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  • February 20, 2013
JUST THE STATS

0 - The number of matches The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team lost in its 7-0 victory over Riverview Feb. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jack Corey anchored the Cardinal Mooney 4x800 relay to a second-place finish.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2013
Track teams race toward spring season

The Out-of-Door Academy, Cardinal Mooney, Sarasota Christian and St. Stephen's boys and girls track teams opened their respective seasons during the ODA Quad Meet Tuesday, Feb. 12.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Reanna Gregory

The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Reanna Gregory won the high jump, triple jump and long jump at the ODA Invitational Feb. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Hilcroft defeated Tito’s to win the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch 12 Goal Tournament Feb. 17. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2013
Hillcroft wins 12 Goal Tournament

Hillcroft defeated Tito's 14-8 to win the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch 12 Goal Tournament during the Sarasota Magazine Cup Feb. 17.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2013
SIDELINES

Senior wrestler wins medal; Mustangs rally to beat Hurricanes; JV Pirates top Mustangs

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

The Concession hires new project manager; Grapevine Communications earns honor, adds to client list; Blush Salon adds stylist to its Lakewood Ranch staff

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This home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch, which has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,596 square feet of living area, sold for $1,075,000. Photo by Josh Siegel.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 20, 2013
Home in Country Club Village sells for $1,075,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
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East County resident Monica Mingote submitted this photo of Jiggs Landing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
Weather Photo: COLORFUL CLOUDS

East County resident Monica Mingote submitted this photo of Jiggs Landing.

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Manatee County School board will hold a special audit meeting Thursday
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 19, 2013
Feb. 19: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Manatee County School board will hold a special audit meeting Thursday; Sarasota City Commission Candidate Forum takes place tonight; Hearing officer upholds Lakewood Ranch IDA Vote; Sworn-in Sarasota: Presidents of local offices

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2013
SCF Manatees to play Orioles

The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota baseball team will face the Baltimore Orioles in an exhibition game March 29, at Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th St., Sarasota.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2013
Dick Vitale to host Pre-March Madness VIP Reception

Lakewood Ranch resident Dick Vitale will host a Pre-March Madness VIP Reception from 5:30-7 p.m., Feb. 21, at Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota, 4754 Clark Road.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2013
Senior wrestler wins medal

Lakewood Ranch High senior Blake Riley-Hawkins battled back to finish fifth in the 132-pound weight class at the Class 2A state wrestling finals Feb. 15-16, at the Lakeland Center.

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The 5:45 p.m. meeting will be held in the Manatee County Commission Chambers located on the first floor of the Manatee County Administrative Building at 1112 Manatee Avenue West.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 19, 2013
Manatee School Board to hold special audit meeting Thursday

The Manatee County School Board will hold a special meeting Thursday to allow the public, the school board and its audit committee members to ask questions to Navigant and Trenam Kemper officials concerning the recent release of a forensic audit of the school district's finances.

  • East County
  • News
IDA supervisors had voted Jan. 17 to award the contract to Magnum Construction of Sarasota.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2013
Hearing officer upholds Lakewood Ranch IDA vote

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Board are expected to adopt a hearing officer's finding.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2013
Gettel honors Manatee County school teachers

An appreciation awards ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. today, at Toyota of Lakewood.

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