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The dolphin nicknamed 'Taz' has been recovering at Mote since Jan. 13.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 14, 2011
Dolphin calf's recovery continues at Mote

The 6-month-old dolphin calf is receiving round-the-clock care and is in stable condition.

  • Longboat Key
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Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater notified Lew Simon of his appointment Feb. 8.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 14, 2011
Simon appointed to state committee

Longboat Key Fire Rescue volunteer president Lew Simon accepted an appointment to two state committees last week.

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The city's multi-use recreational trail now runs through Bird Key Park.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 14, 2011
Renovated Bird Key Park opens

The city hopes to attract more users with four water access points, landscaping and more parking.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2011
Manatee commission to hold work session

Members of Manatee County Commission will meet at 9 a.m., Feb. 15.

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U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan will meet with LECOM representatives today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2011
Buchanan visits pharmacy center

U.S. Rep, Vern Buchanan is scheduled to tour the Community Pharmacy of Sarasota at 10 a.m. today.

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Larisa Tikhonenkova enjoyed looking at all of the different craft items that were available during this year's Greek Glendi.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2011
GALLERY: Greek Glendi

Thousands of East County residents enjoyed the sights, sounds and smells of Greece during the 27th Annual Greek Glendi Festival Feb. 10-13 at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church. Festival-goers enjoyed authentic Greek cuisine, the sights and sounds of the Greek Company Orchestra and the Hellenic Folk Dancers Troupe, a Children's Adventure Zone, and a marketplace featuring custom jewelry and crafts, among others festivities.

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The crowd at the opening night of the Fabulous Arts Boutqiue on Thursday, Feb. 11.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 13, 2011
FABulous turnout at Art Center Sarasota

The Fabulous Arts Boutique brought out quite a crowd this past weekend. FAB was held at Art Center Sarasota and ran from Thursday, Feb. 10 through Sunday Feb. 13.

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Nina Anderson, Sandra Williamson, Cindy Ochi - all class of '81
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 11, 2011
50th Anniversary Tribute Dinner

50th Anniversary Tribute Dinner

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Co-chairs Kathy Schersten, left, and Diana Olivieri, right, with Father Celestino Gutierrez, pictured center
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 11, 2011
'It's a Small World' Gala

'It's a Small World' Gala

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Dr. Lina Abirafeh and Matthew Bower
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 11, 2011
Women In Power: An Empowerment Series 'Violence Against Women: What We Can Do'

Women In Power: An Empowerment Series 'Violence Against Women: What We Can Do'

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District 5 Commissioner Donna Hayes has served on the commission since 2004.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2011
Hayes announces reelection campaign

District 5 Manatee County Commissioner Donna Hayes will run for reelection.

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A meeting of both island and mainland mayors will convene sometime next month.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 11, 2011
Manatee commissioner calls for meeting

Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore wants to hold a meeting of mayors in Bradenton next month.

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Seven-year-old Erin Williams enjoyed breakfast with her dad, Mike.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2011
GALLERY: Willis Donuts with Dads

More than 600 dads and their children turned out this morning for Willis Elementary School's first-ever Donuts with Dads event. Members of the school's Parent-Teacher organization dished out about 24 dozen doughnuts in less than an hour.

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The approval will allow LECOM to keep on track to open the $52 million facility in 2012.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2011
LECOM dental school earns accreditation

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's Bradenton campus has received an initial accreditation for the school's new School of Dental Medicine.

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Diana Armbrust and Glo Reber
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 10, 2011
Second Hand Rose Fashion Show and Luncheon

Second Hand Rose Fashion Show and Luncheon

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