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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 15, 2013
Mirabella strikes out 20

Braden River High senior Courtney Mirabella struck out 20 to lead the Lady Pirates to a 1-0 victory over Texas Ridge Point March 14.

  • East County
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Throughout his journey, coach Nels Matson will be carrying his companion, Diplo the Diplomatic Penguin, on his back.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 15, 2013
Mending Broken Hearts: Nels Matson

Lakewood Ranch High assistant wrestling coach Nels Matson will run 1,200 miles in 35 days to help fund open-heart surgeries for children in Cambodia.

  • East County
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Museum without walls: Bayfront sculptures
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 14, 2013
March 14: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Developer pitches Main Street hotel; Sarasota Film Festival announces 2013 lineup; Museum without walls: Bayfront sculptures; Intracoastal undergoes dredging project

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Lois and Jack Snow began their walk.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Horseshoe Cove Relay for Life Walk

Horseshoe Cove RV Resort held its fifth Relay for Life Walk March 12. Through fundraisers before the event - including golf cart washes, hot dog sales, a silent auction, a casino night and more - and donations, the 20-member Horseshoe Cove committee helped raise more than $33,000 to support the American Cancer Society.

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Cardinal Mooney senior Pat Heuler pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing one run on five hits and five walks while striking out eight.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 14, 2013
Cougars quiet the Thunder

Cardinal Mooney High senior left-hander Pat Heuler did exactly what he needed to do.

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City of Sarasota and Longboat election results
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 13, 2013
March 13: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: City of Sarasota and Longboat election results; Longboat Key intends to freeze police pension; Sarasota County seeks input on Sarasota 2050; Local firefighter finalist in weight-loss contest; Patron Saints: Karen and Michael Gardiner

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East Manatee Rescue fireman Joe Griffith's before and after photos.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2013
Local firefighter finalist in weight-loss contest

Lakewood Ranch Business owner and East Manatee Rescue fireman Joe Griffith has dropped 50 pounds in 90 days.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
McNeal students launch toward success

Students from McNeal Elementary School took home bragging rights during a county-wide Technology Student Association catapult competition.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Take Stock race attracts 1,200 runners to Main Street

Take Stock in Children hosted its fourth annual Take Stock 5K and 10K runs Sunday, March 3, attracting more than 1,200 participants to Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Ranch photo club highlights talents

The Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club will be exhibiting more than 70 photographs taken by its members March 15 through April 24, at the Sarasota Senior Friendship Center.

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Cheeno arrives at the South Florida Museum from Lowry Park Zoo. Photo courtesy of the South Florida Museum.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Recovering manatees join Snooty

Two male manatees have joined Manatee County's famed manatee, Snooty, at the South Florida Museum.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2013
Supervisors shift toward local manager

Heritage Harbour South CDD supervisors are planning to choose a new management company for the district March 21.

  • East County
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With 17 events, including wine dinners, a charity auction and hot-air balloon rides, a first glance at the itinerary can be overwhelming. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 13, 2013
Vino with a View: Florida Winefest and Auction

In its 23 years of existence, the Florida Winefest and Auction has carved its niche as the place to be to discover new wines from around the world, dine on gourmet dishes and help benefit children's charities in Sarasota.

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 13, 2013
Meister of the skies

Balloon meister Bill Whidden is taking this year's Florida Wine and Balloon Festival to unparalleled heights.

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