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  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 18, 2018
Winners of Embracing our Differences honored at reception

On April 17, Embracing our Differences held a reception for the winners of its juried exhibit promoting diversity.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 18, 2018
Friends of the Ballet gather to thank volunteers

The Showcase Luncheon was hosted April 18 at Michael's On East.

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The home at 7229 Prestbury Circle recently sold for $925,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 18, 2018
Country Club East home tops local sales at $925,000

Residential real estate transactions for April 2-6.

  • East County
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 18, 2018
Is it curtain time?

Preserving the Van Wezel is looking remote. That is, unless you have some ingenious, affordable idea.

  • Longboat Key
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The Longboat Key Historical Society is raising money to restore the Whitney Beach cottages and pay for a permanent location on the Key.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 18, 2018
Historical Society is a better choice

Put the effort behind Longboat Key History. The culture center's time will come.

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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 18, 2018
Group to give ideas for land by Celery Fields

Fresh Start took five months to narrow down four proposals for county-owned land outside the Celery Fields. Now it's time for the County Commission to weigh in.

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Former Lakewood Ranch resident Hannah Sage said it was a dream to meet "Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek. Photo courtesy of Jeopardy Productions, Inc.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch resident earns Jeopardy! college finals

St. Stephens graduate Hannah Sage wins semifinal round by $1.

  • East County
  • News
School Resource Officer Dep. Carl McClellan chats with eighth-graders at Braden River Middle School during their lunch break.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 18, 2018
Time to pay security tab in Manatee County schools

School District, county search for funds for school resource officer program.

  • East County
  • News
The Lake Club's Melissa Howard said she wants to bring her business experience to Tallahassee to benefit the Sarasota-Manatee area.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch woman says it's time to run for the Florida House

Lake Club's Melissa Howard enters the race for the Florida District 73 seat.

  • East County
  • News
Sophia Lopez, Holly Leiberick and Sarah Buchanan, seniors at Lakewood Ranch High School, captured their prom memories.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 18, 2018
A grande amore night at Lakewood Ranch High prom

"A Venetian Evening" is the theme of the Lakewood Ranch High School prom.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Barb McSweeney donated 25% of her sales at "Funny Girls & Pearls" to Sisterhood for Good.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good takes center stage

Its fundraiser at the Players Centre for Performing Arts in Sarasota raises money for its grant program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Deb Kehoe and Kathi Skelton flank Staff Sgt. Christopher Gordon, who was honored during the 2018 Rosedale Golf Classic.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 18, 2018
Rosedale women pull heart strings in Manatee County to help vets

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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Rev. Mike Scheip will be delivering his message in a chapel that seats over 1,000 people.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 18, 2018
New Catholic church ready to serve in Lakewood Ranch

Our Lady of the Angels unveils $8 million church April 22.

  • East County
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Monaca Onstad, the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch director of community relations, tries out the "Gravity Rail" at Bob Gardner Community Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 18, 2018
SMR rocks the park in Lakewood Ranch

Live music, activities highlight Bob Gardner Community Park grand opening.

  • East County
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 18, 2018
Sarasota woman has nasty case of shingles

Cops Corner for Lakewood Ranch, East County areas — Interesting reports from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
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