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Helen Wang and Danny Bianco
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 19, 2017
Ringling International Arts Festival 2017 opens with ‘WANTED’

First Night RIAF 2017 featured a performance by acrobatic sibling duo eVenti Verticali on Oct. 18 at The Ringling.

  • Arts + Culture
Since starting the giving circle in 2015, Cheers for Charity co-founder Amanda Tullidge and other members have raised $22,000.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 18, 2017
Five wishes granted at Lakewood Ranch giving circle grant reception

Cheers for Charity presents $5,000 to area nonprofits.

  • East County
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    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • October 18, 2017
Selby hosts Lunch in the Gardens: Sex, Lies, and Orchids

Dr. Antonio Toscano de Brito spoke at the event on Oct. 18 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • October 18, 2017
Film review: 'The Mountain Between Us'

The survival tale boasts beautiful scenery but its predictable plot falls short.

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Elena Williams tries a virtual reality simulation at An Evening at the Avant-Garde on March 18 at Ringling College of Art and Design.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 18, 2017
Ringling College becomes first art and design school to offer virtual reality degree

Starting in the fall of 2018, Ringling College of Art and Design students can get a BFA in VR.

  • Arts + Culture
"Meet the Designers" is a Tour of Homes event which will allow visitors to discuss the advantages of quartz countertops as shown in Stock Development's Clairborne II model in The Lake Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 18, 2017
Tour of Homes in Lakewood Ranch ready to produce 'wow' effect

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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The new East County middle school will have "indoor circulation," meaning students will not have to go outside when switching classes.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 18, 2017
New middle school in Lakewood Ranch has design approved

Willis Smith set to begin construction in February.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River Elementary pre-K student Finn Heffernan practices his reading with Shumba.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 18, 2017
Braden River Elementary in Lakewood Ranch brings therapy dog into classrooms

Therapy dog proves to be a students' best friend.

  • East County
  • News
Benson with Marsha Panuce. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2017
Kissing booth helps raise money for ill dogs

Tips for Tails garnered more than $4,000 to benefit Donte's Den

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The two properties span less than half an acre on Siesta Key's Beach Road, near Beach Access 4.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 18, 2017
County holds firm in Beach Road property negotiations

Despite concerns about potential litigation, the County Commission hopes to resolve an issue with private property owners.

  • Siesta Key
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The Fort Hamer Bridge was scheduled to open Oct. 18 across the Manatee River, connecting Fort Hamer Road in Parrish to Upper Manatee River Road in East County. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2017
Bridge fills transportation gap in Manatee County

Student's project helped persuade Manatee County to build the Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
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Isabel Traba was among three Sarasota Sharks swimmers selected to the camp.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 18, 2017
Three Sarasota swimmers head to Olympic Training Center

The trio will join 93 other elite athletes at the USA Swimming National Select Camp in Colorado Springs.

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A condominium at The Water Club at Longboat Key recently sold for $1,425,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 18, 2017
Water Club at Longboat Key condo sells for $1,425,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 2-6.

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The home at 8210 Portlight Court recently sold for $1,475,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 18, 2017
Lake Club home tops sales at $1,475,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 2-6.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2017
Now open: Fort Hamer Bridge

After more than a century of discussions, Manatee County opens newest bridge across the Manatee River.

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