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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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  • 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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Aiden Buck, 3, was enthralled with the animals.
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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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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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UPCC women celebrate the arts

Fifty members of the University Park Women's Club enjoyed a cultural extravaganza during their recent trip to St. Petersburg.

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Garden Club hosts afternoon tea

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Garden Club enjoyed a relaxing afternoon of finery at the club's recent Afternoon Team at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

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