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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • July 18, 2019
A lifestyle, not a diet: Non profit community loses 774 pounds

Sarasota’s nonprofit community bands together to lose 774 pounds through Weight Watchers.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 4, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Pirates football enters uncharted territory

Braden River is 0-2 for the first time since 2012.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 4, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man in search of discovery

Entrepreneur hopes for nature discovery in Lakewood Ranch

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 5, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Sailors runner has eyes on his brother's times

Sailors freshman William Hartvigsen started running because of his brother Ben's success.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 5, 2018
Negotiations progressing for improved cellular service in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents can help identify coverage gaps.

  • East County
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  • By David Conway |
  • December 6, 2018
City’s parks ambitions remain uncertain

A master plan outlines $200 million in potential improvements to city parks. How much of that are officials interested in pursuing?

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 12, 2018
Mustangs soccer reminiscent of state finals team

The current boys soccer team looks like the 2016-17 squad in more ways than one

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 19, 2018
High-scoring upperclassmen lead Thunder girls soccer team

The ODA senior midfielder and junior forward have been on a tear this season

  • East County
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  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 25, 2019
Sarasota discuss solutions to duration, schedule of commission meetings

As their meetings can often go late into the night, city commissioners seek an alternative to their “marathon” meetings.

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  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 22, 2019
Irina LaRose translates languages, helps bring people together

Since 1993, LaRose has worked as a Russian language translator. Her work has brought to Russia and around the U.S. to help clients.

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  • By David Conway |
  • May 23, 2019
County analysis of Mote project raises questions

A consultant challenged projections associated with a proposed aquarium project, but Mote officials remain optimistic about receiving county support.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 29, 2019
Lakewood Ranch rower hopes Zs lead to a W

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
District 73: Tommy Gregory

Military veteran vies for District 73 seat.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 31, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Colin Castro

The ODA running back talks the Green Bay Packers and the best advice he has received

  • East County
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  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 14, 2019
Sarasota County Commissioners back plan for summit on water quality

After analyzing Charlotte County’s recent water quality summit, County Commissioners have decided they would like to coordinate a similar event.

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  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • February 20, 2019
A place for poetry

Fourth-grade teacher Karen Nikla spent a month of class time exploring poetry, reading the likes of Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky and teaching her students the magic of weaving words.

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  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 13, 2019
Longboat Harbour houses creative spaces for residents

From a wood shop to a stone sculpting studio, Longboat Harbour gives its residents places to come together and create art.

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  • By David Conway |
  • March 14, 2019
Selby Library visitors raise parking concerns

Users of the downtown library have issues with the facility’s parking policies. Are county officials willing to consider changes?

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 21, 2019
Mooney boys lacrosse remains unsatisfied

The Cougars are 7-1, but believe their best is still ahead of them

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 13, 2017
Lakewood Ranch author pens Christmas novel

Former presidential speech writer tries to inspire giving with new book.

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