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  • Berkley Mason
  • May 10, 2017
Students go full-STEAM ahead at olympics

Braden River Middle School hosts annual STEAM Olympics for some fun, competitive play.

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Hagen Brody, Jen Ahearn-Koch and Martin Hyde were all vying for two seats on the Sarasota City Commission.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 10, 2017
Sarasota City Commission election — By the numbers

How did your precinct vote in Tuesday’s runoff election?

  • Sarasota
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Neighboring residents have said they are eager for the former Colony property to be redeveloped.
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  • John McGuire
  • May 10, 2017
Colony developer and neighboring residents agree on plan for the property

A contract between the two parties includes "membership privileges" for immediate neighbors.

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Shane Catts and Holly Rolls own Happy Paddler Kayak Tours & EcoVentures.
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  • John McGuire
  • May 10, 2017
Longboat Key settles on kayak vendor at Bayfront Park

The couple that operates Happy Paddler Kayak Tours & EcoVentures are familiar faces on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Teen drivers will get hands-on training on how to handle emergency situations during the Mopar Road Ready program presented by BRAKES.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 10, 2017
BRAKES makes important stop in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area

Teen drivers can take advantage of a hands-on, driver safety course.

  • East County
  • News
A mountain of food is delivered to the St. Joseph Food Bank.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 10, 2017
Special delivery food drive in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton

Postal carriers launch into 25th annual 'Stamp out Hunger' food drive.

  • East County
  • News
Anthony Liakakos, the general manager at Oak & Stone, shows off the iPourIt beer system.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 10, 2017
Sarasota's Oak & Stone adds brunch to menu

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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East County’s Mark Stukey puts his right hand at the mark showing the high water levels during the 2003 flood.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 10, 2017
Manatee County releases updated storm surge evacuation levels

Manatee County's Public Safety Department releases the updated storm surge evacuation levels.

  • East County
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    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch High students give Max effort

"Max in the Woods" just one of the original works read at Bashaw Elementary event.

  • East County
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Braden Woods’ William Stelcher takes a seat in his favorite “touring” car, the 1965 Morgan Plus 4.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man's wheels keep turning

Braden Woods resident has drive to continue racing antique automobiles.

  • East County
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Andrew Basco, sales associate for Pulte Homes, said interest has been high for the developer' s Shoreview project, the first to open in Waterside.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2017
Builders bank on new community in Sarasota County

Lake access will be a big selling point at Waterside

  • East County
  • News
Summerfield' s Maureen Flaherty shows how low the water level is on the retention pond behind her house. She is worried about wildlife.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2017
Dry spring drops pond levels

Near drought conditions draw full attention of public.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2017
Plans for Post Boulevard under way

Design would accommodate a potential new Lakewood Ranch high school site.

  • East County
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St. Armands Circle Park is home to many festivals including a Taste of St. Armands, pictured here. File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 10, 2017
St. Armands Seafood and Music Festival to premiere later this month

The festival will take place on May 20 and 21.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Katie Johns
  • May 10, 2017
Art enthusiasts look back on the historic Longboat Key Center for the Arts

At the end of this month, the art center's doors will close for good.

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