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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 23, 2021
Bus(ted) the first day

The first day of school is full of joyous rituals and anxieties — for parents, of course.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 27, 2020
Longboat Key first responders take precautions amid coronavirus pandemic

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department is taking several precautionary measures to protect first responders.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 16, 2010
Lakewood runners win regional crown

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team scored 44 points to capture the Class 3A-Region 3 Championship Nov. 12 in Estero.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 21, 2016
Equality Florida Suncoast honors Transgender Day of Remembrance

Festivities were held at Michael’s On East on Nov. 20.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 20, 2014
Football preview: Braden River High

Senior outside linebacker Jimiah Albritton will lead a defensive unit that returns just six starters from last season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 21, 2009
Alert Ranch resident thwarts car burglars

Two male teenagers admitted Oct. 20 to entering unlocked cars in Colonial Grand and Summerfield and said they have committed burglaries in the past, as well.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 5, 2013
Ad-hoc Sarasota city committee will consider sound regulations

Sarasota city commissioners also accepted final findings of cyber report and honored performer Nik Wallenda at Monday night's meeting.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 12, 2023
Volunteers still needed for Suncoast Classic

The Korn Ferry golf tournament, held April 20-23, needs course marshals.

  • East County
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 21, 2011
City of Sarasota discusses grants today

The Sarasota City Commission will decide whether or not to do away with Community Redevelopment Agency grants today.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • March 7, 2014
SPD continues homeless crackdown

After establishing an overtime patrol for Five Points Park and Pineapple Park, the Sarasota Police Department is also monitoring J.D. Hamel Park for illicit activity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 7, 2022
Myakka City Elementary students prepare to show at the Manatee County Fair

Future Farmers of America and 4-H students will show animals and plants at the fair.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 5, 2018
The jaws of victory: Sarasotans can take on a number of food challenges

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 25, 2024
Braden River High alum finishes sixth in prestigious sprint races

Conner Morrell said the nine-night Ohio Speedweek event was a test of endurance.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 30, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Isabella Patterson

The Braden River junior talks getting her own points and her love of reading.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 2, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Eric Traver

Eric Traver not only holds down a 4.7 grade point average as a student in the prestigious International Baccalaureate program at Riverview High School, but he also is leading the Rams' boys' basketball team in every statistical category.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 10, 2020
Longboat fire chief speaks about proper use of 911

Longboat Key fire chief Paul Dezzi addressed the process behind 911 dispatch, when to call 911 and more.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 2, 2021
Facelift underway at Tara's Preserve Golf Club in Bradenton

Golf course renovation, new social events among changes at The Preserve Golf Club

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 22, 2020
Longboat's new ladder truck is a step up

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department plans to begin using the new truck in January 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 12, 2018
Sarasota sheriff asks School Board for decision on security plan

A new bill requires all schools to have security presence on campus, via three options. Sheriff Tom Knight is asking the School Board to pick one so he can make it happen.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 4, 2009
Advantage: roundabouts

Two days of driving on 42 roundabouts in Carmel, Ind., show the traffic-control devices do cut commute times.

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