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Cardinal Mooney graduates Hanna McMahon and Annie Montgomery will return home to compete in the 7th Annual Fiesta on Siesta April 8 through April 10. (courtesy Tim Britt)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Area players return home for seventh annual Fiesta on Siesta

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Pine View senior Jessica Stich's best event is the uneven bars. "You really get the feeling of being in the air," Stich said. "I just like swinging bars."
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2016
Raising the bar

Pine View senior gymnast will compete for Ohio State next year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Joseph and Nancy Jacobson with Jerry and Marilyn Soble
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 6, 2016
Honor Dr. Larry Thompson & Celebrate 85 Years

More than 350 guests attended "Honor & Celebrate" on Wednesday, April 6, at Ringling College of Art and Design. During the event, Ringling College of Art and Design Board of Trustees dedicated the Academic Center in honor of Dr. Larry Thompson.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • April 6, 2016
Film review: 'Eye in the Sky'

'Eye in the Sky' is an intense morality drama that will have you on pins and needles.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 6, 2016
Longboat Harbour goes for the green

Thirty-one Longboat Harbour residents participated in a golf tournament April 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 6, 2016
Her greatest contribution to the family legacy

Celia “Cee” Edmundson died after battle with cancer

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Bianca LaVerne Jones and Jordan Ben Sobel in Asolo Rep's production of "Disgraced." Photo by Gary W. Sweetman.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 6, 2016
Theater review: 'Disgraced'

'Disgraced' confronts issues of culture and identity at Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Holly Bryant, Tommye Barie, Ashley Walker and Jennifer Cook
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 6, 2016
Goodwill Ambassadors Recognition Luncheon 2016

Goodwill Manasota hosted its annual luncheon honoring its ambassadors on Wednesday, April 6, at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Dakin Dairy Farm is an agriculture-based attraction.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2016
First-time visitors to Manatee are bound to come back

Manatee County attractions keep tourists coming back for more.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 6, 2016
Longboat Key starts beach project

Trucks began hauling thousands of cubic yards of sand to the mid-Key shoreline this morning.

  • Longboat Key
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Where will Manatee County's new high school be located? The school district put in an offer on land in Parrish.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 6, 2016
Manatee County School District eyes Parrish for new high school

Although Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools are at capacity, the county's newest high school will likely be built in Parrish.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 6, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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  • Neighbors
Marty Mork expertly swirls her spaghetti. She said she cuts it sometimes now, but always grew up twirling it.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 6, 2016
Living Lord Lutheran gets saucy for All God's Children Preschool fundraiser

The preschool held its annual spaghetti dinner Tuesday night.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River senior Kally Martin drove in the game-winning run to propel the Pirates to a 7-6 victory versus rival Lakewood Ranch April 5.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2016
Pirates walk-off with rivalry win

The Braden River softball team beat Lakewood Ranch 7-6 April 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
Construction of the lead up to the south end of the bridge is underway off of Winding Stream Way.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 6, 2016
Construction update: Ft. Hamer Bridge

Waterlefe residents express concern about construction noise and landscape destruction.

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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
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