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Beloved Kalona matriarch Emma Miller, 85, passes away at home
Obituary for Emma Miller, 85, of Kalona, with service details and family information. Remembering a life dedicated to faith and family.
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Budget Battles: Florida Lawmakers' Lean Plans for Education Funding Unveiled
Florida lawmakers reached a budget consensus impacting education funding and future fiscal planning; key initiatives unveiled for 2025.
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Beloved Bradenton Council Member Mary Fulford Passes Away at 88
An obituary for Mary Joyce Cochran Fulford, a beloved Sarasota resident, who passed away on June 11, 2025. Service details included.
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Thousands March in Sarasota Protests Against Trump's Policies
Thousands gathered in Sarasota County on June 14, 2025, for the "No Kings" protest against Trump’s policies, advocating for freedom and democracy.
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Florida Tax Cuts: Business Rent Tax Axed, Back-to-School Savings Boosted!
Florida's budget for 2025-26 proposes significant tax cuts, including the repeal of the business rent tax and permanent sales tax holidays, aimed at benefiting families and businesses.
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Florida's Search for Leadership Stalls: Ono Rejected Amid DEI Firestorm
Santa Ono's presidential appointment at the University of Florida was rejected amid DEI backlash, sparking debates on academic freedom.
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Temple Sinai's Laura Freedman Wins National Person of Valor Award
Laura Freedman of Temple Sinai earns the Person of Valor Award for her dedication post-hurricane. Join local events for legal aid and the arts.
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Rising from the Ruins: Florida's Battle Against Storm Surge and Flooding
Explore Sarasota County's impact from Hurricane Ian, highlighting resilience, storm surge challenges, and future preparedness strategies.
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Art Center Sarasota's Vice and Virtue : Explore a Carnival of Contradictions!
Explore Sarasota's vibrant art scene as Art Center Sarasota closes its season with the "Vice and Virtue" exhibition, showcasing diverse interpretations of humanity's duality.
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Venice Man Sentenced for Weapons and Hate Crimes Tied to Terror Group
A Venice man, Alexander Lightner, was sentenced to over four years in prison for firearm possession linked to a white supremacist group, following disturbing online threats.
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Sarasota Welcomes 10,000 Visitors for Thrilling US Rowing Championships!
Over 4,000 youth rowers compete at the US Rowing National Championships in Sarasota County, boosting local tourism and economy.