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  • Melissa Leduc
  • July 22, 2021
East County weather page photo: July 22

Gordon Silver captured this photo of a colorful sunset at Del Webb in Lakewood Ranch.

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Officials pointed to events in other communities, such as Lakewood Ranch’s Music on Main block party and concert series, as evidence for the success of First Friday programs. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 22, 2021
City leaders back plans for First Friday events

As a downtown group explores options for pedestrian-only festivities in the heart of the city, commissioners expressed support for the idea at budget workshops.

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Midnight Mama performs at a St. Patrick’s Day event outside Gator Club. Some residents have raised concerns about noise from special events, while downtown businesses say tougher noise rules threaten their livelihood. File photo
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  • David Conway
  • July 22, 2021
Divisions remain over city sound rules

As officials wade through the complexities of noise regulations, a downtown resident is gathering support for the creation of a citizen sound committee, hoping a mix of stakeholders can find common ground.

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  • By Badger Bob's Team
  • July 22, 2021
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The R-22 Reason to Upgrade Your A/C

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  • July 22, 2021
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Senior hospital technician Jonathan Hande, barred owl Nova and operations manager Jocelyn Shearer.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 21, 2021
Save Our Seabirds to reopen July 30

The bird hospital and research facility has been closed to the public for 16 months.

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It's this view to the south of the Sarasota skyline and Ringling Bridge that prompted Kathryn and Ron Lee to buy land on Halyard Lane.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 21, 2021
Longboat Key sees dozens of home rebuilds since January 2020

Demolishing and rebuilding is one way Longboaters can live in their idea of paradise.

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  • July 21, 2021
Bobby Jones nature trails reopen

Work completed on demolition of buildings.

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Sharks are congregating in waters with more oxygen for them to breathe.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 21, 2021
Sharks take refuge from red tide in Sarasota Bay, Longboat canals

On Longboat Key, residents can see a few species of sharks looking for easier breathing far from the bay.

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Ron and Shannon Ciaravella
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 21, 2021
Ciaravella remembered for generosity and community impact

The aviation-services businessman was 73.

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Amy Gorman, left, was named director of development and Julie Santiago has been promoted to director of student life.Â
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 21, 2021
Cardinal Mooney adds two new administrators

Amy Gorman was named the Director of Development and Julie Santiago has been promoted to Director of Student Life.

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    In Memoriam |
  • July 21, 2021
Ian Patrick Sharp

Ian Patrick Sharp, 89, died peacefully in Sarasota, on July 16th, a few months after being diagnosed with lung cancer.

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The town of Longboat Key has posted this temporary closure sign at Bayfront Park's dog park.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 21, 2021
Bayfront Park's dog park temporarily closes for resodding

The town of Longboat KEy plans to reopen the dog park in early September.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 21, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High School mini cheerleaders show big spirit during camp

Campers learn new cheers, stunts and dance moves at Lakewood Ranch High School's Mini Cheer Camp.

  • East County
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Ardene Chodosh and Murray Margolis. Photo by Brendan Lavell.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • July 21, 2021
The Family Jeweler reopens five years after burglary

The jewelry repair store is now located on Lockwood Ridge Road after years spent in Lakewood Ranch.

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