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Michael Koczersut and Ronald Alvarez, who are students in the Manatee Technical College EMT program, have been able to sharpen their skills using the new ambulance simulator.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • November 11, 2021
New ambulance simulator prepares Manatee Technical College EMT students

EMT students at MTC can practice emergency scenarios using the new ambulance simulator.

  • East County
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Cardinal Mooney seniors Avery Beach, Luke Labriola, Patrik McGrath and Jenna Santiago signed with colleges on Wednesday. Photo courtesy Melissa Tomasso.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 11, 2021
Sarasota, East County athletes sign with colleges

The 2021-2022 signing period started Wednesday.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 11, 2021
Welcome back, Sarasota: Here's what you missed

Even while you're gone, news keeps happening.

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  • November 11, 2021
This Week in Sarasota: Nov. 11-17

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Samantha Flores and Kyle Vaske play with the front ensemble during the Pride of Parrish Marching Band's performance of its show Flourish. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 11, 2021
Parrish Community High marching band kicks off inaugural season

Pride of Parrish Marching Band sees success in its first year of high school competition.

  • East County
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 11, 2021
Marine Corps celebrates 246th birthday

Veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps celebrated together on Nov. 10,

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Cathy Layton shares information about The Bay Sarasota during the Nov. 3 Wine and Wisdom event held for the Observer Media Group’s Newsies membership program.
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  • David Conway
  • November 11, 2021
Bayfront leader shares update on park plans

The Bay Park Conservancy is working with city staff to streamline the development process and accelerate the buildout of the project.

  • Sarasota
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Chris Goglia, president of the St. Armands Circle Association, is one of several neighborhood leaders encouraging the city to reconsider its stance on regulating hosted rentals in residential areas.
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  • David Conway
  • November 11, 2021
Neighborhood groups wary of proposed Sarasota homesharing rules

Although city officials were blase about the potential for conflict, some citizens are raising alarm about regulations permitting hosted rentals in residential areas.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 10, 2021
OPINION: Do not vax your children

That was the most emphatic warning leading doctors gave at the Florida Summit on COVID-19.

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The Villages installed a brand-new Koenig & Bauer press in 2020.
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • November 10, 2021
When it comes to news, we believe bigger is better

While everyone else in our industry gets smaller, we decided it was the perfect time to give readers more.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 10, 2021
Longboat Key resident celebrates 100th birthday

Mildred Clark will hit a century on Nov. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rick Piccolo, president and CEO of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, said commercial growth will allow the airport to provide shops and restaurants that complement air travel. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 10, 2021
Amid growth, SRQ showcases redevelopment plans

A need for parking has slightly changed plans at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, but commercial growth remains a priority.

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    In Memoriam |
  • November 10, 2021
Pamela Mary Ketchum

Pamela Mary Ketchum, of Longboat Key FL, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 following a long and courageous battle with brain cancer.

  • Longboat Key
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Fourth grader Emmanuel Cortes-Alban and fifth graders ReAnn Kolbe, Lillian Chandler and Noah LaBarr are all East County residents who attend Rowlett Academy. They participated in a special Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 10.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 10, 2021
Rowlett Academy of Bradenton holds special ceremony for veterans

Special veterans day ceremony held Nov. 10 at Rowlett Academy of Bradenton

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Sunny and Richard McGrath
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 10, 2021
Republican Club of Longboat Key gets update from town leadership

At the club's November meeting, town officials provided an update on life on Longboat.

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