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  • By Adrian Moore and Grayce Burns
  • February 9, 2022
Innovation can help save Sarasota Bay and the Everglades

New robot weeders could save farmers from using harmful herbicides that contribute to runoff and poor water quality.

  • Longboat Key
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A rendering of the Luxe Dream Garage that will be built in the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park. (Courtesy rendering)
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 9, 2022
Car condo project starts its engine in Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park

Developer David Slone says his Luxe Dream Garage project in Lakewood Ranch has sold half the units with groundbreaking July 1.

  • East County
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Melanie Marcotte, Kelsey Wehde Wilson, Luke Johnson, James Ashford, Susan Angermann, and Bruce Price in 2018. (Photo courtesy of FST )
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  • Spencer Fordin
  • February 9, 2022
Florida Studio Theatre mourns loss of James Ashford

Coordinator of casting and hiring worked at FST for 21 years.

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Senior Brian Hershberger is a key post presence for Sarasota Christian.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 9, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Blazers win by playing to team's strengths

Sarasota Christian's boys basketball team won 14 games in a row this season, a program record.

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  • February 9, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Adam Bassil

The Sarasota Christian senior talks his basketball origins and his three-point shot.

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Lakewood Ranch's Mike Fetchko has been the driving force behind the Bradenton Area River Regatta, Manatee County's biggest one-day event.
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 9, 2022
Lakewood Ranch man helps make the Bradenton Area River Regatta the area's premier event

Lakewood Ranch's Mike Fetchko is the driving force behind the Bradenton Area River Regatta.

  • East County
  • News
Built in 2001, the home at 642 Ranger Lane has six bedrooms, seven-and-a-half baths, a pool and 7,091 square feet of living area.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • February 9, 2022
Country Club Shores home sells for more than $7 million

A home in Country Club Shores tops transactions at $7.73 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
One of the projects suggested by Siesta Key leaders is a beach parking system that displays real-time space availability.
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  • Blake Fussell
  • February 9, 2022
SKA submits ideas for penny surtax project consideration

Beach parking app was one project that gained traction with Siesta Key residents.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key now has a permitting process for propane and natural gas fire pits outside of structures. (File photo)
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 9, 2022
Longboat Key establishes permitting process for permanently installed fire pits

Developers can now build permanently installed fire pits through a town-issued permitting process.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 9, 2022
Three killed in Sunday crash in Sarasota

Wreck on Myrtle Street under investigation, police say.

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  • February 9, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Anything for my morning coffee

Police reports from around Sarasota.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 8, 2022
Temple Beth Israel celebrates supporters at dinner

The temple hosted a Shabbat dinner to recognize their donors from over the years.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 8, 2022
WBTT performs at Education Center at Temple Beth Israel

Executive director Susan Goldfarb helped put together a Motown-inspired night of music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Steve Golia, Mike Cichon and Chuck Sobieck
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 8, 2022
St. Mary's men's club plans golf tournament for 10th year

The church's golf gathering has changed places in its history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hugh takes a moment to decide which team he'll pick.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 8, 2022
Mote Marine manatees agree: Pick Bengals as Super Bowl champions

Hugh and Buffett have been picking the winners of the Super Bowl for 13 years.

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