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News

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 28, 2011
County commissioners to meet

The regularly scheduled Manatee County Board of County Commissioners meeting will start at 9 a.m., Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
Planning and Zoning Board member Bradford Saivetz does not wish to serve a second term.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 28, 2011
Saivetz won't seek reappointment

Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board member Bradford Saivetz does not want to serve a second appointment.

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Dr. Kumar Mahadevan is CEO of Mote Marine Laboratory.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 28, 2011
Decade-long Mote study on red-tide impact ends

The $15.8 million study investigated the impact of red tide on human health.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brian and Conni Arledge, Erin and Ben Jones
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 27, 2011
2011 Greenfield Prize Award Celebration

2011 Greenfield Prize Award Celebration

  • Black Tie
Curtis Anderson and Ximena Fernandez
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 26, 2011
An Evening at the Avant Garde 'Once Upon a Time ...'

An Evening at the Avant Garde 'Once Upon a Time ...'

  • Black Tie
Michael and Julie Dooley with Luis and Michelle Toro
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 26, 2011
The Firefly Gala

The Firefly Gala

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Sandy and Michael Albano with Sheryl Vieira
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 25, 2011
Tennis and Art on the Bay

Tennis and Art on the Bay

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Co-Chairwoman Sydney Goldstein and Gene Noble
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 25, 2011
20th Anniversary Gala Evening honoring Jean Weidner

20th Anniversary Gala Evening honoring Jean Weidner

  • Black Tie
"I think my style is eclectic. I buy what I like and generally gravitate toward color. I like more classic looks, but if I see something out of the ordinary that I like, I'm not afraid to wear it." - Margaret Wise
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 25, 2011
Guest Fashion Editor - Margaret Wise

Guest Fashion Editor - Margaret Wise

  • Black Tie
No sand will be pumped on the north end of the island until next week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 25, 2011
Broken motor snarls beach project

A north-end beach project that began this week has been shut down until a motor can be repaired.

  • Longboat Key
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The intersection at Palm Avenue and Ringling Boulevard is currently a four-way stop.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 25, 2011
Plans take shape for newest roundabout

Construction on the roundabout at Palm Avenue and Ringling Boulevard is expected to begin this summer.

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Schyller Goodman, Alejandra Cantu and Shaturri Goodman are all members of Lakewood Ranch High's JROTC.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 25, 2011
GALLERY: Return the Salute Fundraiser

Dozens of local residents and supporters gathered together for Camp Better America's Return the Salute Fundraiser March 24 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing in Lakewood Ranch. Guests enjoyed a presentation by guest speaker Krish Dhanam, drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Eight-year-old Bianca Lowery was rewarded with a crown for her knowledge of the NED acronym.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 25, 2011
GALLERY: Braden River Elementary NED Assembly

Students at Braden River Elementary School learned about becoming champions at school and in life during a special NED Show Assembly March 24. NED stresses the importance of never giving up, encouraging others and doing your best.

  • East County
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Sara Steinmetz, Rabbi Steinmetx, Judith Schwartzbaum and Anne Brozoskie
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 24, 2011
'Dr. Leonard Schwartzbaum We Salute You!'

'Dr. Leonard Schwartzbaum We Salute You!'

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Cindy Weinrich, Chairman Debbie Seitl and Diane Muir
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 24, 2011
YMCA Element Au Preview Party

YMCA Element Au Preview Party

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