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Glenna Goodacre sits in her studio. Photo courtesy
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 7, 2020
Sarasota community remembers life of sculptor Glenna Goodacre

Goodacre, who has three sculptures in Sarasota, died at the age of 80.

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Customers filled the sidewalk cafe outside Patrick's 1481 on Monday, May 4. Outdoor dining is now permitted in Florida as long as
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 7, 2020
Questions persist as Sarasota enters reopening phase

Although some businesses and officials are optimistic about resuming activity, it remains unclear what the future holds as the COVID-19 response continues.

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The hospital has a series of precautionary measures in place to limit the risk of spreading COVID-19 within the facility. Image courtesy Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
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  • David Conway
  • May 7, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital resumes elective surgeries

Although precautionary measures remain in place to limit coronavirus spread, SMH wants the public to know it’s safe to come to the hospital.

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The City Commission held its first video conference meeting Monday to abide by social distancing requirements.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 7, 2020
City approves COVID-19 grant program for small businesses

The $2.3 million initiative will issue $5,000 grants to help businesses offset costs associated with the ongoing pandemic.

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Brandon Wilson enjoys playing piano because he can play chords and different octaves and can perform solos better than on saxophone. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 6, 2020
Lakewood Ranch musician works to inspire others

Brandon Wilson will release three more songs May 22.

  • East County
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Monica Welde said she plans to give bears, like Bruno, full access to this lake and also to add more pools to their enclosures.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 6, 2020
Bearadise Ranch bears future in mind in Myakka

Bearadise Ranch struggles financially during COVID-19 pandemic.

  • East County
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Gene Witt Elementary School's addition and renovation project is being expedited while students are off campus. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 6, 2020
School projects ahead of schedule in east Bradenton

Several east Bradenton schools to undergo capital projects while students are unable to return to campus

  • East County
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Loaded Cannon Distillery President and founder Steve Milligan says the same alcohol produced to make his rum and vodka is used to make hand sanitizer.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 6, 2020
Shot of kindness from Lakewood Ranch distillery

Lakewood Ranch distillery modifies operations during COVID-19 outbreak to produce free hand sanitizer.

  • East County
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Ryan Rothhaar says his grandmother, Judy Robinson, hugs him so tightly he can hardly breath and she makes him feel loved. His sister, Allie Rothhaar agreed.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 6, 2020
Lessons in love from a Lakewood Ranch mom

Lakewood Ranch moms say their mothering skills have been passed down through the generations.

  • East County
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Bella Pasquale, a freshman at Braden River High School, edits the video her class created to inspire the school community. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 6, 2020
East County students create brave message

Braden River High School students work virtually to create video for school community

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Sarasota's Cindy Appel and Lakewood Ranch's Lindsay Roth grab lunch at Fast N Fresh at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch May 4. It was Appel's first lunch out since the shelter-in-place mandate went into effect.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 6, 2020
Pivotal time for restaurants in greater Lakewood Ranch area

Sarasota restauranteurs must persevere as their customers decide whether it is safe to return.

  • East County
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Amy Caron, a staff member with Nate's Honor Animal Rescue, loads a van with food to deliver. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 6, 2020
Giving Challenge accepted in Lakewood Ranch

Donors come through for Lakewood Ranch-area nonprofits during Giving Challenge

  • East County
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Commercial real estate agents Michele Fuller and Stacy Rosenberg hope to attract users that will service the neighborhood and also compliment one another.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 6, 2020
Businesses flock to new plaza in Bradenton

School House Plaza is expected to open in summer off State Road 64 near Haile Middle School.

  • East County
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Greta and her cygnet. Photo by Lou Newman.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 6, 2020
Longboat Key cygnet hatches

Out of five eggs, one cygnet emerged from its shell on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Parade organizer Keith Pandeloglou, the director of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities, had to cancel the Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 5, 2020
Virtual memorial replaces Lakewood Ranch parade

COVID-19 causes cancellation of Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch.

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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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