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  • February 26, 2015
County administrator boasts 2014 accomplishments

Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker discussed a range of local government accomplishments in his Annual Report to County Commissioners Feb. 24.

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Sarasota Russian Ballet dancers perform.
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  • February 26, 2015
Music festival promises a range of genres

Yay Winterfest

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Ninth-grade student Mackenzie Grace is fascinated with psychological patterns and memories. She has crafted projects linking music, scents and other factors to memory throughout the four years she has attended the Sarasota Regional Science Fair.
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  • February 26, 2015
Teen sniffs out scents, memories link

Mackenzie Grace researches connections between three scents and teenagers' memories in science project

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  • February 25, 2015
Bereavement camp will offer comfort zone for children

Melissa Wandall is known for her advocacy, but her latest project will help kids deal with grief.

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Lori Basilone helped expand and create new programs for Community Activities.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 25, 2015
Basilone leaves CAC after eight eventful years

Lori Basilone prepares to say goodbye after helping Lakewood Ranch find and cultivate its community spirit.

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Schroeder-Manatee Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen accepts a certificate from Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Executive Director Heather Kasten.
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  • February 25, 2015
SMR brings home shopping to UTC

The interactive area will help potential guyers click with Lakewood Ranch homes and builders.

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  • February 25, 2015
Neal seeks home run with Villa Amalfi project

Neal Communities wants to build paired villas, rather than commercial properties.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 25, 2015
County expands 44th Ave. project

Contractors begin work on 44th Avenue from 30th Street East to 45th Street East March 1.

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  • February 25, 2015
Sidelines

Amazing Admirals; MLS comes to Lakewood Ranch; Junior Golf Camp registration

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  • February 25, 2015
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • February 25, 2015
Letters to the Editor

Thanks for your courage; Monorail won't work for University Parkway; So how long does it take?

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  • February 25, 2015
Modern marvel

Sunday evening marked the end of an international competition for the ultimate athlete.

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  • February 25, 2015
Artistic by nature

University Park resident Polly Curran invites friends, family and the public to explore her work as an artistic nature photographer.

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  • February 25, 2015
Ash-Only drive-thru

Harvest United Methodist Church offered a drive-thru approach to a centuries-old Christian tradition Feb. 18, Ash Wednesday.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 25, 2015
Dog Park fetches upgrades

CDD 4's plan to spend $20,000 on improvements has tails wagging.

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