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Lynette Mancuso competes in the 2014 CANDance competition.
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • October 22, 2015
Black Tie Social Calendar: October 2015

Check out the social events to attend in October.

  • Black Tie
Maribeth Phillips, the Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee chief executive officer, and Will Robinson, the board chairman, delivered the organization's 10 millionth meal on Thursday to 97-year-old Marie Smith of Bradenton.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 22, 2015
Meals on Wheels delivers 10 millionth meal

97-year-old Bradenton resident eats celebratory turkey.

  • East County
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East County resident David Dillard found photos left behind on Portal Crossing in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 22, 2015
East County family found

After David Dillard found a bin of family photos, the family from the photos contacted him.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioner Terry Gans has qualified to run as a candidate for his Longboat Key Town Commission at-large seat.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 22, 2015
Gans qualifies for commission seat

Longboat Key At-Large Commissioner Terry Gans is running for another two-year term and has no challengers for his seat yet.

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Drivers should expect some lane closures as part of the process. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2015
Signal installation to cause traffic delays

FDOT is installing a new traffic signal just west of Braden Run, on State Road 70, Monday night.

  • East County
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The ribbon is cut for the reopening of the Lakewood Ranch Information Center on University. Enjoying the moment were Heather Kasten, Vanessa Baugh, Jimmy Stewart, Angie Kaleskas, and Jahna Leinhauser.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 22, 2015
Side of Ranch: Information delivered with style

East County managing editor Jay Heater writes his daily blog

  • East County
  • News
Although Heritage Harbour has a speed radar sign on Fair Isles Lane, residents and CDD supervisors say some continue to speed.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 22, 2015
Heritage Harbour South CDD aims to slow speeders

An off-duty deputy will monitor speeding on Fairway Isles Lane for a month.

  • East County
  • News
Roy and Jean Schappacher have been married for 60 years.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 22, 2015
Your Town

Couple celebrates 60th anniversary; McNeal students practice kindness with project; and Manatee County offers videos about county commissioners.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jack Short
  • October 22, 2015
Gulf Gate residents take swings at golf course plans

Representatives of Medallion homes got a cold reception at their development public workshop.

  • Sarasota
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20 N. Washington Blvd.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • October 22, 2015
Are 86 spaces a deal-breaker?

A parcel in a prime location at the corner of “Main and Main” generates one bid, even after a deadline extension.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Devin Rutkowski, who owns several residential properties and formerly co-owned the Blue Rooster, is determined to get the city to change its policy on backflow prevention devices.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 22, 2015
Resident inspires backlash to city's backflow prevention policy

Appearing at a series of municipal meetings this month, one Sarasota resident is calling attention to what he believes is a major eyesore invading the city’s shopping districts.

  • Sarasota
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The artist will take six months to create “Embracing our Differences,” which is slated for installation in April.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 22, 2015
City approves first piece in roundabout art series

Next spring, the city will install a new piece of public art in the center of the roundabout at Main Street and Orange Avenue: a 20-foot-tall, 2,500-pound, infinity-symbol-shaped sculpture.

  • Sarasota
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Solomon Shenker, owner of Sol Meyer New York Deli, spent 30 years in the culinary business before the fall opening of his Main Street restaurant.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 22, 2015
Change continues to come to downtown Sarasota

As construction crews continue to toil away and storefronts swap tenants, we checked in on some projects of note in the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sage Lyons
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.22.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.22.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Riverview High volleyball team finished the regular season 19-1 and earned the No. 2 seed in the Class 8A-District 6 tournament.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2015
Rams find success when it counts

The Riverview High volleyball team finished the regular season 19-1, the No. 2 seed Lady Rams will play for the Class 8A-District 6 title Oct. 22.

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  • Sports
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