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  • May 22, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner.

  • East County
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Jillian Santiago, 13, says she loves competing in sprint races because of the strength required to perform well in them.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 22, 2013
Surging Tsunami: Jillian Santiago

Thirteen-year-old Jillian Santiago began swimming for the Sarasota Tsunami one-and-a-half years ago. Now, she's one of the top-ranked swimmers in the nation for her age group.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 22, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Barb Harrison

Palm-Aire resident Barb Harrison shot a 68 to set a new course record May 8, on the Lakes Course at Palm-Aire Country Club.

  • East County
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Juliet Onufrak maneuvers around a defender during one of her final games at ODA. File photo.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 22, 2013
Moving Forward: college signings

Braden River High senior Courtney McDevitt and The Out-of-Door Academy senior Juliet Onufrak will continue playing volleyball and soccer, respectively, at the next level.

  • East County
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Eighth-grader Nathan Strawderman made his first start under center, after the Thunder veteran quarterback Evan Wilson graduated. Photos by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 22, 2013
Learning curve: ODA Thunder

ODA Thunder make strides at spring football game with a young team leading the charge on the gridiron.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2013
SIDELINES

Lakewood wins academic championship; BRSC tryouts upcoming; Manatee Cal Ripken names All-Stars; Lakewood honors athletic alumni

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Steve Seto dances with his wife, Rose. File photo.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • May 22, 2013
Your Neighbor: Steve Seto

Steve Seto, a man who makes his living by selling barbecue propane tanks made of composite material across North America, could always sell himself as a dancer.

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This home in Chelsea, which has four bedrooms, four baths, one half-bath, a pool and 5,690 square feet of living area, sold for $1,112,500. Josh Siegel.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 22, 2013
Home in Chelsea sells for $1,112,500

A home in Chelsea tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Arthur and Bonnie Mellor, of Sapphire, N.C., sold their home at 7320 Chelsea Court to Ronald and Susan Keefe, of Prince Edward Island, Canada, for $1,112,500.

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East County resident Karen Rawlings submitted this photo of a sunset at Regatta Pointe Marina.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2013
Weather Photo: MARINA MAGIC

East County resident Karen Rawlings submitted this photo of a sunset at Regatta Pointe Marina.

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The school cuts are part of a plan to save $20.6 million to help the school district replenish depleted reserves.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 21, 2013
May 21: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: 182 Manatee teachers lose jobs; Sarasota woman arrested for defrauding employer; Commission approves second phase of bayfront mooring project; Whitney Beach receives award

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The savings plan also includes multiple property sales, outsourcing legal and audit services and closing the old Manatee Technical Institute campus on 34th Street West.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 21, 2013
182 Manatee teachers lose jobs

The cuts are part of a plan to save $20.6 million to help the school district replenish depleted reserves.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 21, 2013
Former Lady Ram launches soccer academy

Riverview High graduate Danielle Meyer, an All-Americas Recipient at Polk Community College and starter and captain for Lindenwood University, recently launched Soccer Time Academy.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 21, 2013
Sarasota Dolphins registration ongoing

Registration is now open for those interested in playing tackle football for the Sarasota Dolphins third- and fourth-grade team.

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Manatee's parks and beaches, however, will remain open for the public, as will the county's natural preserves.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 21, 2013
Manatee County government to close for holiday

Manatee County Government offices will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.

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Commissioner Terry Gans struck former commission candidate Ray Rajewski with his SUV last week.
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • May 20, 2013
May 20: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Gans hits Rajewski with SUV; City Commission talks funding cuts; bayfront and parking; Manatee School Board holds budget workshop; PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Craft Show

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