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Natalie Palumbo, a 21-year-old student at Ringling College of Art and Design, begins a mural of a pony and a young girl as part of a project for Sarasota Manatee Association for Therapy Riding.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 15, 2016
Ringling student paints mural for Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy

The mural is part of SMART’s autism awareness campaign.

  • East County
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Ally Farzetta and A.K. Murtadha in Asolo Rep's production of "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner." Photo by John Revisky.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 15, 2016
Theater review: 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner'

“Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” opens a time capsule on 1967.

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Gen. David Petraeus fields questions from audience members during the luncheon Q&A session.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • March 15, 2016
Gen. David Petraeus gives public policy outlook

Four-star general and former CIA director David Petraeus talks about global political developments.

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Roger Grossel welcomes voters at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall as they head to the polls.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 15, 2016
Lakewood Ranch residents show patriotism at polls

Manatee County precinct polls are open until 7 p.m.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2016
Two killed, one injured in murder-suicide

The incident occurred in GreyHawk Landing around midnight.

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The 42-acre campus is located at 14000 State Road 64 E., Bradenton.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2016
FDOT opens new operations center in Manatee

The facility will service Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • East County
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LPGA Legends Tour player Barb Mucha putts for Team USA during the 2015 ISPS Handa Cup.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 15, 2016
Handa Cup to return to Palm-Aire

The 11th annual ISPS Handa Cup will be held Nov. 1 through Nov. 6, at Palm-Aire Country Club.

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  • Amanda Morales
  • March 15, 2016
Dick Cheney to kick off 2017 RCLA Town Hall

Former Vice President Dick Cheney and former Secretary-General of the United Nations Kofi Annan are among featured speakers for RCLA series.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 15, 2016
Beachplace tees up

Residents enjoyed a day of golf at Beachplace’s 10th annual tournament Monday, March 14.

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood Ranch High students are competing against Saint Stephen's Episcopal School students in an academic challenge.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 15, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High, Saint Stephen's face off

Two Manatee County high schools are competing at the Manatee Academic Challenge March 15.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 15, 2016
Women’s Guild is sugar, spice and everything nice

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Women’s Guild hosted its Sugar and Spice fashion show Monday, March 14.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2016
Two killed, one injured in murder-suicide

The incident occurred in GreyHawk Landing around midnight.

  • East County
  • News
Leanne Spofford, Cheri Christiansen and Nancy Brown supply much of the passion behind "Four Pillars," a new spa and wellness retreat in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 15, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Four Pillars a rock-solid business venture?

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 14, 2016
Honey Bee Festival helps save the bees

Honey Bee Festival helps save the bees

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 14, 2016
Site names Longboat sixth smartest city in Florida

Zippia ranked cities in the state by the number of teen dropouts and educated adults, and found Longboat Key fared well.

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