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  • Katie Johns
  • June 20, 2018
Tennis campers swing into summer

The Resort at Longboat Key Club tennis campers are working on their skills this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tomoko Toler, one of the residents at Windsor Reflections, holds up her painting that she made for the auction.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • June 20, 2018
Painting a memory in Lakewood Ranch

Alzheimer and Dementia residents at Windsor Reflections host a silent auction to benefit the Alzheimer's Association.

  • East County
  • News
TJ Goelz just finished his first year at Lakewood Ranch High, but says he's "not sure" whether he'll continue to coach once his daughter has graduated in 2020. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 20, 2018
Manatee County coaches talk high turnover rate

There's no one reason why Manatee County coaches are leaving their jobs, but here, a few explain why some might. Twenty-five athletic programs at The Out-of-Door Academy, Braden River High and Lakewood Ranch High have changed head coaches since 2016.

  • East County
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Olivia and Avery Davis attended the camp after moving from Indianapolis to Lakewood Ranch the week prior.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 20, 2018
Mustangs basketball camp a jam session in lessons

The Lakewood Ranch High basketball programs hosted a summer camp last week, and it was important for more than just the campers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Haile TSA students Reese Jones, Ryan Gustafson, Sidney Buice, Isabella Pasquale, Grace Kelley and Justin Tong hope their project will help the environment.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 20, 2018
Manatee County students to compete in national TSA competition

Haile TSA students promote environment with construction project.

  • East County
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MTC board member Dr. Richard Conard, Priscilla Haflich's son Rick Farmer and school district official Doug Wagner unveil a portrait of Dr. Priscilla Haflich in the MTC East Campus auditorium.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 20, 2018
Late MTC administrator honored

Priscilla Haflich's educational legacy continues at MTC.

  • East County
  • News
Kimberly Bleach, Jane Hutchins, Shelia Gleason and Stephanie Feltz are all involved with SYC Cares. This summer, they will work on drafting a grants policy.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 20, 2018
Sarasota Yacht Club forms philanthropic organization

SYC Cares is working to put club members’ philanthropic passions under one umbrella.

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Mort and Carol Siegler at their 70th anniversary celebration and vow renewal in November 2017.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 20, 2018
Mort Siegler remembered for philanthropic spirit

Siegler, a family man and builder driven by details, died Tuesday, June 12.

  • Longboat Key
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Grand Marshal David Miller and  former Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Chairman Mike Doll wave to the crowd at last year's parade
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 20, 2018
Freedom Fest to bring back crowd favorites

The 16th annual event steps off at 9 a.m. with a parade on Bay Isles Road.

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Photo courtesy of Janet Shapiro
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 20, 2018
Beating summer hunger

Sutton Place Association donated 78 pounds of food to All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

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Richard Williams turned 90 on May 29.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 20, 2018
Cheers for 90 years

Longboat Key resident Richard Williams celebrated his 90th birthday on May 29. Now, he's ready to celebrate his life experiences and milestone birthday with friends.

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Cynthia Saunders has been named the new interim superintendent of Manatee County.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • June 20, 2018
School Board names interim superintendent in Manatee County

Current superintendent Diana Greene starts a new job July 1.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker envisions acreage north of Premier Sports Campus as a government services hub for the eastern part of the county.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 20, 2018
Manatee County plans service center in East County

Proposed Manatee County government building would have a premier location in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Mara Huard started working with fashion and design when she was 13.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • June 20, 2018
Local fashion designer creates one-of-a-kind clothing

Mara Huard, owner and designer at Aerial Clothing SRQ, shares her love for bold prints, bright colors and free-flowing designs.

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"Madeline's Madeline" opens Opens Aug. 10. Courtesy image
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • June 20, 2018
Critic's summer film picks

Escape the heat and check out these must-see summer movies.

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