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Hello Patch readers. My name is Merab-Michal Favorite.
I graduated with her B.A. in journalism at the University of South Florida. Before taking a few years off to crew on a yacht through the Caribbean. Before that, I attended Manatee Community College (now SCF) and Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville.
I grew up on Snead Island, which is located in Palmetto. Before there was a county park (Emerson Point Park) on the island, the Native American mounds served as my playground. As a child, I would hide in the woods surrounding the park as well as swim and play at the mouth of the Manatee River.
In addition to working for Patch, I recently completed two pictoral histories of local towns, one of Palmetto and one of Bradenton, which are available through Arcadia Publishing. So, if you like history and want to know more about the area, just ask.
I love anything to do with the bay, so you will probably see me paddle boarding, boating, sailing or camping on one of the local keys. My all time favorite thing on the planet is to be completely disconnected from the rest of the world -- 100 miles offshore and under sail at night.
Some of my favorite places to visit are Greer (Beercan) Island, Skeet’s Key and Starfish Co. in Manatee County and Burns Court Cinema and Epicure in Sarasota.
As part of my beat, I would like to do a profile of an elected official every week and I was wondering, what would you, as readers, like to know about the people running your city? Please comment on this article and let me know.
Do you have a news tip? Please drop me a line.
I can be reached at merab.favorite@patch.com or 941-730-8766.
Be sure to stay connected via Facebook and Twitter, too.
Looking forward to seeing you around town!
Here are five things you should know about today!
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UPDATE: The mall has been cleared.
Two strong arm robberies in Sarasota early Saturday morning, within an hour of each other, are under investigation. At this time, it is unknown if these two crimes are connected.
While rain is in the forecast, chances for it are slight.
We compile the odd, unusual and the "oh my gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.
We compile the odd, unusual and the "oh my gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.
Here are five things you should know about today!
Here are five things we thought you should know about today!
Did you happen to catch a big fish over the weekend that you just can't help but show off? We wanna see it!
Did you happen to catch a big fish over the weekend that you just can't help but show off? We wanna see it!
OK, so you've had a busy week. Let us help you catch up on the highlights!
OK, so you had a busy week. Let us catch you up on the highlights!
A glitch in the system caused one of the Florida park’s roller coasters to shut down earlier this week. People were stuck on the ride for more than two hours.
Share your favorite sunset photos on the Sunday Sunsets board.
Share your favorite sunset photos on the Sunday Sunsets board.
Doug Miles and Ed Schneider recap the Venice Indians vs. Sarasota Sailors football game in Sarasota, FL on Sept. 27, 2013.
Rain chances are almost nonexistent as the weekend gets under way.
Here's what's playing in theaters around town this weekend, plus showtimes.
Here's what's playing in theaters around town this weekend, plus showtimes.