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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2014
Sheriff's office gains custody of animals

Many of the animals confiscated from Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary are not ready for adoption.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 12, 2014
Professionals in memory loss field host conference

Panelists discuss aspects of living with Alzheimer's and dementia.

  • East County
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  • Josh Siegel
  • March 12, 2014
Mills asks state to investigate former district administrators

The Inspector General's Office would investigate for malfeasance or misfeasance, not criminal activity.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 12, 2014
Superintendent hosts 'Soup with the Supe'

Manatee County Schools Superintendent Rick Mills sat perched on a stool at the front of a dark dining room, giving a State of the Union-style address about the school district's recovery.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2014
Church hires first senior pastor

More than six months after becoming its own church, Lakewood Ranch Baptist's first senior pastor starts Sunday.

  • East County
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  • March 12, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 12, 2014
Annual celtic festival celebrates Irish spirit

The third annual event includes Gaelic football and hurling demonstrations.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 12, 2014
Juggling act

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team has four pitchers it can rely on to take the mound at any given time.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 12, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 12, 2014
Moving on

Three East County seniors will continue their football careers at the next level after signing national letters of intent March 5.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 12, 2014
Sidelines

Rage advance in Region C Cup; Ellenton coach nominated for award; Mooney blanks Admiral Farragut; ODA boys lacrosse picks up district win

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 12, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 12, 2014
Regent swings past Barefield/Ten Oaks during Officer's Cup

Regent defeated Barefield/Ten Oaks in the U.S. Polo Association Officer's Cup presented by Ferrari of Tampa Bay March 9 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Community Golf

Community golf scores

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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 12, 2014
Students act as school leaders

Gene Witt students receive on-the-job training from teachers and administrators.

  • East County
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