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

Four Pillars a rock-solid business venture?

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

Honey Bee Festival helps save the bees

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    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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The meeting will be held at the county's administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2016
Manatee hosts work sessions

Commissioners will discuss a sewer ordinance, among other topics.

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Nolan students snacked on chocolate cream, apple, cherry and other types of pies.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 14, 2016
East County middle school students play with Pi

To celebrate Pi Day, math classes at Braden River and Nolan middle schools ate pie and completed Pi lessons March 14.

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Barbara Dubitsky, Cherry Richards and Mary Lou Hawkins
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 14, 2016
Ballet Showcase Luncheon 03.14.16

Friends of the Ballet hosted a Ballet Showcase Luncheon on Monday, March 14, at Michael's On East.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 14, 2016
Sarasota County adds 2,700 jobs in 2016

While the unemployment rate in the county remained below 5% in January, job growth continues to taper.

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New nonagenarian Fred Mackenzie with his wife Nancy, far left, and three daughters, from left Elizabeth Mackenzie from Philadelphia, Maryellen Mackenzie from Las Vegas and Sarajane Mackenzie from Princeton. Photo by Molly Schechter
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 14, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 03.17.16

Everyone loves Koski's shirt, CycleBar opens and more...

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  • March 13, 2016
Aging in Paradise ‘Cinema Paradiso’ Gala

The Aging in Paradise Resource Center hosted ‘Cinema Paradiso’ gala on Sunday, March 13, at Sarasota Bay Club.

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Ron Zammit of Cakes by Ron with United Cerebral Palsy honorary trustee Joyce Hales.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • March 13, 2016
Too sweet: UCP Chocolate Sundae

United Cerebral Palsy serves up sweets for guests Sunday, March 13 at Michael’s On East.

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Runners make their way down the John Ringling Bridge.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • March 13, 2016
First Watch Half Marathon changes course

The First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon partners with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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  • June LeBell
  • March 13, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 6

'Our Town' delights with a beautifully presented, exciting performance.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • March 13, 2016
Film review: '10 Cloverfield Lane'

'10 Cloverfield Lane' is a cleverly constructed nail-biter, reminiscent of Hitchcock.

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Terri Vitale and Ariane Dart
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 12, 2016
Banyan Bash 2016

The Out-of-Door Academy hosted its annual Banyan Bash on Saturday, March 12.

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