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The obstacles facing an independent filmmaker: An opportunity for Sarasota?

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  • March 4, 2015
FULL STORY: Clark swam upstream in scientific community

Eugenie Clark founded what is now Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium 60 years ago as a one-woman operation.

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  • March 28, 2024
This Longboat Key home combines the charm of Old Florida living with modern-day comforts

This charming bungalow in Longboat Village is more than picturesque. It has all the prerequisites of an up-to-date vacation home.

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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 7, 2020
Bathrooms to be added to Siesta park

Two family-style restrooms will be added to Nora Patterson Bay Island Park.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 1, 2023
McNeal Elementary becomes Leader in Me Lighthouse School

Lakewood Ranch's McNeal Elementary is the first traditional school in Manatee County to earn the recognition.

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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 14, 2014
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  • May 7, 2009
STANGS: Back to Basics

Senior English students composed children's books to share with elementary students at Bashaw and Freedom elementary schools.

  • East County
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 17, 2023
Waterside gets lively with a new performance series

Sights + Sounds at Waterside Place is a monthly series showcasing performances by area arts groups.

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 2, 2020
ODA football's comeback not enough against Canterbury

The Thunder rallied from down 28-7 to retake the lead, but lost 43-42 in overtime.

  • East County
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 20, 2021
Dark clouds hover over Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka City

Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka City goes forward despite special permit questions from Manatee County.

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Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • January 9, 2013
Aerobic Grandma: Menu of fitness classes for the upcoming year

Whether you are in great physical condition and raring to go or one of those snowbirds who returns each winter saying, "I haven't done a thing since I left here last spring," you have quite a smorgasbord of classes to choose from on the Key this season.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 4, 2017
Veto Sen. Steube’s bill

Sarasota Sen. Greg Steube isn’t afraid to go against what is popular for what he thinks is right. But on two measures — public records and home rule — he should recalibrate his positions.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2018
FHSAA gets it wrong on Pirates' sanctions

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  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 7, 2019
Alta Vista students connect with, learn from, students in Ghana

The second-grade students at Alta Vista Elementary also organized a fundraiser in order to send school supplies to the students at St. Peter's School in Ghana.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2016
An idea that's the bomb!

Emergency room doctor finds way to decrease fireworks injuries.

  • Health
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 19, 2013
Beach project stance shifts

The town of Longboat Key will re-bid its beach project next year in the hopes of attaining a cheaper price. That project could include three groins.

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