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A variety of performances, covering a range of arts programs, will be showcased at this weekend's Grand Ovation.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 31, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Grand Ovation

Annual arts and culture celebration returns for its seventh year.

  • East County
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Students at LWRHS performed their version of "The Wedding Singer."
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRHS' 'The Wedding Singer'

Lakewood Ranch High students transported back in time, to an era of teased hair, tutus and bright eye make up - the '80s. The group danced and sung their way through their rendition of "The Wedding Singer," which runs at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 30 through Feb. 1.

  • East County
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Roberto Acevedo and Christina Sadler
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 30, 2014
Blue Ties and Butterflies Preview Party

Blue Ties and Butterflies Preview Party

  • Black Tie
Liebe Gamble and Meaghan Flynn
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 30, 2014
Jemma Wynne/Marchesa Notte Trunk Show

Jemma Wynne/Marchesa Notte Trunk Show

  • Black Tie
Sofia Quinteros and Sasia Bischoff pick out a lollicake.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: An Evening for Healthy Start

Healthy Start of Sarasota held its annual fundraiser An Evening for Healthy Start Thursday, Jan. 30, at Sarasota Architectural Salvage. The evening was full of hidden treasures and surprises including the dedication of the Healthy Start Coalition Pregnancy Resource Center to Executive Director Jennifer Highland.

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Harvey and Elaine Rothenburg watch the lion chase Budha.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Club Chinese New Year

Residents of the Sarasota Bay Club rang in the Chinese New Year Thursday, Jan. 30. The evening included dinner and dessert with an oriental twist. To celebrate the Year of the Horse, the Sarasota Bay Club invited the Wah Lum Kung Fu of Tampa to perform the traditional Chinese Lion dance.

  • Sarasota
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Lynn Hayes poses before walking down the runway.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Fashion Show

Bird Key Yacht Club hosted a fashion show featuring Joan McGee's deisgns of silk, leather, and suede on Thursday, Jan. 30. All the items are handmade in McGee's studio with high quality materials from around the world.

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Mary Dougherty-Slapp, the executive director of the Builders Exchange, presented Gov. Rick Scott with a gift after he spoke.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Gov. Rick Scott speaks in Ranch

Gov. Rick Scott, the keynote speaker at the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange's 62nd annual dinner, commended Lakewood Ranch for its growth and beauty.

  • East County
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James Slavin judges a student’s submission.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 30, 2014
The Regional Science Fair judging begins

The event is co-sponsored by the Dart Foundation and the Faulhaber Foundation. The Education Foundation and community sponsors fund the fair's expenses.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 30, 2014
Sarasota Police Department to host virtual ride-along

The Sarasota Police Department will allow area residents to track officers on patrol Friday through a live twitter feed.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • January 30, 2014
Political group behind proposed charter identifies contributors

It's Time Sarasota, the group behind a push for a new city charter and an elected mayor position, has identified the individuals who helped draft its proposed charter.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2014
Cougars outlast Tornadoes in double OT

The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball team held on to beat Booker High 71-64 in double overtime Jan. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2014
Sailors place seven at Bidwell Invitational

The Sarasota High wrestling team finished third at the 20-team Ryan Bidwell Invitational Jan. 25 and Jan. 26, at Lemon Bay.

  • Sarasota
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Manatee County Elections Office employees reviewed more than 32,000 petitions.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2014
Amendments to appear on November ballot

Petitions to legalize medical marijuana and set aside money for land conservation have garnered enough support to appear on the November ballot.

  • East County
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Longboat Key Publix sold Robert Rich the winning Fantasy 5 ticket. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 30, 2014
Key resident wins $53k Fantasy 5 jackpot

Robert Rich purchased the winning ticket at Longboat Key Publix.

  • Longboat Key
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