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Courtesy of Suncoast Science Center. Mitch Ruzek examines the mystery meteor that landed on campus at Emma Booker Elementary School Monday, Jan. 11.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 14, 2016
Making an impact at Emma Booker

Suncoast Science Center partners with Emma Booker Elementary School for out-of-this-world experiment in learning.

  • Sarasota
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Five-year-old Beau Murphy chalks up construction paper during the event.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 13, 2016
Braden River Elementary hosts pajama party

The East County school offered its annual Winter Wonderland Jan. 13.

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Jessica Ortiz and Jaymie Klauber, chairwomen of the Ponies for Pups event, snuggle up with a new friend.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 13, 2016
Ponies for Pups kicks off at Polo Grill and Bar

The annual event launched with a charity bartending event Jan. 13.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2016
Heritage Harbour ladies tip glasses for memories

About 30 women from Heritage Harbour, and their guests, attended.

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Braden River High Agriculture Department Leader Deb Barry is leaving the school district for a job in Gainesville.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 13, 2016
Your Town

Deb Barry celebrates final year at BRHS with pole barn opening; Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch receives national credentials

  • East County
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Exterior
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 13, 2016
Home of the Month: 560 Broadway St.

This quaint cottage in Longbeach Village has three bedrooms and two baths.

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Marvin Black still his summers at Pine Forest Camp.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 13, 2016
Marvin Black: a happy camper

Longboat Key resident Marvin Black is part of four generations of family who has directed Pine Forest Camp in Greeley, Pa.

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Alyssa Connelly was born Christmas night.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2016
East County celebrates births

Three families welcomed their newest additions.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 12, 2016
Longboat Key Democrats kick off 2016

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its monthly meeting and luncheon Jan. 12.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 11, 2016
Temple Beth Israel plays B-I-N-G-O

Temple Beth Israel hosted a night of bingo Jan. 11.

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Former classmates Gaden Thomas, Pam Wyatt and Ann Darling catch up over old photos.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 11, 2016
Alumni wish Southside Elementary happy 90th birthday

Southside Elementary hosts former faculty teachers, principals and alumni for celebratory luncheon Monday, Jan. 11.

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Runners cross the starting line for the 3rd annual Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K on Siesta Beach.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 11, 2016
Runners show support for Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K

More than 280 supporters and participants were in attendance for the race on Siesta Key Beach.

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Bob Bonella makes his way down Main Street during the 18th annual Thunder By The Bay.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 11, 2016
Thunder By The Bay roars through Downtown Sarasota

The 18th annual motorcycle festival filled the streets with concerts and bike shows.

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Cindi Gilbert tried the brisket sandwich.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 10, 2016
Delish knish: Temple Sinai dishes up favorites for Jewish Food Festival

Pastrami, corned beef and brisket were the main event at the 8th annual Jewish Food Festival Sunday, Jan. 10.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 10, 2016
St. Armands clowns around

St. Armands Circle was filled with circus performers and appreciators at the 29th annual Circus Ring of Fame Jan. 10.

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