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Susan Orr Henderson and Karen Orr
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 16, 2019
Impact 100 SRQ announces five $114,000 grant finalists

The announcement was made at Aloft Sarasota on Oct. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bradenton 86-year-old Bernita Franzel selects from hundreds of frames with the help of volunteer optician Anna Seigneurie. Glasses were made on site so Franzel could take home her new pair.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 16, 2019
Medical prayers answered in Bradenton

Remote Area Medical's return to Manatee County iis a blessing for those who can't afford medical care.

  • East County
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Aqila Patel, a Braden River High School senior, plays xylophone as part of the pit in the band.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 16, 2019
Braden River, Lakewood Ranch high school bands march with meaning

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school bands compete with shows personal to them

  • East County
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The ghost pirate, played by Derek Dutcher, emerges from the cemetery to
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 16, 2019
Legend of Sleepy Hollow expands at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

Legend of Sleepy Hollow expands at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brett Morrow says "if you aren't innovating, you're disintegrating."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 16, 2019
Lakewood Ranch businessman rides in rare air with his Inflata Park

Lakewood Ranch entrepreneur hopes to spread joy, and make money, with Jumpin Fun Inflata Park.

  • East County
  • Business
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Director of Development Rob Oglesby with University Park resident and photographer Sally Ullman hope an upcoming photography show will raise funds for Nate's.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 16, 2019
Lakewood Ranch photo presentation benefits animal rescues

University Park photographer presents her work in Africa and the Southwest to benefit Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

  • East County
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School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 16, 2019
Education Practices Commission rejects DOE's settlement with Superintendent Cynthia Saunders

School District of Manatee County superintendent to remain focused after settlement rejection

  • East County
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Maria Shaw.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 16, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Maria Shaw

The freshman runner talks getting the proper mentality and her favorite hobbies.

  • East County
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Celia Moore, Peg Pluto and Sherri Mills.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 16, 2019
Networking caps off Longboat Chamber's Small Business Week seminars

Week concludes Thursday with awards luncheon at Holiday Inn Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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Left to right: Debbie DeLeon, Stephen Boyes, Matthew Arriaga, Lydia Arriaga, Kurt Mattingly and ,Aaron Zimmermann participate in "Environment in Transportation" planning event. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 16, 2019
Transportation officials look to future in Lakewood Ranch area

Transportation officials look to future in Sarasota, Manatee counties.

  • East County
  • News
Although the nest had come down in front of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, the bald eagles still are there along White Eagle Boulevard.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 16, 2019
A land of wonder in Lakewood Ranch ... and a few worries

A land of wonder in Lakewood Ranch ... and a few worries

  • East County
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Angela Massaro-Fain, Roxanne Sima, Graceann Frederico and Terri Stern show off the donated purses that will be offered at Designer Bag Bingo.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 16, 2019
Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good puts charity in the handbag

Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good puts charity in the handbag at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing fundraiser.

  • East County
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Frank Verdel, a community ambassador for Lakewood Ranch, leads guided tours from the information center on a new 32-passenger bus.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 16, 2019
All aboard the new bus for Lakewood Ranch

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch purchases a new bus to offer tours of the Lakewood Ranch community.

  • East County
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Cucuteni Cutie
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 17

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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The Sarasota Police Department shared this image of the scene where officers are investigating the deaths. Photo courtesy Sarasota Police Department.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 15, 2019
Sarasota Police investigate potential murder-suicide

An investigation is ongoing after the police found two dead individuals in the 1200 block of 32nd Street.

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