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The Models: Joyce Leone, Linda Wilson, Joyce Giaconia, Nedra Duffy, Pat Viani, Betsy Marker, June Hartlieb and Susan Gorney
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  • Josh Siegel
  • March 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fashion Show

The Tara Golf & Country Club sashayed into a new season with its Spring Fashion Show March 8. Models, who are all members of the country club, wore Chico's clothing from the store in St. Armands Circle.

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Jackson Wolfe, Jeremiah Parker and James Ganey all are in second grade.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Gullett Walk-a-Thon

Children at Gullett Elementary School walked for a cause March 8, helping the school's Parent Teacher Organization raise more than $17,000.

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Center for Building Hope outreach coordinator Dianne Whitten with center volunteer Sondra Biller and Nancy Aft, of Smile Smart Dental Center
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Spring Fling

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce welcomed members and guests to its annual Spring Fling Business Expo March 7, at its Lakewood Ranch campus.

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Siesta Key Village is incompatible with noise ordinance — learn more about it in today's headlines!
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 8, 2013
March 8: Daily Headlines Video

General employees vote down union; Siesta Key Village incompatible with noise ordinance; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 8, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Polo for Pup's

This Saturday's polo match will benefit Honor Animal Rescue.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 8, 2013
Heritage Harbour supervisors narrow candidate pool

Supervisors on the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District will consider two local management companies.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • March 8, 2013
Manatee County to hold How Will We Grow community workshops

Over the next three months Manatee County is asking the community to weigh in on the How Will We Grow conversation, a conversation with the community that will help county commissioners outline growth and development standards for the next 30 years.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 8, 2013
ODA remains unbeaten

The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team improved to 6-0 with wins over Clearwater Central Catholic and Sarasota.

  • East County
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Manatee Schools honor educators, support staff
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 7, 2013
March 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: County considers new tax; Low voter turnout a trend in city elections; Manatee Schools honor educators, support staff; Villa Am Meer presentation takes place tonight; View from the Top: Sandy Loevner

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2013
LRHS to host free hoops clinics

Lakewood Ranch High School will host free basketball clinics for students in fourth through seventh grade, beginning March 19.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2013
Lakewood Ranch leads 6A academic standings

Lakewood Ranch High School continues to lead the Florida High School Athletic Association Academic Team Standings in Class 6A following the culmination of the winter sports season.

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The 7 p.m. ceremony was held at Manatee Technical Institute's new State Road 70 campus.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2013
Manatee Schools honor educators, support staff

The Manatee County School District hosted its annual EdVantage Education Awards event March 6.

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Join us for the daily headlines at SRQ Airport!
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 6, 2013
March 6: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: County considers new tax; Benderson expands former Circuit City; 'A storybook ending'

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  • March 6, 2013
Cougars notch district win

The Cardinal Mooney High baseball team handed The Out-of-Door Academy its first district loss of the season with a 5-1 victory March 5.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2013
Heritage Harbour women host tourney

The Heritage Harbour 18-hole ladies held a tournament - just for fun - Feb. 21. In a golf outing that pitted the Cosmos team against the Mojitos, Cosmos took home bragging rights.

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