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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 2, 2019
Nashville Music Row hits home run in Sarasota

Nashville's Music Row Comes to the Ballpark was hosted March 1 at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Black Tie
Hayley Rio. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 1, 2019
East County schools land new principals in Bradenton

Josh Bennett takes over at Braden River Elementary as School District of Manatee County swaps principals.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Sandy Gilbert
  • March 1, 2019
My View: START is working to help slow red tide

Longboat-based organization explores several avenues to improve water quality.

  • Longboat Key
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Rummage sale organizers Ingrid Wisniewski and Penny Koerner
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  • Katie Johns
  • March 1, 2019
Treasures found at annual St. Mary Rummage Sale

The sale kicked off at noon on Friday, March 1.

  • Longboat Key
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Carolyn Eastwood. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 1, 2019
Sarasota County employee named Government Engineer of the Year

The American Society of Civil Engineers was founded in 1986 and represents civil engineering professional in 177 countries.

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  • News
Co-Chairwomen Donna Koffman and Tammy Karp with two adoptable puppies.
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 1, 2019
Animal lovers raise a paw to Humane Society of Sarasota County

Paws on the Catwalk was hosted March 1 at Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
Marjorie Singer and Roxzene Hunter
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 1, 2019
Southeastern Guide Dogs graduation raises the woof

The commencement took place at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 1, 2019
Key Chorale's 'Elijah' to showcase masterwork of epic proportions

Key Chorale will be accompanied by four professional soloists, a youth soloist and 35 members of the Sarasota Orchestra for 'Elijah.'

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 1, 2019
Educators, volunteers use Dr. Seuss to teach students about kindness

Dr. Seuss Day got a special twist in district classrooms when Embracing Our Differences partnered with Sarasota County Schools.

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  • News
Helena Howard in "Madeline's Madeline." Photo source: Amazon Prime Video.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 1, 2019
Binge Blog: A roll of the dice

An electric individual performance from Helena Howard in "Madeline's Madeline" and "Game Night," the best studio comedy in years, starring Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams, are this week’s picks.

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Janet Trefry and Terry Stocker
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 1, 2019
Church of the Redeemer can hear the bells, too

The church famous for its bells teaches downtown residents about what they mean.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Heritage Harbour Golf & Eatery investor Bryan Veith enjoys a round with co-owner Chris Bradshaw.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 28, 2019
A round of golf Bradshaw family style in Bradenton

A round of golf Bradshaw family style at Heritage Harbour in Bradenton

  • East County
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Firefighter of the Year Todd DePatie
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 28, 2019
East Manatee Fire Rescue awards top honors

Todd DePatie named firefighter of the year and Casey Lambert is named officer of the year in East Manatee Fire Rescue.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 28, 2019
Observer Media Group Black Tie launches new social app

The Black Tie Bash was held Feb. 28 at Michael's On East.

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  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2019
St. Mary putts through annual golf tournament

About 150 golfers played the Harbourside Course Feb. 28 for the St. Mary Men's Club annual golf tournament.

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