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  • March 19, 2012
March 19: Daily Headlines Video

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MGA sponsored the match.
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  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sunday Polo

Polo enthusiasts gathered March 18, at the Sarasota Polo Club for the MGA Insurance USPA Finals.

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Ten-year-old Seth Morano couldn’t contain his excitement after getting a hit.
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  • March 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Miracle League of Manasota Opening Day

Aspiring Miracle League baseball players suited up and hit the field for the Miracle League of Manasota's Opening Day March 17. The league's four teams opened the season with a first pitch ceremony and a pair of baseball games on the new Miracle League Field.

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University Park Country Club resident Ellen Kaiden started Art in the Park 12 years ago as a way to meet other local artists.
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  • March 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Art in the Park

University Park Country Club residents and the community enjoyed seeing the works of a variety of local artists during the 12th annual Art in the Park March 17. More than 30 artists were featured in the neighborhood's fine arts exhibit.

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Charlie and Katie Ruth made hats out of the Observer
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  • March 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Irish Celtic Festival, Part IV

The children at the Lakewood Ranch Irish Celtic Festival on March 17 decorated green hats at the Observer booth.

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Emma Grace Kelly
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  • March 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Irish Celtic Festival, Part III

The children at the Lakewood Ranch Irish Celtic Festival on March 17 decorated green hats at the Observer booth.

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Children decorated green hats at the Observer booth.
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  • March 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Irish Celtic Festival, Part II

The children at the Lakewood Ranch Irish Celtic Festival on March 17 decorated green hats at the Observer booth.

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Alisha and Robert Herrington came out with their children Kaela, 3, and Ben, 20 months.
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  • March 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Irish Celtic Festival

East County residents celebrated St. Patrick's Day and their Irish heritage during the inaugural Irish Celtic Festival March 17 at Central Park in Lakewood Ranch. Guests enjoyed a Lucky Dog Parade, live musical and dance entertainment, children's games and activities, food, green beer and more.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reads today's headline news.
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  • March 16, 2012
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  • March 16, 2012
Sarasota County School Board employee arrested

Thomas J. Krause, a Sarasota County School Board employee was arrested on DUI charges Thursday night.

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Irish dancers enthralled the crowd.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Patrick's Day Feast

More than 500 guests gathered March 14, at the Palm-Aire Country Club, for a special St. Patrick's Day Feast. Guests enjoyed a smorgasbord of Irish fare, live Irish music and dancing and socializing.

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  • March 15, 2012
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Aiden Buck, 3, was enthralled with the animals.
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  • March 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Reptile Adventure

Children at Love Comes First Preschool learned about reptiles during a special presentation by representatives of the Sarasota Jungle Gardens March 14.

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Terri Ayers and Marie Avery, of RE/Max Alliance Group, with Vicki Vega, of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
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  • March 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRBA Membership Luncheon

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance learned about strategic thinking for their businesses during a special Alliance membership luncheon March 14, at the Polo Grill.

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  • March 14, 2012
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