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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 20, 2013
Leno delivers award to Gold Coast Eagle Distributing

Longboat Key resident John Saputo's Gold Coast Eagle Distributing was among 15 out of 675 distributors to receive the award.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 20, 2013
Lakewood Ranch gun club gets approval

Manatee County Hearing Officer Lori Dorman officially approved a special permit for the long-debated gun club in Lakewood Ranch when she issued her final order yesterday.

  • East County
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River Club Plaza takes shape — read more about it in today's headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 20, 2013
March 20: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Deputies find dead man near Pinecraft Park; Longboat Key mayor, vice mayor remain seated; Rick Mills swears in as Manatee County School District superintendent; River Club Plaza takes shape

  • Longboat Key
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Judge Tom Gallen and Rick Mills
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 20, 2013
Rick Mills officially becomes Manatee superintendent

Rick Mills was sworn in as Manatee County School District superintendent, in a ceremony this morning.

  • East County
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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • March 20, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 20, 2013
Health-care surtax to go on the ballot

Manatee County voters will vote in June on a half-cent sales surtax to fund indigent health care.

  • East County
  • News
Lois and Jack Snow began their Relay for Life walk March 12, at Horseshoe Cove.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 20, 2013
RV park raises more than $33,000 to beat cancer

Horseshoe Cove residents and 91 cancer survivors teamed to beat the disease at the park's fifth Relay for Life Walk, a tradition that has brought in more than $110,000. in 10 years.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 20, 2013
Nolan Middle embarks on new BYOD program

As eighth-grade student Javaire Perry sits in Carrie Rainwater's science class, he pulls out his iPod and begins navigating the screen.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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Payton Aaron couldn't contain his enthusiasm as he raced down the first base line.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 20, 2013
Fulfilling lifelong dreams

More than 100 children and adults welcomed the start of the 2013 spring season during the Miracle League of Manasota's opening day.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 20, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Kimmy Comito

The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Kimmy Comito scored a school record nine goals for the second-consecutive game to lead the Lady Thunder to an 11-8 victory over St. Stephen's March 11.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2013
EASTER EVENTS

Local churches, businesses and organizations are offering a plethora of Easter-inspired activities during the next two weekends. Below, you'll find a listing of local happenings, including Easter egg hunts and special sunrise Easter services.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 20, 2013
Wildcat surges past Tito's

Wildcat defeated Tito's 9-5 to win the MGA Insurance Group Cup March 17.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2013
SIDELINES

Thunder walk off with win; Yan finishes second; GSJGA continues Winter Tournament Series

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4 — The number of first-place finishes Tre Gregory has posted so far this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 20, 2013
JUST THE STATS

4 - The number of goals Max Provost scored to lead The Out-of-Door Academy boys lacrosse team to an 8-6 victory over All Saints Academy March 13.

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