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Lakewood Ranch senior Dylan Cameron finished third in the 132-pound weight class at the Class 3A-Region 2 tournament Feb. 26 and Feb. 27. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 2, 2016
Mustangs preach mental toughness

Lakewood wrestler’s willingness to prepare to win leads to third straight state tournament berth.

  • East County
  • Sports
Aquatic Systems District Manager Jeff Whaley listens to resident concerns about lily pad growth.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 2, 2016
Tara Preserve seeks better financial plan

Chairman says CDD has veered from its five-year budget and needs a return to that strategy.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 2, 2016
Cops Corner 3.3.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • March 2, 2016
The 15th Annual Van Wezel Foundation Gala

The 15th Annual Van Wezel Foundation Gala

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 1, 2016
Centre Shops host Mix and Mingle

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held a Mix and Mingle Tuesday, March 1, at the Center Shops.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 1, 2016
Tangerine Bay has a quadrennial celebration

Tangerine Bay Club residents leaped into March with a Leap Day party Monday, Feb. 29.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 1, 2016
Film review: 'Son of Saul'

Laszlo Nemes' debut feature film tells the terrifying account of one man's obsession with doing the right thing.

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Gail Berenson, Judy Bloch and Sandra Hanan
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 1, 2016
Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Luncheon

Guests attended the Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Luncheon on Tuesday, March 1, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. The event benefits the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.

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Ginger and Melanie O'Connor
    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 1, 2016
Mother, daughter team to open boutique near St. Armand’s Circle

Apricot Lane Boutique will offer clothing, gifts and jewelry for women of all ages.

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  • News
The city is working on design plans in an effort to make Fruitville Road a more pedestrian-friendly street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 1, 2016
City shares makeover options for Fruitville Road

At a workshop tonight, city staff will discuss potential plans to improve Fruitville Road — which could include a reduction to two lanes and a series of roundabouts.

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Co-Chairs Vivian Kouvant and Sydney Goldstein
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 1, 2016
'A Sterling Affair' 25th Anniversary Season Gala

Guests attended Sarasota Ballet's 25th Anniversary Season Gala "A Sterling Affair" on Monday, Feb. 29, at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Black Tie
Wawa is known for the quality of its food and its fan following.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 1, 2016
New Wawa slated for State Road 64, Upper Manatee River Road

Manatee County received an application for the popular gas station Feb. 4.

  • East County
  • News
Master Gardener Lori Walker holds a meeting on site with participants. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 1, 2016
Lakewood Ranch community garden sprouts

Already 15 plots have been reserved.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Matt Nessetti, Dr. Doris Ramirez Nessetti, Dr. Irv Becker and Physician Assistant Anne Marie Dozier
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 1, 2016
Longboat Key medical center sets opening date

The Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living will open March 31, at the Centre Shops.

  • Longboat Key
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The committee that coordinated the fashion show included Pat Cleary, Gloria Robinson, Sue Adams, Carol Szafranski, Pat Bucci, Maryann Mayer and Mary Overman.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 1, 2016
St. Thomas More welcomes season with fashion show

St. Thomas More Women's Club hosts "A Spring Fling" fashion show and luncheon.

  • Sarasota
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