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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 22, 2020
Showcase of talent at Braden River High School

Showcase of talent at Braden River High School

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The registration deadline for those who wish to vote in the 2020 presidential preference primary is Feb. 18.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 22, 2020
Voter registration deadline nearing for primary election

Those who wish to register or update their party affiliation should do so by Feb. 18.

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La Norma chef Davide Nanni crafts a dish, as he said he always does, with painstaking precision. (Photo courtesy of Davide Nanni)
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 22, 2020
New La Norma chef brings authentic flair from Italy itself

Davide Nanni has 31,000 Facebook followers and experience in Rome and London. Now he is bringing his unique style to Longboat Key.

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A board highlighting planned repairs for the New Pass Bridge lay in the chambers of Longboat Key Town Hall at an open house hosted by transportation officials Thursday evening.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 22, 2020
Longboat residents' concerns quelled at New Pass Bridge forum

When work starts in June, the bridge that connects Longboat Key and St. Armands Key will have no lane closures outside the hours of 3 a.m. to 5 a.m.

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Volunteers (back) Sue Montgomery and Kellie Acosta enjoy the camp with young adult campers (front) Kendry Lamar, Ryan Bond, Rachel Swim, Bailey Jackson and Cori Danforth. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 22, 2020
Wandall Foundation seeks some buddies

The Mark Wandall Foundation and Comfort Zone Camp seek volunteers for bereavement camps.

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Faith Bench, a math teacher at Braden River Middle School, reviews a math problem with her class.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 22, 2020
East County educator's teaching style leads to honor

Braden River Middle educator's unique teaching style leads to 'Educator of the Year' nomination

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Braxton McClelland, a fifth grader at Robert E. Willis Elementary School, shows the book he's reading to Lenny Gutmann, the guardian at the school, after school has been dismissed.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 22, 2020
Guardians remain a less expensive choice in Manatee County

Guardians remain a less expensive choice in Manatee County

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The Publix location on Market Street was the first to open in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2020
Plan suggests Publix expansion in Lakewood Ranch

Plan suggests Publix expansion in Lakewood Ranch

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Alexandra, Scott, Angela and Samantha DeVine are excited A&S Paint Studio is finally open. Angela DeVine named the studio in honor of her daughters. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2020
Stress free art comes to Lakewood Ranch

A&S Painting Studio opens in Lakewood Ranch.

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GreyHawk Landing's Jack Ranalli does not support the development application. He and more than 100 other residents came to oppose the project at the Jan. 16 Manatee County Planning Commission meeting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2020
Car lot plan advances in Manatee County

County planning board approves auto sales as a potential use for a parcel near GreyHawk Landing.

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Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale has been chosen to receive the NCAA President's Gerald R. Ford Award.
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  • Jay Heater
  • January 22, 2020
NCAA honors Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale

Dick Vitale of Lakewood Ranch presented the NCAA's Gerald R. Ford Award

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Habitat for Humanity Sarasota crew leader Mike Besselman helps Lake Club's Paul Lang cut an insulated concrete form to the right size.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2020
The Lake Club residents nail compassion

Lake Club volunteers put stock into Habitat for Humanity's effort in Sarasota County.

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Ginger Matuszewski and Ava Thompsen hope to expand their offerings of pet treats at this year's Kids Biz Fair.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2020
Manatee County libraries promote the business of learning

Manatee County libraries promote the business of learning

  • East County
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Francis Shea, who died Jan. 17, founded the Irish Celtic Festival in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 21, 2020
Lakewood Ranch's Irish Celtic Festival founder dies

Lakewood Ranch's Frank Shea, beloved for his volunteer work, dies.

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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Sarasota County officials join for a ceremonial ground breaking event Jan. 21 for a new freestandiing emergency room
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 21, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center breaks ground on new ER in Sarasota

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center breaks ground on new ER department in Sarasota

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