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John Bosley, his mother-in-law Pat McElroy and his wife Lori Bosley attended the Braden River Bluegrass Festival together last year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Braden River Bluegrass Festival

Dozens of local residents enjoyed an afternoon of musical entertainment during Braden River Bluegrass Festival May 5 at Linger Lodge. Those in attendance enjoyed listening to a variety of bluegrass bands and perusing several different arts and crafts vendors.

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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Chief Nursing Officer Linda Antes enjoyed spending time with her husband Paul.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Manatee County Cattle Barons' Ball

East County residents, business professionals and corporations enjoyed an evening of inspiration and entertainment during the annual Manatee County Cattle Barons' Ball May 5 at the Polo Grill and Bar. Guests enjoyed food and drink, live and silent auctions, drawings, a game area and more. Proceeds from the event will benefit cancer research, education, advocacy and patient services.

  • East County
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Twelve-year-old twin sisters Jordan and Taylor Augustyniak were both hoping to break the 20-minute mark.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: C.A.R.E. Be Aware Autism 5K run

Hundreds of East County runners hit the streets for the C.A.R.E. Be Aware Autism 5K run and one mile fun walk May 5 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Center for Autism Resources and Education.

  • East County
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Co-Chairwomen Dawn Epstein, Debbie Dannheisser and Denise Mei
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 5, 2012
'Cirque du Gold'

'Cirque du Gold'

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Jordan Ehmke and Ashley Burnett checked out clay artwork.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Art Gallery Night

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School showed off their artistic talents May 3, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Gallery Night, featuring work from the Lakewood Ranch High School Fine Arts Department.

  • East County
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  • May 4, 2012
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Truman Williams, Julia Dicesare and Tyler Prebor promoted upcoming university events.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gator Club

Hundreds of University of Florida fans gathered May 3, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom, for the Sarasota County Gator Club's Gator Gathering event featuring coach Will Muschamp.

  • East County
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Photos taken from the Venice home. Hundreds of animals were removed from the facility. Photos courtesy of the Sarasota Sheriff's Office.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 4, 2012
UPDATE: Animal hoarding investigation being conducted

Animal Services has removed an estimated 263 small dogs from a Venice home over the past couple days.

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Longboat Key Fire Rescue has 33 line personnel divided into three shifts.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 4, 2012
Bullock proposes defined-contribution firefighter plan

Town Manager David Bullock discussed the possibility of freezing the current plan and transitioning employees to a new 401a plan.

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MTO's newest mural depicts a doctor in sunglasses holding up a stethoscope.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 4, 2012
Artist MTO's newest project sparks more controversy

MTO's new mural on the north wall of Sarasota Architectural Salvage appears to be a response to the recent removal of his controversial 'Fast Life' mural.

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Animal Services is in the process of medically evaluating, treating and clearing the animals.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 4, 2012
Sarasota County Animal Services removes hundreds of animals from home

The animals are currently being medically evaluated and treated by Sarasota County Animal Services. Approximately 250 animals were removed yesterday from a Venice home.

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Village maintenance was one of the hot topics at the monthly SKA meeting. The parking lines have nearly vanished from this municipal parking lot behind Siesta Market.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 4, 2012
Busy month for SKA

Tourism may be slowing down on Siesta Key, but the Siesta Key Association is running at full speed.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2012
Ariel Quartet livens stage in East County

As part of the Perlman Music Program/Suncoast, the Ariel String Quartet gave a free public performance Thursday night.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 3, 2012
Cancer organization changes name, expands reach

The Center for Building Hope, formerly the Cancer Support Community, has partnered with Massachusetts General Hospital and its Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 3, 2012
Authorities still investigating Gross murder

Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives are calling Thomas Gross a "person of interest," in the murder of Gross' mother, Lakewood Ranch resident Ina Gross, in January. No suspect has been named or charged with any crime.

  • East County
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