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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2014
Registration available for Sarasota Golf Improvement Initiative.

The new three-month program, created by Sarasota teaching professional Tim Conaway, gives students the opportunity to take unlimited lessons at a reduced rate.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2014
Bulldog squads notch wins

The East Manatee Bulldog Pop Warner football teams all posted victories Sept. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
Residents of Siesta Key can learn what to do before and after a hurricane.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 8, 2014
Siesta Chamber to host disaster preparation meeting

The meeting will be from 6 to 8 p.m. in the community room at St. Boniface, 5615 Midnight Pass, Siesta.

  • Siesta Key
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Commissioners could discuss Colony matters tonight at their 7 p.m. regular meeting at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 8, 2014
Commissioners peruse Colony occupancy issue

The Longboat Key Town Commission is perusing old documents and reports regarding Colony matters as some unit owners receive building permits for work at the dilapidated resort.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 8, 2014
Casey Key sales show uptick in market

A $6.2 million gulf-to-bay estate sold August 29 on Casey Key, the largest to sell in three years.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 8, 2014
Casey Key sales show uptick in market

A $6.2 million Gulf-to-bay estate sold Aug. 29, the largest Casey Key sale in three years.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mia Merrell hugs her grandmother, Marilyn Buxton, goodbye after lunch.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All Star Grandparents Luncheon

Braden River Elementary invited grandparents to an All Star Grandparents Luncheon Sept. 8. Children brought bagged lunches to share with their relatives and also gave them tours of their classroom and the school's campus.

  • East County
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Esha Shah shows off her outfit at the Manasota India Festival Saturday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 8, 2014
VIDEO: Manasota India Festival showcases food, dance

The Manasota India Festival, which was held Saturday at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, celebrated the many festivals and culture of the Asian country.

  • East County
  • News
Information about surplus county land is being collected into a database which will be available to the public.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 8, 2014
Commission to discuss surplus property

Tuesday's commission meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in the Commission Chambers in Venice.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 8, 2014
BCC to discuss health care

Manatee Memorial Hospital officials will present about Manatee County's health care crisis Tuesday.

  • East County
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The Arlington Park Aquatic Center was closed for roughly seven months while the city rebuilt 30-year-old equipment and added new diving platforms, among other enhancements.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 8, 2014
Arlington Park Pool reopens

Roughly 100 patrons attended Arlington Park Aquatic Center Saturday, as the facility reopened to the public following a $1.1 million improvement project.

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    By
  • June LeBell
  • September 8, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: A Tribute to William E. Schmidt Featuring The American Spiritual Ensemble

Sarasota arts organizations benefited from the William Schmidt touch.

  • Arts + Culture
Families attending the religious school at Temple Emanu-El mingled and met with class teachers Sunday at the orientation.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Schmear and Schmooze' at Temple Emanu-El

Directors, teachers and families gathered over bagels Sunday morning for the orientation of Temple Emanu-El's religious school.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Vamsee Chappidi and Addie Jaquith
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 6, 2014
The Devyn Grand Opening

The Devyn Grand Opening

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The Lakewood Ranch High football team takes the field for its home-opener versus Tampa Jesuit Sept. 5.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs. Tampa Jesuit

The Lakewood Ranch High football team fell to visiting Tampa Jesuit 27-24 in double overtime Sept. 5.

  • East County
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