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Abby Simpson delivers 61 goodie bags at the East Manatee Fire Rescue. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 12, 2020
McNeal student spreads happiness to children in Lakewood Ranch

Abby's Love spread happiness to children

  • East County
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Country Club at Lakewood Ranch resident Richard Williams is an advocate for himself and others affected by hearing loss. He can use this remote control to change settings for the inner ear implant he got in 2011.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 12, 2020
Bradenton expo makes sense of hearing issues

Hearing Tech Expo and Clinic offers information, resources to those affected by hearing loss in Manatee, Sarasota counties.

  • East County
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Faith Bench, a math teacher at Braden River Middle School, and her husband, Matthew, is in disbelief of her being named Educator of the Year.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 12, 2020
Simple math: She's No. 1 in Manatee County

Braden River Middle School math teacher named Educator of the Year in Manatee County

  • East County
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George and Toby Loukmas said they are excited to help teach children water safety through the opening of their Goldfish Swim School franchise.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 12, 2020
New swim facility opens in Lakewood Ranch

Goldfish Swim School makes its debut at San Marco Plaza in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Author Latoya Desamour talks about bullying with students at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 12, 2020
Author teaches McNeal students about bullying

Author uses personal experiences to connect with students at McNeal Elementary

  • East County
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Owen's Fish Camp opened in Sarasota in 2010. A second OFC is headed to Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 11, 2020
Owen's Fish Camp hooks Lakewood Ranch location

Lakewood Ranch will be home to a second Owen's Fish Camp restaurant.

  • East County
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Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner reminds people to register for the presidential primaries. File photo
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 11, 2020
2020 elections underway in Sarasota County

The first batch of vote by mail ballots were sent out Feb. 6.

  • Sarasota
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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium officials hope funding from Manatee County will help them secure state and federal funding, as well. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2020
Tourist Development Council recommends Manatee County commit $1 million to Mote's City Island facility

The TDC board did not support a $5 million funding request.

  • East County
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The proposal for alternative three would shrink golf at Bobby Jones to 27 holes and create an expansive park space emphasizing natural elements, which planners compared to the Celery Fields.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 11, 2020
Parks board endorses less golf at Bobby Jones

In a 4-3 vote, the advisory board recommended adopting the $21.4 million redesign option that would maximize park space at the 293-acre city-owned property.

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This rendering, provided by Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, shows the proposed parking garage at the corner of Mound Street and Orange Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 10, 2020
Selby Gardens files revised site plan

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens leaders hope a scaled-down garage and a relocated restaurant will convince city officials to approve a redevelopment proposal they previously rejected.

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About 700 people attended the Longboat Key Kiwanis Club Gourmet Lawn Party on Dec. 7.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 10, 2020
December's Kiwanis lawn party raises about $30K for children's foundation

Admission and raffle tickets raised the most money from the 700 or so people who attended the party.

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The Billy Rice Band recently released "Just Sayin'. ''
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 10, 2020
Billy Rice Band leads off Savor the Sounds

Country-rock band will be first to play at the Town Center Green site.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2020
A taste of Greek culture in Sarasota

36th annual festival in Sarasota showcases Greek culture, cuisine.

  • East County
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Angela Wester adopted Pepper from the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch one month ago.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2020
Valentine's in the Vines supports the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch

Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch hosts wine fundraiser at Bradenton winery, Rosa Fiorelli Winery.

  • East County
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 7, 2020
A rootin' tootin' good time at Gene Witt

A rootin' tootin' good time at Gene Witt father-daughter dance

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