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'Lion King' roars to Lakewood Ranch stage
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St. Jude Catholic Church unites at Michael's On East for gala
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St. Martha dads and daughters dance it out
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Tidewell Signature Luncheon features keynote speaker Will Reeve
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People and pooches mingle at unique happy hour
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Women's Guild of St. Mary welcomes new members
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Siesta Key nonprofit donates equipment to fire station
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  • February 7, 2018
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"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.
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The best athletes say the darnedest things
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Survivors graduate from Selah Freedom programs
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$5.75 million estate lists on Lido Key
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Sarasota Ballet turns out On Pointe Luncheon
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Longboat Harbour kicks off Super Bowl LII
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