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Bill Langer and Sharon Boyd
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: First Friday Dance at Senior Friendship Center

The Sarasota Senior Friendship Center hosted its First Friday Dance on Friday, Feb. 3. Seniors gathered to socialize and bust a move to the sounds of Kentucky-based band, Memories.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Stephanie Dix had dinner with her twin sons, Jordan and Eli.
  • By Lisa Ith
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Chick-fil-A 'Date Knight'

Mothers and their sons gathered at Chick-fil-A Feb. 4, as the restaurant hosted a special "Mother Son Date Knight" event. Festivities included live music, free photos, activities, the Chick-fil-A Knight and Princess cows and tableside service.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 6, 2012
Community Sports Scores

Enjoy this week's community sports score updates.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 6, 2012
Pirates victorious on Senior Night

The Braden River High boys basketball team defeated Bayshore 61-36 Feb. 3 to finish the season 20-4.

  • East County
  • Sports
Public Information Officer Dave Bristow said the the investigation is ongoing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2012
Armed suspect invades Pope Road home

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies are seeking information regarding a home invasion that occurred in the 2400 bock of Pope Road Feb. 5.

  • East County
  • News
The existing Longboat Key Publix opened in June 1980.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 6, 2012
Commission to vote on Publix tonight

The supermarket could close its existing store in April and re-open a new store in December if plans are approved.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2012
County starts traffic signal re-timing project

Manatee County officials are working to better coordinate more than 230 traffic signals in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Four-year-old Lilly Mencinsky will start kindergarten at Gene Witt in the fall.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Gene Witt Elementary Winter Carnival

Gene Witt Elementary students enjoyed a day of fun and games during the school's Winter Carnival Feb. 4. Students enjoyed bounce houses, face painting, games and activities, raffles, food and more.

  • East County
  • Schools
Freshman Courtney Astore was one of the first rowers to spend 30 minutes on the rowing machine.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Sarasota Crew Ergathon

More than 120 members of the Sarasota Crew attempted to row 1.5 million meters from their rowing site at Bay Preserve to Jamaica during its fifth annual Ergathon fundraiser Feb. 4. Rowers, family and friends also enjoyed boat displays, raffles, races and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Students from each grade created an elaborate piece of artwork to be auctioned off during the live auction portion of the evening.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 5, 2012
Celebration of Imagination

Celebration of Imagination

  • Black Tie
Charlie and Andrea Bailey
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 4, 2012
Palm Ball 'An Evening in the Garden of Good and Evil'

Palm Ball 'An Evening in the Garden of Good and Evil'

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  • By Kaye Warr
  • February 4, 2012
Darwin's on 4th

Darwin's on 4th

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  • By Jessi Smith
  • February 4, 2012
Ringling Underground Brings Live Music to the Museum Courtyard

Ringling Underground Brings Live Music to the Museum Courtyard

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  • By Kaye Warr
  • February 4, 2012
Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Michael Sakir

Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Michael Sakir

  • Arts + Culture
Thirteen-year-old Nikki Jennings of the Sarasota Ballet School performed a solo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Ovation

Hundreds of East County residents showed their support for the performing arts during Ovation Feb. 4 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. Guests enjoyed live performances, special demonstrations and interactive booths and displays during the 5th annual event.

  • East County
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