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Dana Henderson of Mote looks at a small sea creature found by Sereena Feeney, 12, and Lauren Neily 12.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA 6th Grade Field Trip to Mote

Out-of-Door Academy's Pamela Davis' 6th grade science students had a fun field trip, Friday, April 27, to Mote Marine.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Second-graders Jessica Hernandez and Maria Vega enjoyed seeing all of the different artwork.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Gullett Elementary Art Show

Students at Gullett Elementary displayed their artistic talents during the school's Third Annual Art Show April 25. The show featured a variety of art mediums, including clay, pastels, painting, sketching and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Senior Huntyre Elling helped lead the Lady Mustangs back to the regional finals with a 5-4 victory over Seminole Osceola in the Class 6A-Region 3 semifinals April 27.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2012
Lady Mustangs keep state championship hopes alive

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team kept its state championship hopes alive with a 5-4 victory over Seminole Osceola in a Class 6A-Region 3 semifinal tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
Senior pitcher Brandon King, right, runs out to celebrate with sophomore Justin Greenaway who drove in the game-winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning of the Class 6A-District 12 championship April 27.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2012
Mustangs win district crown on eighth inning walk-off single

Sophomore Justin Greenaway hit a single in the bottom of the eighth inning to give the Mustangs a 5-4 victory over Seminole Osceola in the Class 6A-District 12 championship tonight.

  • East County
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 27, 2012
April 27: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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Lindsey Schuster and Cyndi Riddell were eager to get started.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Puttin' on the Ritz

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members and their guests headed April 27 to the Ritz Carlton Members Golf Club, for the Alliance's fourth annual Puttin' on the Ritz golf tournament.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 27, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Walk for the Fallen

Lee County Sgt. David Drum left from the sheriff's office headquarters in Fort Myers early Wednesday for the 10-day, 390-mile trek from Fort Meyers to Tallahassee. Sgt. Drum was seen walking along 41 in Sarasota today with two other men around 12:30 p.m.

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Zumba is a fitness program that includes dance and aerobics
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 27, 2012
Free Zumba class on Siesta Beach

A free Zumba class will be held on Siesta Key Beach this Saturday at 9:00 a.m.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 27, 2012
Commissioners to meet board candidates

The commission will meet applicants before deciding who will fill seats n four boards.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 27, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Bill Muth

Bill Muth is the Ashton Elementary Principal. Read more about him in our candid "Five Things."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 27, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Linda Wallin

Linga Wallin is an art teacher at the Out-of-Door Academy. Read more about her in our candid "Five Things."

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Taylor Kolbe and Madison Bumbara are in the fifth grade.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Family Science Night

Families at Bashaw Elementary School learned how fun science could be during the school's Family Science Night April 26.

  • East County
  • Schools
Media centerpieces focused on newspapers, magazines, film, social media and television filled tables.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 26, 2012
Designed to Give: Designing Women Boutique Salon Series

Designed to Give: Designing Women Boutique Salon Series

  • Black Tie
  • By The Insider
  • April 26, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: It's a Wrap! Final Words from our Best Year Ever!

Sarasota Film Festival: It's a Wrap! Final Words from our Best Year Ever!

  • Arts + Culture
Caryn Hipp, Erin Cartwright, Cheri Coryea and Stacy Reyer represented the Manatee County Library.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Spring into Health

Representatives of Manatee County Government encouraged East County residents to make healthy choices during its Spring into Health event April 26, at Bennett Park.

  • East County
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