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  • August 25, 2015
East County dancers perform for Bucs

Ten-year-olds Autumn Wildgrube and Sydney Rice performed at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game

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Isabella Morrison and Bella Riviera
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 25, 2015
Ashton Elementary heads back to school

Classes resume for Sarasota County Schools on Monday, August 24.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 25, 2015
Southside welcomes students for first day of school

Students complete the first day back to school at Southside Elementary School.

  • Sarasota
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Hal Dearing
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 25, 2015
Harry's restaurant manager to compete in Sonoma Wine Country Weekend

Harry’s Continental Kitchens Restaurant Manager Hal Dearing was one of 12 sommeliers selected to compete in Sonoma Wine Country Weekend.

  • Longboat Key
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Henry Greenawalt
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 24, 2015
Back to School at Bay Haven

Students head back to class at Bay Haven School of Basics Plus

  • Sarasota
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Laura Sherry gives her son, Luke, 8, one last hug before he starts his third-grade class.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 24, 2015
McNeal Elementary welcomes students for first day of school

Parents snapped photos and walked children to class.

  • East County
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Andrea and Ella Hunt on the first day of school at Phillippi Shores Elementary School.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 24, 2015
Phillippi parents prepare for first day of school

Phillippi Shores Elementary PTO hosts a Boohoo Yahoo breakfast for parents dropping off students.

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Remi is an almost 2-year-old shih tzu mix available for adoption from the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 22, 2015
Adoptable pups pop tags at Second Chance Boutique

The Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch held a special sale at its consignment store.

  • East County
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Diane Kingery Gentsch talks with Clarissa Thomasson and Barbara Wilkes Asony at the Saramana chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution booth.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 22, 2015
Women's Equity Luncheon celebrates 19th Amendment

Local organizations gathered at Polo Grill in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Megan Bardwick grinds off build-up on Jaidyn Roberts' teeth.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 22, 2015
Meridian College sends students to school with clean teeth

The school held its second annual Smiles and Styles event.

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Roger Capote pets Patches while Tony Pinho holds the husky mix puppy.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 21, 2015
The Ranch Grill hosts furry fundraiser

Volunteers and supporters of Nate's Honor Animal Rescue flocked to the restaurant for the rescue's benefit.

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Cathy Christophi with her friends Luke, Booboo and Mandy.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 21, 2015
Friday Fest grooves along the bayfront

Yesterdayze brings top hits from 1960s to life at Friday Fest concert.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 21, 2015
Manatee County School District releases district facts

About 48,000 students will be enrolled for the 2015-2016 year.

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File photo. The shoals of Big Pass are the location for this weekend's Party on the Pass.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 21, 2015
Residents prepare to Party on the Pass

More than 1,100 people are slated to attend Sunday's event, which is aimed at creating awareness about plans to dredge the inlet north of Siesta Key.

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Scientists found the longfin mako shark went as far north as New Jersey. It traveled 5,5000 miles in five months, averaging 36.5 miles per day.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 21, 2015
Rare shark tagged in Cuba discovered near Virginia

Mote scientists tagged a longfin mako shark Feb. 14 and tracked its movements until July 15.

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