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Tim Tebow, 27, is a son of missionaries, who shares a love of religion, family, community service and (of course) football.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 18, 2015
Tim Tebow teaches East County life lessons

NFL quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, Tim Tebow, spoke at the 2nd annual Evening of Hope, Salvation Army of Manatee County, event May 15, at Bayside Community Church, in east Bradenton, East County.

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Jessica and Pat Fisher, Laura and Scott Eicher and Jenn Noble
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  • Cliff Roles
  • May 18, 2015
Dick Vitale Gala

Dick Vitale and The V Foundation hosted the 10th annual Dick Vitale Gala Friday, May 15, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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Dr. Erinn Muller, photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 18, 2015
Mote scientist receives prestigious grant

Dr. Erinn Muller received grant to research threatened coral.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 18, 2015
Burglar falls asleep on Sarasota victim's couch

The Sarasota Police Department charged 29-year-old Timothy Bontrager with burglary of an occupied dwelling for allegedly breaking into a home on the 3400 block of Tallywood Lane.

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Scott Atkins and Heather Clark
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  • Cliff Roles
  • May 18, 2015
From Showers to Flowers

Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center hosted From Showers to Flowers Friday, May 15, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 18, 2015
Consultant continues search for new Gulf Coast Community Foundation CEO

Spencer Stuart has released a six-page candidate and position specification in its nationwide search to find a replacement for Gulf Coast Community Foundation President and CEO Teri Hansen.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 18, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvey Milk Music Festival

PHOTO GALLERY: Harvey Milk Music Festival

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  • Nick Reichert
  • May 18, 2015
Community AIDS Network hosts "Wizard of Oz" sing-a-long

The fundraiser featured costumes, drinks and a sing-a-long version of the movie classic.

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Photo courtesy: Kristina Skepton
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • May 17, 2015
Photo contest winners: April

Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest.

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Students circled up to dance in the Polo Grill ballroom.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 17, 2015
Braden River High School celebrates prom on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Students danced at Polo Grill.

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Janet Williams, Bunni Roberts, Tina Backhus, Marcy Davidson, Linda Haluska and Mary Searing are all teachers who have been at Tara Elementary School since it opened 23 years ago.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 16, 2015
Marcy Davidson retires from Tara Elementary School

Davidson's colleagues threw her a party to celebrate her 23 years at Tara.

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Basia Kuehn plays in the chamber orchestra.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 16, 2015
Nolan Middle fills Lakewood Ranch Main Street for annual fundraiser

Parents, teachers and students put on Nolan Night on Main Street Saturday, May 16.

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Lauren Mucci and Karley Garcia
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 16, 2015
Sarasota High School prom transports students to Bollywood

Sarasota High School students were transported to Bollywood for prom Saturday, May 16 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May entered his anticipated sanctions order against Colony Lender LLC and Unicorp National Development Inc. this week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 15, 2015
Judge May issues sanctions

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May entered his sanctions order against Colony Lender LLC and Unicorp National Development Inc. this week.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • May 15, 2015
Summer movie preview: Flicks to top your list

The lazy days of summer are upon us, and where better to beat the heat than in an icy cool movie theater? It's that time of the year when studios inundate the lineup of new films with franchise faves.

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