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John Rhoder, Roger Brown, Carol Rhoder, Bonnie Cacchiarally and Linda McAuliff Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 25, 2017
Happy Birthday, Bonnie!

Bonnie Cocchiareley of Westchester turns 95 on Oct. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
ODA cross country runners Aubrey Robbins and Abbey Burwood, 11, are beating girls six years older than them.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2017
ODA cross country sixth-graders showcase 'sick' speed

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Florida Department of Transportation Project Manager Jeffrey Mednick answers questions from Andy Kufta, of Tara.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 25, 2017
Manatee County Interchange project ramps up

FDOT holds public meeting to discuss I-75/S.R. 70 interchange plans and concerns.

  • East County
  • News
SUGAR founders Victoria Cobb, Stefanie Guido and Ali Pereira show off new backpacks donated after they posted a request on Facebook.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 25, 2017
Moms sweeten opportunities for service in Lakewood Ranch area

Three moms start SUGAR, an organization to help children learn about volunteerism.

  • East County
  • News
Regina Morris. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 25, 2017
East County marathoner goes the extra mile - literally

Regina Morris topped her age group in what turned out to be an elongated marathon.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bryan Gagg.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 10.26.17

East County High 5 Moments: 10.26.17

  • East County
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Manatee County Deputy Director of Public Works Sia Mollanazar, Valerin President Valerie Ciudad-Real, Manatee County Director of Public Works Ron Schulhofer, Manatee County Commissioner Priscilla Whisenant Trace, Commission Chairw
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 25, 2017
Fort Hamer Bridge is finally open

Fort Hamer Bridge opens after more than 100 years of debate.

  • East County
  • News
The cast of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" rehearses at the Arnold Simonsen Players Studio.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 25, 2017
The Players produces spooky 'Sleepy Hollow' production for the whole family

‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ will become the first outdoor theater experience offered in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Culture
It’s been three years since The Sarasota Ballet performed Will Tuckett’s production of “The Secret Garden.”
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 25, 2017
The Secret's Out: Will Tuckett's 'The Secret Garden' is back

Sarasota Ballet will perform ‘The Secret Garden’ three years after the last production.

  • Arts + Culture
Playwright Nassim Soleimanpour’s childhood stuffed rabbit is one of the only images he uses to market his play. Courtesy image
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 25, 2017
'White Rabbit Red Rabbit' forces actors to take a leap of faith

Urbanite Theatre is showing a play its actors have never read — until they perform it.

  • Arts + Culture
Jen Rust married Steve Johnson on July 16 at at an oceanside Airbnb in Montara, Calif.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 25, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 10.26.17

From beautiful brides to heavenly heels, here's your social news of the week.

  • Black Tie
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 25, 2017
This Week: Thursday, Oct. 26

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Jennie Branagan and “Evita” leading actor Ana Isabelle
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 24, 2017
Asolo Rep welcomes patrons back for the new season

The annual Asolo Repertory Theatre Welcome Back Party was held on Oct. 24 at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • October 24, 2017
People Helping People honors champions for older adults

People Helping People Awards Breakfast benefited the programs of Sarasota Friendship Centers on Oct. 24 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
The last major change to the zoning codes came in 2003.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 24, 2017
County embarks on project to merge regulations

As county staff work to condense zoning and land use rules, they're asking for public input.

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