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  • March 27, 2019
Clydesdales deliver 'best day ever' at Sarasota Polo Club

Millie Sica stood bolt upright, a look of shock and bewilderment dancing across her face. Towering above her, a Budweiser Clydesdale sniffed her cap. She giggled while her mom, Melissa Sica, snapped a photo.

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  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 27, 2019
Runners chug along at Beer Belly 5k on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

The race featured 4 pour stations where racers could choose water, spiked seltzer or — of course — beer.

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The section of 44th Avenue East heading east from Rosedale's back entrance has long been completed but Manatee County is in the design stage for the section going westward to cross Interstate 75.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 27, 2019
44th Avenue project advances in Manatee County

Construction set to begin on 6,900-foot long bridge over Manatee River.

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Participants at the 2018 Walk for Water carry their buckets.
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  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 27, 2019
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch cause will hold water at annual event

Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch holds Walk for Water event at Nathan Benderson Park.

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Remy Germinario performs in "Buyer & Cellar." Photo by Matthew Holler
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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 27, 2019
'Buyer & Cellar' sends up stars and the people who love them at FST

The latest Florida Studio Theatre production is a caricature study (no, not quite character) of Barbra Streisand.

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William Thomas completed the firefighter's combat challenge in three minutes and 25 seconds.
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  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 27, 2019
Future firefighters honored at Manatee Technical College

MTC honors six students during its Fire Academy graduation

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John Kurz, Stacey Mazza, Chris Stevens, Jessica Stevens, Cassie Wegeng, Sean Altice and Lexi Smith courtesy photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • March 27, 2019
Cleanup crew

On March 24, 20 volunteers spent their morning cleaning up the trash littering the north end of Longboat Key beach.

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Steve Branham said Susan Phillips and Phyllis Black will be back as pancake creators this year.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 27, 2019
Kiwanis Club cooking up annual pancake breakfast

This year’s breakfast is from 7:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 30 and will benefit the club's scholarship fund.

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Church members packed 1,000 kits for Lutheran World Relief Services. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 27, 2019
Sending care from afar

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church members packed 1,000 care kits for Lutheran World Relief.

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  • Katie Johns
  • March 27, 2019
Longboat Island Chapel to host first-time fundraiser

A Charity Affair will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the chapel and will benefit Feeding Empty Little Tummies.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • March 27, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Nothing to see here

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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There were 39 tables set up in the ballroom.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 27, 2019
Students put their learning to the test at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee hosted HospitaBull March 27.

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Joan Wides
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 27, 2019
Familiar Faces: Joan Wides

Joan Wides builds a bridge from Compeer Sarasota to London, England.

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Cliff Roles
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 27, 2019
FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training student gets engaged with an encore

Forty Carrots Family Center offers up front row parking, voting ends soon for Black Tie Standouts and more on the social scene.

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La Musica Artistic Director (and violinist) Bruno Giuranna — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Su Byron
  • March 27, 2019
La Musica International Chamber Festival invites locals to join the conversation

La Musica International Chamber Festival asks audiences to jump into a musical discussion where new voices are always welcome.

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