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Deoni Cason.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 1, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 02.02.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 02.02.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Ava Krug and Alexis Blokhina. Photo courtesy Dick Vitale.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 1, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 02.02.17

East County High 5 Moments: 02.02.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Newgate Montessori School moved its secondary students into the former Center for Building Hope building on Dec. 5, 2016.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2017
Where are they now?

Former Center for Building Hope workers find success in new endeavors.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 31, 2017
Sands Point sips and socializes

Residents gathered for an afternoon of wine tasting on Jan. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 31, 2017
Film review: 'Elle'

Isabelle Huppert doesn't disappoint in this thrilling bait-and-switch revenge story.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 31, 2017
Sarasota YMCA thanks donors and volunteers

The Sarasota Family YMCA Donor/Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon was held at The Francis on Jan. 31.

  • Black Tie
Unicorp plans to use all of its allotted 237 tourism units in the redevelopment of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 31, 2017
Unicorp receives Colony development extension

Gov. Rick Scott’s executive order following Hurricane Matthew allows the developer until February 2019 to start work on the shuttered resort.

  • Longboat Key
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Heidi Brown
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2017
New exec starts at nonprofit

New Jewish Family and Children Services CEO plans to expand and streamline services.

  • East County
  • News
Panther Ridge homeowners have placed signs like this one throughout their community, as well as along State Road 70, to raise awareness within their community and neighboring ones. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2017
Helistop arguments take off again

Manatee County commissioners to determine fate of helistop proposal by The Concession.

  • East County
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 30, 2017
Asolo throws penthouse party for Starry Night Dinner 2

The latest event in the Asolo Repertory dinner series celebrated the company's newest production, "Born Yesterday."

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 30, 2017
Temple Beth Israel enjoys trendy afternoon

The Beth Israel Women held their annual fashion show on Jan. 30 at Michael's On East.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 30, 2017
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Honorary Chairman Jeffrey Mayers with Community Superstar Honorees Linda Carson, Jack Duncan and Steven Roskamp
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 30, 2017
Aging in Paradise hosts enchanting evening

The resource center’s annual gala was held at Lido Beach Resort on Jan. 29.

  • Black Tie
The Florida Department of Transportation’s contractor is suing the town of Longboat Key and three other firms for costs associated with fixing the Longboat Pass Bridge.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 30, 2017
Longboat Pass Bridge lawsuit moves forward

Mediation between the town of Longboat Key and a firm suing for more than $750,000 proved fruitless Friday.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 30, 2017
Opera employees celebrate 20 years

Five longtime Sarasota Opera employees celebrate two decades with the arts organization.

  • Arts + Culture
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