
Rick Adams
Multimedia Journalist at WWSB-TV (Sarasota, FL)
Articles
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Jul 23, 2024 |
mysuncoast.com | Rick Adams
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The primary in Florida is now just weeks away and the Supervisor of Elections in Sarasota County and Manatee County are getting ready. Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner says between the upcoming primary in August and the general election in November, it’s a very busy time. “This primary election is probably one of the busiest primaries we’ve ever seen,” said Turner.
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Jun 17, 2024 |
mysuncoast.com | Rick Adams
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A teenager struck by lightning nearly four years ago on a Sarasota County beach has added another great accomplishment in his life. “I graduated from high school, I never thought I would do that,” said Jacob Brewer. Brewer recently graduated from a high school in Texas. In July of 2020, he was struck by lightning on Siesta Key Beach while vacationing there with his family. He is lucky to be alive.
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Mar 25, 2024 |
mysuncoast.com | Rick Adams
LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. (WWSB) - Rusty Chinnis with Suncoast Waterkeeper gave a presentation at the Longboat Key commission meeting on Monday pushing for the town of Longboat Key to take over mangrove delegation and enforcement from the state. The discussion was focused on the importance of mangroves to Longboat Key and other communities.
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