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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 9, 2011
Deputies investigate knife-wielding man

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report that a woman had seen a man exit his vehicle with a knife in hand during her run along Lorraine Road May 7.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 9, 2011
Mustangs suffer heartbreaking loss in regional semifinals

The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team saw its season come to an unexpected end with a 9-7 loss to Tampa Jesuit in the Class 4A-Region 3 semifinals May 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
The meeting will start at 9 a.m., May 10 at the county administrative building.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 9, 2011
Manatee commission considers sign ordinance

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners tomorrow will hold the first of two public hearings on a proposed sign ordinance.

  • East County
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Jennifer, Kaia, Fred and Sophie Yturralde
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Gardens Mother's Day Brunch

Families celebrated mom today by treating her to brunch at Selby Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Local Sarasota group Passerine brought its unique sound to the Gator Creek festival.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Gator Creek Bluegrass Festival

Bluegrass and gumbo fans flocked to the East County for Linger Lodge's first Gator Creek Bluegrass Festival May 7. The festival featured several bluegrass bands as well as samples of some of the best gumbo in the area.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Teams were given a short course on rowing techniques before the start of each race.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Dragon Boat Festival 2011

Amateur rowers were able to dip their oars in the water during the Sarasota Dragon Boat Festival May 7 at Nathan Benderson Park. Teams from throughout the area climbed into huge boats painted and adorned with a Chinese dragon head, tail, drum and scales to compete for top honors.

  • East County
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Wayne and Debbie Seitl, Kim Githler, Paul Bowman and Karin Gustafson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 7, 2011
'Element Au: Celebrating 20 Years of Going for the Gold'

'Element Au: Celebrating 20 Years of Going for the Gold'

  • Black Tie
Camila and Cathlin Pohlmann with Lilly and Rosie
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Wiener Dog Derby

Dog lovers raced to the 17th Street Paw Park to cheer on their furry friends at the second annual Wiener Dog Derby.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cristina Chirinos and Zelideh Loredo are excited to walk through the finish line.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: March of Dimes

Hundreds of walkers laced up their shoes Saturday for the March of Dimes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Managing Director Michelle Bianchi Pingel, owner of Patrick's 1481 Jim "Sully" Sullivan and Artistic Director Jeffery Kin
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Patrick's 1481 teams up with Players Theatre

Patrick's 1481 and The Players Theatre teamed up Saturday, May 7 for a private gala benefitting The Players Theatre at the new Patrick's 1481. Patrick's 1481 opens to the public Sunday, May 8.

  • Sarasota
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Commodore Bob Baime congratulates Dave Hillmyer for coming in 1st in the spinnaker division Saturday, May 7 in the Sarasota Bay Cup at Bird Key Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Bay Cup Awards

The Sarasota Bay Cup took place Friday, May 6 through Saturday, May 7 and was hosted by Bird Key Yacht Club. The after party took place Saturday, May 7 at Bird Key Yacht Club where people enjoyed margaritas, swimming, food and an award ceremony.

  • Longboat Key
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Alicia Collins and Jes Santaularia were proud to be originally from Louisville, KY on Saturday, May 7 at the Kentucky Derby party at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Kentucky Derby Party

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated the 137 Kentucky Derby in style on Saturday, May 7 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The afternoon included food, a hat and wacky suit contest, and a betting table. All monies raised from the betting will go towards the American Cancer Society.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Caught up in the tornado, Brianna McVaugh, acting as Miss Almira Gulch, rides her bicycle across the stage.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 7, 2011
Haile presents 'Wizard of Oz' (VIDEO)

Students at Haile Middle School are bringing the story of Dorothy and Todo to life this weekend with performances of "The Wizard of Oz" at Manatee Elementary School. The last show is 2 p.m., today.

  • East County
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Caught up in the tornado, Brianna McVaugh, acting as Miss Almira Gulch, rides her bicycle across the stage.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Wizard of Oz

Students at Haile Middle School are bringing the story of Dorothy and Todo to life in their performance of "The Wizard of Oz" this weekend at Manatee Elementary School. Their last performance is 2 p.m., today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The walk started around 5:30 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Walk for Wishes

East County and other residents teamed up to raise funds for the third annual Sarasota Walk for Wishes event May 5 at The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Course. Participants raised money to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

  • East County
  • News
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