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Last year, the Manatee County School District's total revenue increased $15.50 million from 2013.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 9, 2015
Manatee County School Board to review 2014 financial statements

At its meeting at 5:45 p.m. Feb. 10, the Manatee County School District will discuss its financial standings, through Dec. 31, 2014.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2015
Waterline Road project approved

An revised site plan shows increased buffering but not less units.

  • East County
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Keffie Lancaster and her dog, Koukla, enjoy a breezy afternoon and a polo match.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: SMR Cup

Tailgaters enjoyed a breezy afternoon of cookouts, cold drinks and a sideline view of the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Cup, held Feb. 8, at Sarasota Polo Club.The tailgate theme for this week's polo match was Valentine's Day.

  • East County
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The luncheon honors sisterhood members Laura Zalkin, Dorothy Quint and Cindy Gilburne for outstanding service.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood Honors Luncheon

Members of Temple Emanu-El's Sisterhood group converged for drinks, food, socializing and musical entertainment by local musician Chris Eisenberg at the Sisterhood Honors Luncheon, Feb. 8, at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club. This year's honorees were Cindy Gilburne, Dorothy Quint and Laura Zalkin.

  • East County
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Christine Gianoplus leads the Hellenic folk dancers before an audience.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 6, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: 31st annual Greek Glendi Festival

The Greek Glendi returned for its 31st annual festival Feb. 4 through Feb. 8 at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.

  • East County
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Melanie Murphy and Julia Patten love spending time with each other and their dads.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Witt Father/Daughter Dance

Girls at Gene Witt Elementary School danced the night away with their friends and fathers Feb. 9, during the school's 'Under the Sea' themed father/daughter dance.

  • East County
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Brad Gemme twirls his daughters, Madilyn, let, and Chelsea, right.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Fairy Tale Ball

Girls at Braden River Elementary School enjoyed a magical evening with their fathers Feb. 6, during the school's annual Fairy Tale Ball.

  • East County
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Kevin and Anne Muzzillo try to stay warm beside Barbara Blatz.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 6, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Music on Main goers bundled up for a chilly night of food, drinks, games and a live performance by Paisley Craze, Feb. 6, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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This week's FYI Friday features nerdy news about Sarasota, traffic troubles, tourism and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 5, 2015
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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Fourth-grade student, John Collins, crafts an animal out of cauliflower, lettuce and other vegetables.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 5, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Play with Your Fruits and Vegetables Day

To encourage creativity and healthy eating habits, William H. Bashaw Elementary and other county schools participated in Play with Your Fruits and Vegetables Day, Feb. 6. Bashaw students crafted banana-made dolphins, cucumber lakes and other edible arrangements.

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Katherine Harris, Executive Chair of the Sarasota-Bradenton Modern Pentathlon, speaks Friday at Nathan Benderson Park about the upcoming 2015 Modern Pentathlon World Cup No. 1
  • By Jason Clary
  • February 5, 2015
Nathan Benderson Park to host a modern pentathlon

The 2015 Modern Pentathlon World Cup No. 1 will bring more than 330 international pentathletes and dignitaries to the Sarasota-Bradenton area.

  • Sarasota
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Ryan Guendjoian and Brennan Maguire, as the March Hare and the Mad Hatter,  celebrate a non-birthday together.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 5, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Alice in Wonderland Jr.'

Students at Nolan Middle School bring to life the tale of Alice in Wonderland with performances of "Alice in Wonderland Jr." tonight and Saturday. Tickets cost $5.

  • East County
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Abbey Widmer enjoys muffins with her son, Tyson, 7.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 4, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Muffins with Mom

The Willis Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization carved out some special mother-child time Feb. 5, during its Muffins with Mom event before school.

  • East County
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Pajama factory workers hold a rally.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 4, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: "The Pajama Game"

The Lakewood Ranch High School theater department opened "The Pajama Game" tonight. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. through Feb. 7, and at 2 p.m. Feb. 8, at Lakewood Ranch High.

  • East County
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Former Superintendent Gene Witt, 85, died Feb. 5.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 4, 2015
Gene Witt namesake dies

Former Superintendent Gene Witt died Feb. 5. He was 85 years old.

  • East County
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