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Larry Davenport submitted this sunset photo, taken at Jiggs Landing.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Weather: East County

Larry Davenport submitted this sunset photo, taken at Jiggs Landing.

  • Siesta Key
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Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) volunteer Cynthia McMullin and Director of Community Awareness Jessica Hays
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 18, 2014
The Good News: Cynthia McMullin

Through compassion and dedication, SPARCC's mission is to end domestic and sexual violence.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 18, 2014
Rowers to converge for Sarasota Invitational Regatta

About 700 rowers will converge this weekend to compete at the annual Sarasota Invitational Regatta, at Nathan Benderson Park.

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The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority and Community Development District six will meet Feb.20 to review and discuss the results of the recently released 2013 audit report.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 18, 2014
LWR IDA and CDDs to review 2013 audit reports

The Lakewood Ranch IDA and CDDs will review agenda items, such as the 2013 audit report, at their meeting Feb. 20.

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A report released by the Florida Highway Patrol cites the Feb. 17 collision on State Road 70, to be caused by a driver who suffered from an unknown medical condition and lost control of his vehicle.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 18, 2014
UPDATE: Driver lost control of vehicle, causing crash on State Road 70

A couple driving East bound Feb. 17 on State Road 70, lost control of their vehicle and caused a collision.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2014
One killed in State Road 70 crash

The Florida Highway Patrol still is investigating the accident.

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Lakewood Ranch sophomore midfielder Felipe Dangond attempts to maintain possession for the Mustangs in the first half of the Class 4A Final Four Feb. 14.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Boys Soccer vs. Melbourne in Class 4A Final Four

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team saw its season come to an end with a 3-0 loss to Melbourne in the Class 4A Final Four Feb. 14, at Eastern Florida State College. It was the Mustangs first state semifinal appearance in the program's history.

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Manatee County parks and beaches will remain open to the public today.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 17, 2014
County offices closed on Presidents Day

Manatee County Government offices are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day.

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Helen Martin, Rose Marie Aichhorn and Meg Garafalo
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Women's Club

Ladies of the Palm-Aire Women's Club celebrated their monthly meeting and Valentine's Day with a special Queen of Hearts-themed event Feb. 14, at the Palm-Aire Country Club.

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Alden Wright, 11, Isaac Wright, 8, and Jack Muller, 8, enjoy the festival after their baseball game.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Lady of the Angels' Parish Festival

Pizza slices, cotton candy and carnival rides entertained patrons Feb. 15, as they filled the lot in front of Premiere Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch for Our Lady of the Angels' Parish Festival.

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Sharon and Pete Meyer enjoy snacks with friends.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Brides Against Breast Cancer's Run and Renew 5K

Women walked together during the Brides Against Breast Cancer's 5K Feb. 15, before the group participated in ceremonies to renew their vows, offered on site at the Center for Building Hope.

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The Haile Middle VEX Robotic Team: Lincoln Benedicto, Brantley Deines, Michael Kisada and Patrick Downing.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 14, 2014
Haile robotics team earns admission to state competition

Haile Middle School's VEX Robotic Team won the 'Tampa Prep Throwdown' this month, qualifying the squad for the Florida VEX Robotics State Championship.

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The site plan calls for 77 single-family homes south of Whitfield Avenue.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 14, 2014
Planning commission supports Woodbrook II community

The Manatee County Planning Commission recommended approval of a site plan for a East County subdivision proposed by Pat Neal.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2014
ODA tennis teams top Tampa Catholic

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls tennis teams both beat Tampa Catholic Feb. 12.

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Seventeen-year-old Sam Woolf, a senior at Braden River High, made it to the live showings of "American Idol."
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 13, 2014
UPDATE: Sam Woolf moves to top 30 on 'American Idol'

Braden River High senior Sam Woolf, 17, will progress to the top 30 on "American Idol."

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