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Liz Cantarine captured this pink sunrise over a pond in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • February 29, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Liz Cantarine captured this pink sunrise over a pond in Lakewood Ranch.

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Valeria Pankey got the call on the mound for the 8U Falkner Farms team.
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  • February 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Miss Manatee Softball Opening Day

The Miss Manatee Softball League welcomed the start of the spring season with Opening Day Feb. 25. Players competed in their first games of the new season while also enjoyed refreshments, games and other activities.

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  • February 28, 2012
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The Manatee County School Board directed Superintendent Tim McGonegal to make salary decreases effective Feb. 16.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2012
School Board: Teacher pay cuts not retroactive

The Manatee County School Board on Monday agreed to make teacher salary reductions effective Feb. 16, rather than retroactive, as planned.

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Patches is one of many dogs available for adoption at Honor Animal Rescue. The mixed-breed dog is deaf and rescue volunteers are seeking a special home for him.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Patches

Patches is one of many dogs available for adoption at Honor Animal Rescue. The mixed-breed dog is deaf and rescue volunteers are seeking a special home for him.

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  • February 28, 2012
Manatee County schools nab top TSA awards

Manatee County high schools took first, second and third place for overall peformance. Nolan Middle School also came home with a championship title.

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"It just takes time," Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube said. "Unfortunately, it's not like television."
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2012
Detectives following leads on Gross homicide

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has no specific updates to report regarding the murder of Lakewood Ranch resident Ina Gross, but Sheriff Brad Steube said his office is following strong leads.

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More than 1,000 people signed up for the race.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Take Stock in Children Race

East County residents rallied for education during the annual Take Stock in Children 10K/5K/Fun Run fundraising race Feb. 26, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 28, 2012
Extra Innings to host Spring Break camp

Extra Innings will host an indoor comprehensive spring clinic from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 12-16 at the facility, 717 Cattleman Road, Sarasota.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 28, 2012
SCORES: Elling pitches no-hitter

Lakewood Ranch High senior Huntyre Elling pitched a no-hitter, striking out 14 and walking two while leading the Lady Mustangs to a 5-0 victory over Riverview Feb. 24.

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  • February 28, 2012
SCORES: Pirates notch pair of victories

The Braden River High baseball team defeated rival Lakewood Ranch and Southeast Feb. 21 and 22.

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The Florida Highway Patrol today announced its has filed charges with the State Attorney's Office against Sergio Jackson, the father of Isaiah Jackson, the child who sustained critical injuries Feb. 15.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 27, 2012
UPDATE: Father charged with neglect in accident

After a child was hit by a truck on University Parkway, the Florida Highway Patrol now has filed charges with the State Attorney's Office against the child's father.

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Riverview High junior David Roussard competed in the boys high school 1x race.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:2012 Sarasota Invitational Regatta

Hundreds of middle and high school and master rowers from across the country hit the water for the 2012 Sarasota Invitational Regatta Feb. 25-26 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota. Rowers competed in a plethora of races, including singles, doubles, quads, eight-person and novice. For complete regatta results visit www.sarasotainvitational.com.

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  • February 27, 2012
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