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Helen Turner, David Campbell, Sandy Campbell and Fred Berg won first place in Division 3 last year.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 19, 2018
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament is back for another round

The tournament will kick off Jan. 10 with a cocktail party and will continue with play from Jan. 11 to Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
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Heather Jones.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 19, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Heather Jones

The Lakewood Ranch junior talks winning in PKs and her biggest challenge

  • East County
  • Sports
Cynthia Saunders has served as Manatee County Schools' interim superintendent since July.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 19, 2018
Should Manatee County superintendent search go national?

Board members undecided on course of action to find new superintendent.

  • East County
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Finn, Eirinn, Cormac and Christian Camphire said they are thankful Cormac is OK after 37% of his body was burned. He plans to resume classes at Braden River High in January, depending on his health.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 19, 2018
Bradenton's mom's belief — 'God was with him.'

East County mom says her faith has been strengthened by horrifying accident .

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 19, 2018
Cops Corner: Keep an eye out for porch prowlers

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 19, 2018
Host Essentials

Get ready for your next party with these top tips and essential items.

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See Dina Litovsky's photographs of life in Pinecraft in "The Fence" photo exhibit. Photo by Dina Litovsky
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 19, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 20

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events with organizations such as Perlman Music Program Suncoast, Sarasota Orchestra and Florida Studio Theatre Improv taking place this week in Sarasota and Bradenton.

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Guests enjoying AlexArt International artist Fabio Dal Boni's art at Spectrum Miami. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 19, 2018
Scene & Heard 12.20.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including a canceled performance at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, a partnership between Meg Krakowiak and All Star Children’s Foundation Campus of Hope & Healing and an AlexArt International artist, Fabio Dal B

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 19, 2018
Local restaurants spread Christmas cheer for festive foodies this holiday

Don't want to cook for Christmas? These Sarasota and Longboat Key restaurants have made a tradition out of holiday dining.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Writer, producer and director John McElroy with actor Cassandra Calo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 19, 2018
'Rocky Mountain Fast Guy' film proves a little movie magic goes a long way

John McElroy turned a devastating life change into something positive with the film "Rocky Mountain Fast Guy."

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 19, 2018
The Crunch that Stole Christmas forces artists to create new traditions

The show must go on. With all that hard work, who has time for the holidays? Area performing arts talents find a way.

  • Arts + Culture
Danielle Lizotte, Hostess Sepi Ackerman, Lee Sax, Chelsea Dunbar, Emily Stroud, Julie Smith and Lauren Fineman. Courtesy Photo.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 19, 2018
Holiday parties take the forefront of the social scene

Jim and Charlie Ann Syprett and Ryan and Sepi Ackerman hosted holiday parties, Margaret Wise celebrates her birthday and more.

  • Black Tie
Each year, Patricia Christmas buys her family Christmas pajamas and T-shirts. Clockwise from bottom left are Elijah, Jermaine, Patricia, Tremaine and Genesys.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 19, 2018
Christmas all the time for Bradenton family

This family knows had to spread Christmas joy.

  • East County
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Trinity Jackson got her face painted during the party.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 19, 2018
Dick Vitale says 'Merry Christmas' to Sarasota Boys and Girl's Club

Sarasota's annual holiday party celebrates on Dec. 18.

  • Sarasota
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Fifth-grader Kiran Kalia plays the xylophone.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 18, 2018
Witt Orffestra rings in holiday season

Children sing of snowmen and holidays in Lakewood Ranch area.

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