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Volunteers and candidates approached voters and offered up election guides over the weekend as early voting started for the Aug. 18 primary.

of 6 A new path along Oakheart Trail in Wellen Park — about a 4 mile path back and forth from Playmore Street passed Wellen Park High School and ends close to Englewood.

James Buchanan is a step closer to heading back to Tallahassee with a new title: State senator.

SARASOTA — In alphabetical order, Les Nichols had the first name on the ballot for Florida House District 74, which is usually an advantage in lesser known races.

SARASOTA — In alphabetical order, Les Nichols had the first name on the ballot for Florida House District 74, which is usually an advantage in lesser known races.

of 5 Seaman Corey Clark tries to nap against a metal cabinet while assigned to mess crank duty during a 1995 deployment of USS New Orleans (LPH-11).

PUNTA GORDA — Brian Leo Pavluchuk could face the death penalty for allegedly raping a child under the age of 12 multiple times over 18 months, according to updated court filings in Sarasota County.

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ENGLEWOOD — If you’re going to sink in a boat, it’s best that it’s in 3 feet of water, you’re wearing Crocs and a life preserver — and you’re surrounded