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  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • October 7, 2018
Local Democrats gear up for upcoming election

The Democratic Club of Sarasota and Longboat Key Democratic Club partnered together to host a fundraising dinner featuring MSNBC Contributor Jill Wine-Banks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
It was Sarasota 8-year-old David LaBonte who broke out first at the start of the 5K, but it was Sarasota's Matt Russell, at right in the blue shirt, who won.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 9, 2019
Doggies for Duchenne draws record crowd in Lakewood Ranch

Doggies for Duchenne draws record crowd in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 6, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival opening night gets the party started

After watching the opening night film, guests enjoyed an after party April 6 at The Sarasota Modern.

  • Arts + Culture
Summerfield's Jonathan Leatt, an 11-year-old McNeal student, soars above the ground as he wins the overall 5K race in 18:28.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 4, 2018
Take Stock awareness rises in Lakewood Ranch

Benefit runs help students reach the academic finish line.

  • East County
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy and University of Florida alum Sekou Bangoura won the USTA Pro Circuit Winston-Salem $25,000 Futures Tournament June 20, defeating No. 2 seed Darian King of Barbados 6-3, 6-2. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 30, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.30.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.30.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Vince Sellers Jr. looks to have a big game versus Venice Sept. 2.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 1, 2016
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  • East County
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ODA junior wide receiver Kendall Johnson will look to help the Thunder close out the spring season on a winning note when ODA plays host to Bishop McLaughlin May 20.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 18, 2016
That's the ticket ...

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  • East County
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 19, 2017
Equality Florida celebrates 20 years

The 2017 Suncoast Celebration honored the progress of Equality Florida at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde were the top-three vote-getters among the 8 candidates in the March 14 election.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2017
Get to know the 2017 Sarasota City Commission candidates

Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde are the three remaining candidates in a May 9 run-off election for two open seats on the commission.

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  • News
Back row: David Quintero, Brooke Harris, Brinley Beorlegui, Abbey Burwood, Sophie Lemus. Front row: Aubrey Robbins, Brianne Bonzheim, Kai Tsakiris, Paige McElyea, Bond Barone. Not pictured: Emily Conelias. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 11, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Chargers finish tied for first in league standings

The U11 girls team won 27 games under coach David Quintero.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 5, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 07.05.17

East County High 5 Moments: 07.05.17

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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 28, 2017
Boys and Girls Club rocks the boat in first regatta

Intertape Polymer Group sponsors first Rock the Boat Regatta on July 28 at Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River's Deoni Cason (shootint) was named to the Smoothie King Classic's All-Tournament Team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 01.07.16

East County High 5 Moments: 01.07.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River's Eric Kimsey was one of three Florida Burn pitchers named to the All-Tournament team at the  2015 Perfect Game WWBA 17U National Championships.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 23, 2015
Local players named to All-Tournament team

Several Florida Burn players were named to the All-Tournament team at the 2015 Perfect Game WWBA 17U National Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
The MBC Elite 10th grade team has posted a 50-8 record this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 4, 2015
MBC Elite posts top 10 finish

The Manatee Basketball Club Elite 10th grade team finished 10th at the 2015 AAU Boys Basketball 16U Division I National Championship July 21 through July 27, in Louisville, Ky.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney senior Vinny Conetta leads his team against Southeast.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 6, 2016
That's the ticket...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

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Lakewood Ranch graduate Ericka Schneider will play in the Symetra Tour'    s sixth-annual Sara Bay Classic at Sara Bay Country Club in Sarasota this weekend.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 17, 2017
Lakewood Ranch grad to play in Sara Bay Classic

The tournament is an LPGA Tour qualifier.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 22, 2017
Southeastern Guide Dogs host a walk in the park

Southeastern Guide Dogs host a walk in the park

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Golf Roundup: 11.09.16
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2016
Golf Roundup: 11.09.16

Golf Roundup: 11.09.16

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 10, 2015
Mustangs win quad match

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team improved to 11-2 Sept. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
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