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Robyn Faucy and Susan Morris, of the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, enjoy cold drinks and good company.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation celebrates Galentine's Day

Members of the Ranch's six Women's Giving Circles enjoyed chocolate, wine and socializing Feb. 9.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County planner Jack Wilhelm, agent Joel Freedman of Freedman Consulting Group, and Hytham Bakr, board member, answer questions from the audience.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 9, 2016
Residents voice traffic concerns with potential Islamic Society school

The society is applying to Sarasota County for a private elementary school to open in its current facilities.

  • East County
  • News
Manny Cruz, who operates Cruz Portrait Design of Bradenton, earned the master of photography designation from the Professional Photographers of America.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 9, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Local photographer a picture of commitment

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2016
Football League tackles financial challenge

Major League Football remains committed to starting its season in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County School Board members will decide tonight what's next in the Long Range Master Plan process.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 9, 2016
Manatee County School Board decides on next steps of Master Plan

As part of Phase II, board members will mull over which projects are financially feasible for the district.

  • East County
  • News
Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2016
Man dies in single-vehicle accident

Joseph Mullen, 84, died after being transported to the hospital.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2016
Bradenton couple stabbed by son

Jonathan Skarr, 27, has been arrested.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kallie Granquist leads the pack.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 8, 2016
Sprouts students cycle for St. Jude's

Harvest United Methodist Church's preschool held its annual trike-a-thon.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 8, 2016
UPDATE: Ona man killed in State Road 70 crash

Quenten Tyler Cox of Ona, Fla., died yesterday after a multi-vehicle crash near Myakka City.

  • East County
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Bill Mixon owns 20 acres within the overall Mixon Fruit Farms property. He published a book about his life, "Believers in Action," in 2012. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2016
Florida citrus pioneer dies at 87

Bill Mixon leaves legacy of farming excellence and his love of God and family.

  • East County
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Carole Stevens Bibisi creates another work of art in her home studio.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 8, 2016
Artist’s love of felines catapults her into adult coloring market.

Carole Stevens Bibisi shows that coloring books can have purr-sonality.

  • East County
  • News
Sophia Greenleaf loves playing dress up and wearing a bonnet and glasses.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 8, 2016
Braden River Elementary celebrates 100th day of school

Students in Cristina McCrone's kindergarten class dressed as if they were 100 years old.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 7, 2016
Florida citrus pioneer dies

Bill Mixon, 87, was a driving force behind Mixon Fruit Farms.

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Diane Kontonickas, Steve Zeris, Dina Hobson and Mary Duvalris, volunteers and vendors at the festival, do a traditional Greek dance.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 6, 2016
Going Greek

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church throws 32nd annual Glendi Festival.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch sophomore forward Jack Kelley muscles his way to the hoop in the first quarter. (Photos courtesy Brian Blanco)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 5, 2016
Mustangs capture Class 7A-District 11 crown

The Lakewood Ranch boys basketball team captured its first district title in 11 years Feb. 5.

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St. Barbara's Hellenic Folk Dance Group member Harrison Barakos gives a wave, while being cheered on by fellow dancers Maria Stylianoudakis and Gianni Cappelluti, as his name is called at the St. Barbara 42nd annual Greek Festival.
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