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David Lapovsky at the site of the former Colony, 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 31, 2018
Preserve Longboat seeks a few tweaks to Colony development plan

Preserve Longboat President David Lapovsky says Unicorp's development plan is close to what the group seeks on the site of the former Colony.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chuck Whittall
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 31, 2018
Hopeful Colony developer optimistic after zoning code change withdrawn

Unicorp National Developments President Chuck Whittall said he hopes to break ground at the site of the former Colony by the end of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East Manatee Fire Rescue Training Officer Bob Mikulski watches firefighter Derek Parker perform a practice rescue. Mikulski is excited East Manatee can use the tower day or night.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2018
East Manatee Fire Rescue unveils new training tower

Training tower recreates high-rise scenarios.

  • East County
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Amanda Tullidge plays craps at We Care Manatee's Rollin’ on the River casino night.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 31, 2018
We Care Manatee hosts Rollin’ on the River Casino Night on Jan. 27.

Black Tie & Tales: Kayleigh Omang

  • Black Tie
Longtime SMART volunteer Gail Clifton leads Carly, a pony in SMART's carriage therapy program, out for lessons. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2018
SMART therapy program receives grant from license plate revenues

Grant will support a therapeutic carriage driving program in east Bradenton.

  • East County
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Woody Harrelson said if he had to choose which of his characters' worlds to live in, he would choose the world of "Now You See Me."
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 30, 2018
Academy Award nominee Woody Harrelson visits Ringling College

The acclaimed actor screened his directorial debut, 'Lost in London,' and answered audience questions on Jan. 29 at Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Arts + Culture
Samantha Castro and Savana Durr, who play for Real So Cal out of California, look at the 1991 Women's World Cup trophy this December at Premier Sports Campus. The facility has continual attracted top events.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 30, 2018
Don't be timid plotting Premier's future

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Bradenton, Manatee County, Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate 50-year partnership.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 30, 2018
Bradenton, Manatee County, Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate 50-year partnership

A Feb. 12 exhibit opening will start a months-long celebration.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 30, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 13 Recap

A masquerade party, a verbal sparring match between muscular men and a touching moment of female empowerment — "Siesta Key" didn't disappoint this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
A 54-year-old woman died last week of unnatural causes in a Longboat Key sauna, police say.
  • By Bret Hauff
  • January 30, 2018
UPDATE: Woman found in Longboat sauna did not die naturally, police say

Police have not determined the cause of death and therefore have not released the identity of the woman.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stefan Sanders conducted "Great Escapes 3: Amadeus." Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • January 30, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra gifts audiences with intimate 'Great Escapes'

"Great Escapes 3: Amadeus" makes orchestra patrons feel as if they're standing on the conductor’s podium.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 29, 2018
Cops Corner: Suspect uses jury duty scheme

A roundup of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
David Gouveia, the specialty associate coordinator at Whole Foods, said Brasserie Honore will offer three wines on tap and five beers on tap.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 29, 2018
Whole new grocery experience

Whole Foods at University Station includes a French-themed restaurant and bar.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 29, 2018
'Call Me By Your Name' captivates from the opening credits onward

Phenomenal acting and breathtaking scenery combine for a beautiful look on a forbidden romance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Amanda Tullidge takes her chance at craps.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 29, 2018
Hitched a ride on a riverboat queen

We Care Manatee hosts Rollin’ on the River Casino Night on Jan. 27.

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