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Mela Sharma.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 9, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Mela Sharma

The Braden River senior talks winning districts and visiting family in India

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County interim Superintendent Cynthia Saunders' current contract ends in June.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2019
Manatee School Board postpones superintendent decision

Superintendent's contract will be vetted Feb. 12.

  • East County
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A condominium in Grand Bay recently sold for $3 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 9, 2019
Grand Bay condominium sells for $3 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 17-28.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 9, 2019
A commitment to fight red tide

The following are excerpts from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ inaugural address:

  • Longboat Key
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Marc Bitler, Carla Corvo, and Jonathan Grunert perform in "Ghosts." Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 9, 2019
Ibsen's “Ghosts” evokes a demon-haunted world in Asolo Conservatory show

The latest FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training play in Sarasota, "Ghosts," warns audiences of the dangers of self sacrifice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Publix bags funds for special cause

Tara residents find perfect stretch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Nick Racanelli brings his home remodeling experience to a retail operation, The Kitchen Source. It focuses on cabinetry and remodels of bathrooms and kitchens, as well as other storage-related needs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2019
EYE ON BUSINESS : Remodel business new resource in Lakewood Ranch

The Kitchen Source offers services for bathroom and kitchen remodels.

  • East County
  • Business
Nina and Jamie McHardy before a water polo match in Orlando on Jan. 4. Photo courtesy Debbie McHardy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 9, 2019
Lakewood Ranch twins receive water polo honor

They were named to the 2019 Olympic Development Program's Southeast Zone team

  • East County
  • Sports
Drew Mitts played in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 5.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 9, 2019
Mustangs linebacker realizes longtime goal

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Mike Bergin nicknamed himself Marina Joe after taking on the duty of clearing Twin Shores of red tide fish kill.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 9, 2019
Twin Shores resident keeps red tide fish kill at bay

Mike Bergin, nicknamed ‘Marina Joe,’ took it upon himself to keep Twin Shores clear of fish kill during red tide.

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  • Neighbors
Last year's event chairwoman Palma Panza, Lyn Haycock, Patty Sileo and Susan Phillips
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 9, 2019
Same runway, new day

The Longboat Key Garden Club’s Taste of the Keys and Fashion Show has been moved to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23.

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The Hernandez Troupe was best known for their springboard act. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 9, 2019
Performers make way into Circus Ring of Fame

Four acts will be inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame on St. Armands Circle Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
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Subcontractor John Philpot, better known as "Flip," installs racks and other equipment required by the new P25 radio system at the radio tower off 59th Avenue East, in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2019
Manatee County touts new tower power

Better technology will aid emergency communication efforts.

  • East County
  • News
Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi and Lt. Daniel Heath courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 9, 2019
Fire station fame

Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi named Lt. Daniel Heath the firefighter of the year and Deputy Chief Chris Krajic officer of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy carriage horse Sterling, a 22-year-old Percheron, pulls students across a field at SMART's campus off County Road 675. Sterling will retire in about one year. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2019
Grant drives SMART program

A $34,000 grant will allow SMART to find a new driving therapy horse and perhaps a new carriage.

  • East County
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