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  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 23, 2010
Stadium demolition nears completion

Construction crews expect to finish the demolition of Ed Smith Stadium next week and begin rebuilding.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 8, 2012
Harmless algae surfaces along Key shore

The gunk-like substance is no cause for alarm - it is the result of warm weather and moves with the tide and wind.

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  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 30, 2011
Fundraiser walk-a-thon gets new twist

Many nonprofits raise funds through traditional walk-a-thons, but Cancer Support Community is jazzing up the old standby with a hip new dance contest.

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  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 13, 2011
Siesta Key trolley receives service boost

A $1 million state grant will allow the county to operate a trolley system that will run the entire length of Siesta Key.

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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 8, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Howard Veit

Longboat Key resident Howard Veit has been an avid cyclist for 25 years.

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  • By Donna Swan |
  • August 24, 2011
Deal Us In: Entry management can be key to defense

How do you make six clubs when West leads the Jack of diamonds? The North-South bidding was a bit aggressive, but the slam seems to depend on the finesse through East, who had opened the bidding.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 30, 2011
DUI suspect left kids home alone

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reports state Jennifer Calvillo, 29, was driving 70 mph in a 45 mph zone with her 12-year-old daughter in the car and her two other children, ages 3 and 6, home alone.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 18, 2011
Game gives glimpse into next season

Football had finally returned to the East County - well at least for a few weeks.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 21, 2011
Rage win Junior Showcase

The Braden River Rage U10 boys soccer team went undefeated to win the Everton/Pasco County's Junior Showcase April 16-17.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2012
Regional home parade showcases local builders

The HBA Manatee Sarasota will host its annual Parade of Homes Feb. 18 through March 4.

  • East County
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 2, 2012
Commission gives Colony one-year extension

Longboat Key commissioners are tired of the dilapidated Colony Beach & Tennis Resort and reduced a reopening extension to one year.

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  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 21, 2013
Teacher Spotlight: Heather Dachille

Every Wednesday afternoon, Southside Elementary second-grade teacher and Hawaii native Heather Dachille teaches students how to play Hawaiian instruments, count in Hawaiian and dance the hula.

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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 10, 2013
Fewer Sarasota residents vote early in city election

After a week of early voting, 198 fewer voters cast ballots compared to the 2011 City Commission election.

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  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 3, 2018
First hatchlings of the year make their way to Gulf

Mote reported that one nest had hatched on Longboat Key and another hatched on Venice June 28.

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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 31, 2019
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce celebrates the end of a decade

Members gathered for a low-key lunch.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2019
Manatee County commissioners talk tax reduction

Manatee County commissioners talk of future property tax reduction

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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 7, 2019
Walk in the Park: Bicentennial Park

A tour around the town's parks and public spaces.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 16, 2019
Longboat Chamber hosts Networking at Noon event

Members and guests mingled at Cafe L'Europe while learning about disaster preparedness.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 6, 2019
Community celebrates opening of Parrish Community High School

Community celebrates opening of Parrish Community High School

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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 12, 2019
Sarasota children head back to school

More than 45,000 students started the 2019-2020 school year on Aug. 12.

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