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Charlie Ann Syprett and Steve Turrisi
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Legal Aid at Florida Studio Theatre

Photos by Yara Klimchak | Community Editor Florida Studio Theatre hosted lawyers and judges for a fundraiser performance of its show "Best of Enemies" on Jan. 29.

  • Arts + Culture
The Braden River Soccer Club U14 premier girls team posted four shutouts to win the Ormond Beach Invitational Jan. 19-20.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 4, 2013
Braden River Soccer Club wins invitational

The Braden River Soccer Club U14 girls premier team won the Ormond Beach Invitational Jan. 19-20.

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The City Commission approved the program in November.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • February 4, 2013
100 register for city's domestic partnership

Sarasota's registry has generated interest from other Florida cities, inquiring about possibly using the city's program as a model.

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Rev. Jean Russo shares her experiences working with former prisoners during the Human Rights Celebration Friday, Feb. 1 at Longboat Island Chapel.
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 4, 2013
Church Women United honor Rev. Jean Russo

Honoree helps former prisoners transition back into society.

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The town of Longboat Key will be able to place sand on the north end of the Key this summer.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 4, 2013
Longboat Key beach project permit approved

Longboat Key received a permit to renourish its beach for the next 10 years.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 4, 2013
Mote manatees pick Super Bowl winner again

Resident manatees Hugh and Buffett both selected the Baltimore Ravens over the San Francisco 49ers two days before Super Bowl Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 4, 2013
Manatee Schools release forensic audit supporting documents

The Manatee County School District posted all documents related to the forensic audit of the school district's $3.4 budget deficit Feb. 1.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 4, 2013
Galvano visits Manatee's Willowbrook community

Sen. Bill Galvano will meet with representatives of Willowbrook's developer, KB Homes, this week.

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Sarasota County Administrator Randy Reid discusses bus rapid transit with County commissioners Jan. 30.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 4, 2013
Homelessness topic on joint commission agenda

Sarasota County and city of Sarasota Commissioners will meet Feb. 5, to discuss homeless issues and bus rapid transit, among other topics.

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Levi Waxler performed sign language to Justin Bieber songs. Waxler has also performed the national anthem at local events, including polo games in Lakewood Ranch and a Tampa Bay Rays game at Tropicana Field.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRMS Talent & Fashion Extravaganza

Braden River Middle School students and teachers showed off their skills at the school's 3rd Annual Talent and Fashion Extravaganza Feb. 1. Hosted by Braden River Elementary and emceed by Kim Zenon, assistant principal at BRMS, the show featured singing, dancing, rapping, ballet, sign language and more.

  • East County
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Amy Glasow and Gordon Terris.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 2, 2013
ARC Best in Show Gala 'Unconditional Love'

ARC Best in Show Gala 'Unconditional Love'

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Executive director Richard Russell and his wife Cynthia with gala chairwoman Rachel Worthington and husband, board chair Don Worthington
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 2, 2013
The Opera Gala: 'An Evening in the Forbidden City'

The Opera Gala: 'An Evening in the Forbidden City'

  • Black Tie
Honorees State Representative Joe Saunders, Ed Town and Joey Panek
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 2, 2013
12th annual ALSO Brunch

12th annual ALSO Brunch

  • Black Tie
The Lakewood Ranch Mustangs Silver Stars Dance Team performed several routines.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ovation

East County residents flocked Feb. 2, to Lakewood Ranch Main Street, for Ovation: A Day for the Arts.

  • East County
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Austin Bruce, 6, couldn’t get enough of the slide.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Witt Winter Carnival

Families at Gene Witt Elementary School enjoyed an afternoon of sunshine Feb. 2, as the school hosted its Winter Wonderland Carnival.

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