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Dylan Bundy may benefit from the Orioles' new analytical approach. Photo courtesy Baltimore Orioles.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 14, 2019
Reasons to care about Baltimore Orioles spring training in 2019

Reasons to care about Baltimore Orioles spring training in 2019 include EVP/general manager Mike Elias, outfielder Yusniel Diaz, infielder Ryan Mountcastle and pitchers Dylan Bundy, Dean Kremer and Zach Pop.

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Manatee School District Superintendent Cynthia Saunders speaks on the district's efforts to bolster safety in local schools.
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  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 14, 2019
Manatee School District discusses school safety

The district announced several changes and efforts to improve school safety.

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Clients wait to be called up by volunteers to have their taxes prepared at the Braden River Library on Wednesday, Feb. 6.
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  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 14, 2019
AARP volunteers prepare taxes for the community at Braden River Library

AARP coordinates volunteers to provide free tax preparation for the community. Volunteers are trained and must pass a state-mandated text.

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Katy Dean.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 14, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Katy Dean

Riverview High girls basketball junior Katy Dean talks defense and her dream of visiting Barcelona

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  • February 14, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: Feb. 14

Jane Vargas captured this sunset from Longboat Key near Bay Isles Beach Club.

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  • February 14, 2019
East County weather page photo: Feb. 14

Pamela Williams photographed this little blue heron in a pond in Country Club East.

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  • February 14, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: Feb. 14

William Rosen captured this sunrise over Sarasota Bay.

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The Harbor Acres tops home at 1233 Hillview Drive recently sold for $9.85 million. Built in 1990, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,874 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,875,000 in 1999.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 14, 2019
Harbor Acres home sells for $9.85 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 28-Feb. 1.

  • Sarasota
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Downtown leaders have expressed frustration about the proliferation of large commercial events such as art festivals, expressing a desire to see more community-oriented events.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 14, 2019
Downtown group researches event opportunities

A consultant is working with the Downtown Improvement District on the possible creation of an events coordinator position.

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Selby Gardens representatives have said they've responded to resident concerns, but neighbors continue to object to elements of the master plan, depicted in this rendering.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 14, 2019
Neighbors remain concerned about Selby plans

As Selby Gardens works with the city on proposed changes to its bayfront campus, residents are lobbying for a scaled-down vision.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 14, 2019
Fiscally irresponsible

Renovating Bobby Jones makes no sense. Imagine if those 290 acres were sold and converted to housing. That could be $20 million for The Bay.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.14.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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It is the Mustangs' second final four appearance in three seasons.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer advances to state semifinals

The Lakewood Ranch High Mustangs boys soccer advanced to the FHSAA Class 5 state semifinals.

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Mark Kerr of Public Works explains how department's boat is used.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 13, 2019
Session on Longboat's Public Works educates residents

Public Works keeps Longboat humming

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Ohana is one of the highest-priced listed homes on the market in the Sarasota-Manatee area.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat market trends encouraging

Closed sales, average prices improved in 2018, figures indicate.

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