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Keyla Silva, Julia Price and Jayden Cray
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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw's Save a Heart Week

Bashaw Elementary raised roughly $1,350 at its third annual Save a Heart Week to benefit the Larry King Cardiac Foundation Feb. 11-15.

  • East County
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Ray and Linda Baker and Jane Thompson, seated, with Brian Thompson and Steve Peters, standing
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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Valentine's Day concert benefits animals

The Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch hosted a Valentine's Day performance featuring Katherine Alexandra and Alexander Dillan, to benefit the organization. Attendees enjoyed cocktails, appetizers and desserts as the enjoyed the show.

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Observer Group Cup polo match starts at 1 p.m. at the Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane. Gates open at 11 a.m. for tailgating.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Observer Group Cup

This weekend's polo match starts at 1 p.m.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2013
Charlie Christ to speak in Lakewood Ranch

Former Florida Gov. Charlie Christ will speak at an awards dinner March 15.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 22, 2013
Mustangs slug past rival Pirates

Cameron Pearcey hit a two-run home run in the top of the first inning to power the visiting Lakewood Ranch High baseball team to an 8-3 victory over Braden River Feb. 21.

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Cardinal Mooney's Antonio Blakeney runs up the court with teammate Mitch Arimura, and being followed by St. Petersburg Catholic's Kevin O’Donnell.Photos
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 21, 2013
Cardinal Mooney boys basketball advance the regional finals

The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball team held on to beat St. Petersburg Catholic 55-51 in the Class 3A-Region 3 semifinals Feb. 19. The Cougars advance the regional finals Feb. 23.

  • East County
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Young advocates find collective voice. Watch the daily headlines for more!
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 21, 2013
Feb. 21: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Young advocates find collective voice; Rick Mills selected as superintendent of Manatee County Schools; Entrepreneur Jesse Biter invests in downtown; Unfiltered Nature: Virginia Hoffman

  • Siesta Key
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 21, 2013
Lady Rams top rival Lady Sailors

Alyssa Jackson hit a bases loaded triple in the fourth inning to propel the Riverview High softball team to a 5-2 victory over Sarasota Feb. 20.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 21, 2013
Rams blank Tigers

Behind the arm of pitcher Reed Torrine, the Riverview High baseball team shut out Palmetto 4-0 Feb. 20.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 21, 2013
Cardinal Mooney LAX teams notch wins

The Cardinal Mooney High boys and girls lacrosse teams both posted wins Feb. 20.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 21, 2013
JV Pirates edge past rival Mustangs

The Braden River High JV baseball team defeated rival Lakewood Ranch 6-4 Feb. 18.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 21, 2013
Lady Rams notch win

The Riverview High girls tennis team defeated Manatee 6-1 Feb. 20.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 21, 2013
Lakewood cheerleading tryouts upcoming

Lakewood Ranch High School will host cheerleading tryouts for the 2013-14 school year from 4-5 p.m. March 20-21 and 25-26.

  • East County
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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 21, 2013
Rick Mills selected superintendent of Manatee County Schools

The Manatee County School Board chose Rick Mills, a former military man and chief executive officer of Minneapolis Public Schools, as its superintendent Wednesday night.

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Manatee County School board member Julie Aranibar won't face violation charges
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 21, 2013
Feb. 20: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Manatee County School board member Julie Aranibar won't face violation charges; Commissioners continue Ringling Walmart appeal hearing; Town gives ULI a second look; Gulf Gate Library opens at Sarasota Square Mall

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