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  • February 10, 2018
Kids tackle fishing
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2018
'Lion King' roars to Lakewood Ranch stage
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • February 9, 2018
St. Jude Catholic Church unites at Michael's On East for gala
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • February 9, 2018
Circle members gather for revealing of the Hank Willis Thomas exhibit
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  • February 9, 2018
St. Martha dads and daughters dance it out
Chairwoman Cindy Stuhley, Will Reeve and Jan Miller.
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  • February 9, 2018
Tidewell Signature Luncheon features keynote speaker Will Reeve
  • By Katie Johns
  • February 9, 2018
Garden Club travels to Cuba in style
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2018
Willis Elementary dance is flurry of fun
  • By Cassidy Alexander
  • February 8, 2018
People and pooches mingle at unique happy hour
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  • February 8, 2018
Goodwill throws a colorful New Orleans Mardi Gras experience
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  • February 8, 2018
Chamber meets, greets and eats with residents
  • By Cassidy Alexander
  • February 8, 2018
Women's Guild of St. Mary welcomes new members
  • By Ryan Butler
  • February 8, 2018
Siesta Key nonprofit donates equipment to fire station
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • February 7, 2018
Murder-mystery author James Patterson gives audience a laugh
"I feel like no one can stop me” -Deoni Cason, former Braden River High boys basketball, on why he considered himself the best basketball player in Manatee County.
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2018
The best athletes say the darnedest things
  • By Cassidy Alexander
  • February 7, 2018
Survivors graduate from Selah Freedom programs
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  • February 6, 2018
$5.75 million estate lists on Lido Key
Graduating dancers Julieta Renteria, Jovanna Patino-Murillo, Andreah Perez and Johanna Patino-Murillo
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • February 6, 2018
Sarasota Ballet turns out On Pointe Luncheon
Diane Gans, event chairwoman Nancy Cohen and Sylvia Pastor and Susan Newmark
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  • February 5, 2018
Temple Beth Israel walks the runway
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Temple Beth Sholom jazzed about sold-out Motown 'FUNraiser'
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  • February 5, 2018
Palm Ball attendees dance under 'Mangroves in the Moonlight'
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  • February 5, 2018
Visible Men awards dinner makes an impact
Ellen Hefner and Anne Hanley
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  • February 4, 2018
Longboat Harbour kicks off Super Bowl LII
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  • February 4, 2018
Longboat Island Chapel warms up for Super Bowl LII
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