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Venice-based PGT named Todd AntonellI vice president of sales and marketing last year. Photo by Lori Sax.
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  • Mark Gordon
  • March 20, 2013
Pane Gain: PGT

Rebranding efforts don't have to get complicated. One large firm discovered that simplicity fits it just right.

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  • March 20, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Rack attack could be on the way; Former DooleyMack executives regroup under new name

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SCORE Association CEO W. Kenneth Yancey recently spoke at an event in Sarasota that honored local small business owners and SCORE volunteers. Lori Sax.
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  • Mark Gordon
  • March 20, 2013
Rise ABOVE: W. Kenneth Yancey

The head of one of the largest pro-business counseling groups in the country delivers a message of hope to the Gulf Coast. 'The great thing about entrepreneurs is they are so resilient,' says W. Kenneth Yancey.

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Seventy-three-year-old John Grey has carved hundreds of creations from the garage of his Palm-Aire home.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 20, 2013
Your Neighbor: John Grey

It didn't take much for John Grey to become a carver. In 1999, he drove past a sign highlighting the World Carving Headquarters in Parkersburg, W.Va. Grey exited the roadway, bought $850 worth of tools, and the 73-year-old retired State Farm worker has been carving ever since.

  • East County
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Diane Bartoszek of Myakka City submitted this photo of the sunrise prior to the Take Stock in Children 5K race March 3, near Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2013
Weather Photo: RISING TO THE OCCASION

Diane Bartoszek of Myakka City submitted this photo of the sunrise prior to the Take Stock in Children 5K race March 3, near Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they read today's Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 19, 2013
March 19: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police arrest homeless man for burglaries; Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix in jeopardy; Longboat Key mayor and vice mayor selected tonight; Sarasota County Public Hospital Board votes to keep Sarasota Memorial public

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Payton Aaron couldn’t contain his enthusiasm has he raced down the first base line.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Miracle League of Manasota Opening Day

More than 100 children and adults hit the field for the Miracle League of Manasota's Opening Day March 16.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they read today's Daily Headlines.
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • March 18, 2013
March 18: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: City Commission to discuss downtown sound committee, man found dead on Oakford Road, GreyHawk Landing prowler arrested, Creekwood woman dies in traffic incident, Black Tie UNTIED

  • Siesta Key
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Wendy Suarez joined Jessie P. Miller Elementary School in January 2011.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • March 18, 2013
Creekwood woman dies in traffic incident

Wendy Suarez, the assistant principal at Jessie P. Miller Elementary School, died in a traffic accident Friday night.

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The Gulf Coast Leadership Institute’s fifth class graduated in June.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 18, 2013
Gulf Coast Leadership Institute seeks top 'dawgs'

Gulf Coast Community Foundation will choose up to 25 aspiring community leaders for its sixth summer training program through the University of Georgia.

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The 24-member team, which competed in 33 events, broke all Florida TSA state records and secured 35 trophies.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 18, 2013
Braden River TSA students break records

BRHS Technology Student Association students earned 18 first-place finishes at the Florida TSA competition awards ceremony March 16.

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The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said in a news release there was not enough evidence to link the man to the burglaries, but he faces charges of loitering and prowling.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 18, 2013
GreyHawk Landing prowler arrested

Deputies investigating several vehicle break-ins in the GreyHawk Landing subdivision arrested a 19-year-old man Monday morning.

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Mike Awalt created this copper turtle.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Art at the Ranch

Art enthusiasts flocked March 16 to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the annual Art at the Ranch event. The festival continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 17.

  • East County
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Spaghetti the Clown, also known as Marcelo Perez, entertained the children.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids Day at the Farmers Market

Families gathered at San Marco Plaza's weekly Farmers Market March 15, as it hosted a special Kids Day event.

  • East County
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Enjoy some St. Patrick's Day Weekend Best Bets!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 15, 2013
March 15: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Crist to speak in Lakewood Ranch, Buchanan to hold Longboat listening session; Culver's restaurant considers U.S. 41 location; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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