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U.S. Army Reserve Ret. Lt. Col. Dennis Dobbratz poses with Annette and Bob Ducatelli, retired Air Force.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale Military Ball

Members of the Rosedale Golf & Country Club honored vet eras past and present during its seventh annual Military Ball Jan. 31, at the clubhouse.

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School of Russian Ballet dancers entertain a growing crowd.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 30, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Ovation

The 9th annual Grand Ovation returned Jan. 31 to Lakewood Ranch Main Street, with live performances by local dancers, actors and other artists.

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Naara Silva, Savannah Roberts and T.J. Besterman are in first grade.
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  • January 29, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Football Frenzy

Children at the Tabernacle Christian School dressed in their favorite team's garb and headed to a grassy field Jan. 30 for the school's annual Football Frenzy and Bible Trivia event.

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This week's FYI Friday features news about local students, a controversial new slogan for SRQ Airport and more!
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  • January 29, 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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The Mall at UTC will house Florida's eighth Microsoft retail location.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 29, 2015
Microsoft adds a store to UTC lineup

Microsoft is opening a store at The Mall at University Town Center.

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Lakewood Ranch senior Sean Fenton plays defense against Fort Meyers in a regional playoff game Thursday at Lakewood Ranch.
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  • January 28, 2015
Lakewood Ranch upset by Fort Myers

Fort Myers defeats the Mustangs via penalty kicks, 2-1 (5-4)

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This map shows the location of the future improvement.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 28, 2015
Ranch boulevard expansion approved

Sarasota County commissioners voted Wednesday to further advance plans for extending Lakewood Ranch Boulevard to Fruitville Road.

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Of the 17 county students advancing to the 60th annual State Science and Engineering Fair in March, nine are form East County.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 28, 2015
After big wins regionally, East County students head to state science competition

Nine East County students won first-place at the Lockheed Martin Manatee Regional Science and Engineering Fair recently. The troupe will advance to the 60th annual State Science and Engineering Fair, held March 31 through April 2, in Lakeland.

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Event chair Catherine strongman and model chair Jane Krombeen
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  • January 27, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: University Park Women's Club Fashion Forward luncheon

The University Park Women's Club held its annual Oh La La Fashion Forward event on Jan. 28. The luncheon featured models in clothing from Dream Weaver on St. Armands Circle, and there was a 50/50 raffle, with proceeds donated to charity.

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  • January 27, 2015
Sights for stripes

Braden River High School's Jasmine Stanton knew just what to do when this year's Manatee County Fair's diary costume contest came around.

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  • January 27, 2015
Garden fresh

Since it sprouted about two months ago, Lakewood Ranch Main Street's first edible garden continues to grow.

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Realtor John Swart and Larry Pearce, managing partner of Realco, are eager to begin sales at The Lakeshore, a 44-unit luxury condo project slated for the Lakewood Ranch Main Street area. Photo by Pam Eubanks
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  • January 27, 2015
Lake Uihlein condos aim high

The Lakeshore plans to offer penthouses that likely will cost more than $1.5 million.

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Architects from Benderson Development and Hilton have worked together to create a new design, pictured here, for the University Town Center Homewood Suites. Courtesy rendering
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  • January 27, 2015
Benderson unveils new hotel plans

The six-floor Homewood Inn and Suites is a deviation from Hilton's prototype.

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Thirteen-year-old Sofia Uribe checks out the new computers in Carlos E. Haile Middle School's computer lab. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 27, 2015
Technology, hiring on the rise

East County schools are receiving a boost in technology and staff counts as part of the Manatee County School District's five-year strategic plan to improve the district.

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  • January 27, 2015
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Tara Golf and Country Club missing $30,000; Photographers wanted to showcase county's beauty; Ancient Gun Club shoots for local event

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