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Sally Ullman says she's always wanted to travel to Africa, but now she wants to help protect wildlife there.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2019
University Place photographer focuses on African wildlife

Professional photographer presents her passion at Sarasota exhibit.

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Dustin Horne's grandmother Christine Whaley, mother Tena McCallister and aunt Stacy Young are grateful Dolly Johnson and her husband, Gary, are creating a garden on their property. They said going there will be therapeutic.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2019
Hope grows in Myakka neighbors' backyard

Myakka City man, killed in an accident, is honored with a community garden.

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Central Park resident Julie Young was standing by her dog, Pumpkin, when a coyote took it. They were a foot from the lanai door, on the concrete patio.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2019
Get used to coyote contact in East Bradenton

Central Park coyote attack illustrates need to protect small pets.

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D'Angelo Antonino
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 30, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: D'Angelo Antonino

D'Angelo Antonino, a Braden River junior boys basketball forward, talks the challenges of moving and his best skill

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Mela Sharma.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 30, 2019
East County High 5 Moments: 01.30.19

East County High 5 Moments: 01.30.19

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Lakewood Ranch's Carol Ohlendorf and Stoneybrook's Sue Morrison supported Corks for Canines and Cats along with Kenzie, Morrison's Yorkie.
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  • Jay Heater
  • January 26, 2019
Wine to the rescue at Fiorelli Winery in Bradenton

Fundraiser at Fiorelli Winery benefits Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2019
Opera in Sarasota is a pet project

OASIS hosts annual fundraiser at Palm Aire Country Club.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2019
School imagines wintery wonderland

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch welcomes families for night of fun.

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    In Memoriam |
  • January 25, 2019
Janet C. Crouse

Janet C. Crouse, 75, passed away peacefully December 13, 2018 after a courageous battle with breast cancer.  She was born January 30, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY to the late William and Doris Freimuth.  Her obituary tribute is publishing in the East County/Saras

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This home at 557 Mast Drive recently sold for $800,000. It has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,005 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 24, 2019
Lake Club home tops local sales at $1.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 7-11

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  • January 24, 2019
Manatee County Sheriff's Office arrests 1 following vehicular pursuit

The man, who was seen at Circle K, was known to have felony arrest warrants.

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Jan Stephenson moved to Florida because of any place in the U.S., it reminds her most of her native Australia.
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  • Jay Heater
  • January 24, 2019
Up close with a golf legend at Waterlefe

Hall of Fame golfer Jan Stephenson brings her skill and wine to Waterlefe in Bradenton.

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  • January 24, 2019
East County weather page photo: Jan. 24

Sharon Piotrowski captured these clouds over the Sarasota Polo Club grounds.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 23, 2019
Sarasota Memorial Hospital breaks ground on new radiation oncology center

The center is part of the hospital's $220 million cancer institute.

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Linda Stone and Diane Laybourn have led a group that has donated more than 150 blankets to charity.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 23, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Women's Club has it covered by making blankets

Lakewood Ranch Women's Club forms Blankets 4 Babies and makes blankets for nonprofit groups.

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