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Dawn Bates-Buchanan, Anne Weintraub and Charlotte Hedge
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 16, 2011
Women's Leadership Council Luncheon featuring Susan Burns

Women's Leadership Council Luncheon featuring Susan Burns

  • Black Tie
"I cannot emphasize too strongly what an honor it has been to serve as New College's president," said Gordon "Mike" Michalson.
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  • Robin Roy
  • May 16, 2011
New College president to retire

Gordon "Mike" Michalson will retire as New College president and return to the school as a professor.

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Students must pass the reading and math portions of the FCAT to graduate high school.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 16, 2011
Manatee seniors improve on FCAT retakes

Manatee County School District seniors who retook reading and math portions of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test performed at about the state average.

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Bird Key Park is one of 18 neighborhood parks the city would be responsible for fully funding.
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  • Robin Roy
  • May 16, 2011
Sarasota commission considers park agreement

The county is withdrawing its traditional funding of parks within the city limits.

  • Sarasota
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The meeting will be held in the county administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 16, 2011
Commission to host planning work session

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint work session with the Planning Commission on Tuesday.

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Christian Lizardi, Melissa Malanczuk, Nicolle Zampella, Jordan Dusek, Tyler Marshall and Nicole Tira were the first group out on the dance floor.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Prom

Students at Braden River High danced the night away during the school's Prom May 14 at the Bradenton Municipal Auditorium. The theme for this year's Prom was Grecian Gardens. Andrew Schmidt and Alanna Condren were crowned this year's Prom King and Queen.

  • East County
  • Schools
Amanda Hull, Brandon Lopez, Haley Pearson, Noelle Sporer and Julie Lichterman didn't let the weather bring them down.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan Night on Main Street

Nolan Middle School students and their families and friends didn't let a little rain dampen their spirits during the school's Nolan Night on Main Street May 14. Guests enjoyed performances by the Nolan's performing arts groups, games with prizes, vendors, food and drinks and more.

  • East County
  • Schools
Carol and Richard Elliott with Nola and Larry Hietbrink
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 14, 2011
Children First Celebration Gala 'Moonlight FantaSea'

Children First Celebration Gala 'Moonlight FantaSea'

  • Black Tie
The 135 runners took off running Saturday, May 14 for the Divas & Dudes 5K at Payne Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Divas & Dudes 5K

The Sarasota Opera held the Divas & Dudes 5K Saturday, May 14 at Payne Park. The 5K had 135 runners participate and raised around $3,000. The monies raised will benefit the Sarasota Youth Opera with things like tuition scholarships, transportation costs, music and uniforms.

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Jacob Hill of Consolidated Consciousness primes the wall that will be covered in graffiti art by Tion Bukue during the Golden Era Tour event at Payne Park's skate park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: The Golden Era Tour

The Golden Era Tour took place Saturday, May 14 at Payne Park's skate park from 5 - 11 p.m. The event included drinks, food, live graffiti art along with music by SNAPM and Big Blu House.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota High School students enjoy dancing around with their friends Saturday, May 14 at the Sarasota High School's prom at the Hyatt Regency.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SHS Prom

Sarasota High School students danced up a storm at their Black Tie themed Prom Saturday, May 14 at the Hyatt Regency.

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Alexis Orgera laughs and smiles at the warm reception she received from her peers at her book release party Saturday, May 14 at Red Panty Press Studio.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Orgera Book Release Party

Alexis Orgera held a book release party for her first book of poetry, "How like foreign objects" Saturday, May 14 at Red Panty Press Studio.

  • Sarasota
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Jim Eschmann and Rick Griffin grabbed lunch before heading out on the course.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Payton's Golf Outing

East County residents rallied against pediatric brain cancer May 13 as 140 golfers hit the greenways at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club for the fourth annual Payton Wright Foundation Golf Tournament. Following golf, participants headed to the Lake Club for an After Party featuring food, live music and more.

  • East County
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Co-Chairs Alex Miller and Chris Voelker
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 13, 2011
Paws on the Catwalk

Paws on the Catwalk

  • Black Tie
Tyniah Atkins, Latavia Dailey, Tory James and Christian Hannon from Booker Elementary wait for the start of the 3rd grade section of the Sarasota Kiwanis Club's Spelling Bee Friday, May 13 at the Boys and Girls Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Kiwanis Club Spelling Bee

Sarasota Kiwanis Club's Spelling Bee was a huge success Friday, May 13 at the Boys and Girls Club. There were two bees, one for third graders and one for fourth and there were 150 students who participated.

  • Sarasota
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