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Dee Danmeyer is no stranger to horses — she used to own three.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 8, 2019
SMART Director gallops into new role

When Dee Danmeyer has a bad day, she grabs a handful of peppermints and heads to the barn.

  • East County
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Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore, Animal Network board member Debra Star (behind), Animal Services Division Director Sarah Brown (center) and Animal Network President Pam Freni said the community has demanded more.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 8, 2019
Price of stray pets rises in Manatee County

County officials say $8 million animal shelter would address overcrowding.

  • East County
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Nesting season runs from May 1 to October 31 . File photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • May 8, 2019
Turtle seasons kicks off on Longboat Key

The first sea turtle nest was spotted on Longboat on April 26, five days before nesting season officially began.

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Beth Chapman and her husband, Duane "Dog" Chapman, are known for their show "Dog the Bounty Hunter," which aired more than 300 episodes in about eight years. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 8, 2019
Bounty hunter's wife shares testimony in Bradenton

Realty star Beth Chapman talks about family on Mother's Day at the Source Church.

  • East County
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Conner Reese and Kiley and Rachel Nowaczyk love that their dog, Stashu, is calm and well trained.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 8, 2019
A golden future in Lakewood Ranch

Gold Star labrador fills void for local family.

  • East County
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Kelly Lassiter, a volunteer for the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch, dresses as a black cat and hangs with Lola, a Humane Society alum.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 7, 2019
Record field of golfers plays in sixth annual Putts Fore Mutts Scramble in Lakewood Ranch

The annual Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch event draws a field of 114 to the Ritz Carlton Golf Course.

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School Avenue cuts through the middle of Sarasota High School. The school district has been working for years to unify the campus, finally succeeding at Monday's commission meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 7, 2019
City approves permanent School Avenue closure

Despite objections from neighbors, the City Commission agreed to relinquish its control of a road segment that cuts through Sarasota High School’s campus.

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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 7, 2019
County presses ahead with sample data for redistricting

Commissioners have taken the first step toward potentially redistricting, though they’d have to complete the process by the end of 2019 if they choose to do so.

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An alert that was posted on Twitter by the school district. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 7, 2019
Limited lockdown at Tuttle Elementary lifted after reports of nearby shooting

Tuttle Elementary is located at 2868 8th Street in Sarasota.

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Town commissioners will likely take a walking tour of the open-air venue site soon.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 7, 2019
Longboat looks ahead, with or without Ringling

Plans shape up for outdoor venue, but some commissioners want to mend fences, reset Art Center project.

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Sheriff Tom Knight (second from right) signs Warrant Service Officer Agreement along with fellow sheriffs from Polk County, Manatee County and Walton County. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Sheriff's Department.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 6, 2019
Sheriff signs agreement to help ICE detain jailed illegal immigrants with federal warrants

The Warrant Service Officer Agreement is an initiative led by Pinella County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri.

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Parking is allowed on one side of Broadway Street. Additional restrictions are under consideration on other streets.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 6, 2019
Package of parking changes pleases residents

Village neighbors like what town proposes but hopes idea of residents-only permit remains under consideration.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 5, 2019
Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy hosts its biggest fundraiser

The event includes a riding demonstration before guests viewed the Kentucky Derby.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2019
Linger Lodge holds Bluegrass Festival

Braden River sets stage for entertainment.

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Many of the Sarasota greyhounds will now be adopted, moved out of state or sent to a different track.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 4, 2019
Sarasota Kennel Club sees final day of live greyhound racing

75 years and innumerable dog races later, the time has come for the Sarasota Kennel Club to close its track.

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