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Freshmen CJ Tufano and Nicholas Harlin, senior Alex Kraus, sophomores Aldan Rossnagel and Aaron Lourie and senior Gabby Macogay will have the audience laughing during a beach scene.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 5, 2020
'Here we go again' at Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High School theater department performs "Mamma Mia!"

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 4, 2020
Town hopes to close out survey by middle of next week

Deadline to finish answering town's questions is Feb. 10.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 4, 2020
McNeal's Grandparents Day a first for some but last for others

McNeal's Grandparents Day a first for some but last for others

  • East County
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 4, 2020
Get ready for Girl Scout cookies in East County

Get ready for Girl Scout cookies in East County

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Monsignor Gerry Finegan at his Golden Jubilee Mass on May 7, 2017. Photo by Katie Johns.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 4, 2020
Monsignor Gerry Finegan, pastor of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, dies

Finegan was a beloved priest wherever he served throughout his 52-year career.

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The Bath & Racquet Club hoped to build 10 buildings, ranging in height from three to five stories, around the existing fitness center.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 4, 2020
Commission rejects Bath & Racquet Club plans

Although a proposed land use change drew support from a majority of the commission, a redevelopment plan for the fitness club won’t be moving forward.

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Manatee County government offices will be closed Feb. 17. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 4, 2020
Manatee County announces holiday closures

Trash and recycling in unincorporated Manatee County will be pushed back one day the week of Feb. 17 because of Presidents' Day.

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The town's tree-lighting ceremony was the first event held on the former Amore property.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 3, 2020
Commissioners OK budget transfer for Town Center work

Cost of initial work higher than originally envisioned.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 3, 2020
Longboat Key commission signs off on support for ERA

Longboat Key joins list of local governments to support passage of amendment born in 1972.

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Earth Fare opened to much fanfare in January, 2018 in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 3, 2020
Earth Fare will shut down in Lakewood Ranch

Earth Fare announces it is ceasing operations, including its Lakewood Ranch store.

  • East County
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Town contractors are in the process of installing power and fiber cables.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 3, 2020
Town keeps watch on two requests for state funding

Leaders seek about $2.14 million for continuation of sea-level study and connected-city work.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 3, 2020
Longboat leaders prepare for first of three joint meetings

Common ground will be discussed first with Sarasota County Commissioners.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 1, 2020
Rain can't dampen benefit run in Lakewood Ranch

Doggies for Duchenne Run draws 350 runners to benefit local nonprofits in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2020
Bonfire lights up fun at Braden River Elementary School

Annual event raises funds for teachers' classrooms.

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Eric Kaplan, co-trustee of the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 31, 2020
Flanzer Trust rolls out donation-matching program

Philanthropic organization hopes to encourage smaller donors to become active.

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