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Lenora Galeziowski, a junior at Braden River High School, performs a small solo with the school's wind ensemble. She'll perform a solo with the Sarasota Orchestra at a concert Feb. 29.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 19, 2020
A musical dream come true in Sarasota

Sarasota Orchestra will allow East County student to perform a solo with it.

  • East County
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New College has become a top producer of students who earn prestigious fellowships. They have awarded 74 Fulbright Fellowships to their students over the past 15 years.
  • By Sen. Joe Gruters and Reps.Wengay “Newt” Newton, Will Robinson, Margaret Good, Tommy Gregory and James Buchanan
  • February 18, 2020
My View: New College is a premier institution, let's not break it

Bill in Tallahassee would make Sarasota college part of FSU system.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 16, 2020
Andrew Novak wins the 2020 Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

It is the 24-year-old's first professional victory.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2020
Frontrunners emerge on day three of Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

The final day of the tournament, held at Lakewood National, should be a fantastic finish.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 14, 2020
LECOM Suncoast Classic sees Lakewood National course record go down

Robert Garrigus set the new mark at 10 under par (62).

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2020
Dance night with daddy at Bashaw Elementary in Bradenton

The annual school dance lets daddies and daughters trot out all their dance moves.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2020
Dance fever spreads at Dr. Mona Jain Middle

Mona Jain students celebrate Valentine's Day with dance

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 13, 2020
Empty bowls but full hearts in East County

Braden River Middle's FCCLA hosts Empty Bowls to raise money for Our Daily Bread

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2020
2020 Suncoast Classic gets underway in Lakewood Ranch

The tournament will continue through Sunday.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County wetland regulations will be reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 17.
    By
  • Melissa Leduc
  • February 13, 2020
East County weather page photo: February 13

Gordon Silver captured this sandhill crane clearing the way for the rest of the group in Del Webb.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A bagpiper and a drummer lead the coffin of Trooper Joseph Bullock into Bayside Community Church.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 13, 2020
Thousands mourn slain Florida Highway Patrol trooper in Lakewood Ranch

Funeral Service for Florida State Trooper Joseph Bullock draws thousands to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Jim and Ruth Jorgensen said hosting professional golfers during he LECOM Suncoast Classic has been rewarding.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 13, 2020
Above-par hosts for the LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

LECOME Suncoast Classic players find a home with Lakewood Ranch residents during the tournament.

  • East County
  • News
    A time to celebrate |
  • February 13, 2020
Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day

  • Longboat Key
  • Celebrations
Troopers run through drills in preparation for Thursday's funeral service for Trooper Joseph Bullock at Bayside Community Church in Lakewood Ranch. The public is encouraged to attend the 11 a.m. service.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 12, 2020
Public encouraged to attend funeral of fallen state trooper on Thursday in Lakewood Ranch

Bayside Community Church of Lakewood Ranch hosts funeral service for Trooper Joseph Bullock on Thursday.

  • East County
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Women’s Club of Cascades of Sarasota officers are Betty Vogel, Grace Beezie, Ann King, Sandy Collins, Susan Hetzler, Marianne Salotto, Sue Gates, Jane Faix and Linda Ahern. Photo by Cindy Salomone.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 12, 2020
CLUB NEWS: Cascades Women’s Club installs officers

Art in the Park celebrates 20 years

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Ernie Els reads the green at The Concession during the 2023 World Champions Cup. He's No. 6 on the PGA Tour Champions money standings, as of April 6, and will be active at the Senior PGA Championship.
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Florida Statute 1001.42(4)(f)2 will require high schools, including Braden River High (pictured) and Lakewood Ranch High, to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. unless the district submits paperwork and gets accepted to keep the current start times.
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Greenbrook's Tara Poulton is running for Manatee County's District 6 commission seat.
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