — one doughnut at a time

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 21, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 10.22.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 21, 2015
News Briefs: Longboat Key 10.22.15

GMD crosswalk construction; beach access discussion slated for Monday; Town's 60th anniversary party

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  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock seeks a new assistant town manager in place by the end of the year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 21, 2015
Bullock aims to attract top talent

Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock declines commission input on hiring a new assistant town manager but will accept input on attributes for his eventual successor.

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Homes by Towne plans to construct a resort-style pool and have an outdoor/indoor entertainment area with catering abilities as part of the project's amenity package. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 21, 2015
Lakewood Ranch condo project on the rise

Homes by Towne will break ground on Waterfront at Main Street in December.

  • East County
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The referendum asks voters to issue bonds or notes to finance burying of GMD overhead power feeders and utility lines and power poles.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 21, 2015
Down to the Wires: everything you need to know about the undergrounding referendum

Get the facts on undergrounding Longboat Key utilities before you cast your ballot in the Nov. 3 referendum.

  • Longboat Key
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