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Christi Womack

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Sarasota, FL, United States

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Past articles by Christi:

'Monster' alligator video goes viral

A huge alligator roaming Buffalo Creek Golf Course in Palmetto is a worldwide sensation after a video went viral over the Memorial Day weekend. Charles Helms of Sarasota captured a one-minute video of the alligator, which he estimated to be 15 feet long, walking across a fairway. He posted it Friday on his Facebook page. Over the long Memorial Day holiday weekend, interest grew. By Tuesday… → Read More

Woman killed in DUI crash had daughter, 2

MANATEE COUNTY – A former sheriff's deputy sits in the Manatee County jail, accused of killing a 20-year-old Bradenton woman who most loved her daughter and riding horses.Alexandria "Ally" Marler's death is still too fresh for those closest to her, and her family asked several people to wait just a few more days before organizing tributes or fundraisers for the 2-year-old she left behind. Out of… → Read More

Candidates line up for teaching jobs

Nearly 180 candidates from as far away as Puerto Rico came to the Bradenton Area Convention Center on Thursday seeking teaching jobs at the Manatee County School District. → Read More

Lakewood Ranch doctors rally support for Ecuador

A group of local doctors, their staffs and friends are rallying to help the people of Ecuador after a devastating earthquake Saturday. → Read More

Rhea Chiles, 84, was lifelong advocate for children

The former governor's wife and political partner who forged her own legacy as an advocate for children renewed a lifelong passion in her later years and showcased the artistic talents of others in an Anna Maria Island art gallery she built. → Read More

Lakewood Ranch science teacher arrested on meth charges

A Lakewood Ranch science teacher has been removed from her job after being arrested on drug and child neglect charges in Hardee County. → Read More

LIVE UPDATES: Bradenton Beach mayor vote recount

The two candidates were tied after Tuesday night's election. A recount will determine a winner. → Read More

Woman in wheelchair and pets rescued from fire

A woman, six rabbits, five cats and two dogs survived a kitchen fire Wednesday afternoon, but a bird died. → Read More

Celebrating 20 years in style

Celebrations are planned the next two Friday nights to celebrate milestones in a community that was built from scratch. → Read More

Manatee School Board considers reviving impact fees

The pace of growth is resuming after the Great Recession, and school leaders are looking to make sure the construction of new houses helps pay for all of the new students who will live in them and attend local schools. → Read More

Over president's objections, SCF board ends tenure for faculty

State College of Florida will become the only community college in the state that will not offer tenure to its faculty members. → Read More

Using baseball to raise a school's grade

When Principal Latrina Singleton and Assistant Principal Bernadette Pletcher started their new posts at G.D. Rogers Garden Elementary School in 2014, this was the message: "Move it. Now." → Read More

Manatee County eyes a new high school, but what kind?

With student population swelling to nearly 48,000 this year, and expected to increase even more as new rooftops dot the county, Manatee County school leaders say a new high school will be needed by 2019. → Read More

State's top doctor urges focus on wellness at work

With workplace wellness as the focus, Florida's chief physician learned how Manatee County aims to make it easier for businesses to keep employees healthier. → Read More

Scott appoints Colon to Manatee School Board

When the School Board meets Tuesday, there will be someone new on the dais. → Read More

Balls and pucks add up to big bucks

As Labor Day weekend begins, hotels are booked and restaurants are preparing to feed thousands as athletes converge at Lakewood Ranch soccer fields and the Ellenton ice rink. → Read More

Florida's standardized tests deemed valid

A third-party testing firm has deemed Florida’s new battery of statewide standardized exams valid, meaning the test scores will be used to determine whether a student should be held back, final student grades, school grades and teacher performance. → Read More

UPDATE: Erika's track continues westward shift

Tropical Storm Erika continued to weaken overnight and appears unlikely to cause major damage across Florida, experts said, but they advised the public to be prepared and continue to monitor the system. → Read More

TS Erika: It's wait and see in Manatee County

Officials representing Manatee County, cities, schools , law enforcement, fire, medical and human service agencies gathered at 2 p.m. Friday in the Manatee County Emergency Operations Center to talk about preparing for Tropical Storm Erika should her path travel across this part of the state. → Read More

Old Manatee Technical College building will be razed

The former Manatee Technical College campus that has become an eyesore on 34th Street West will likely be demolished by next summer. → Read More