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  • By John Ewing
  • June 18, 2013
Team REDS to race against bullying

Team REDS to race against bullying

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  • By TWIS Street
  • June 18, 2013
Farmers Market Field Trip: Maggie's Seafood

Farmers Market Field Trip: Maggie's Seafood

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  • By Chef Judi Gallagher
  • June 18, 2013
TWIS = This Week Is Savory

TWIS = This Week Is Savory

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  • By TWIS Street
  • June 18, 2013
Local chefs return to the Shamrock Pub for summer culinary series

Local chefs return to the Shamrock Pub for summer culinary series

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  • By Kathryn Parks
  • June 18, 2013
"Vocal Vixens" deliver a divine evening

"Vocal Vixens" deliver a divine evening

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Howard Akey and Cari Fallen with Leslie and Ali Jeffrey
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  • June 18, 2013
'Last Night Out' - Brides Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser

'Last Night Out' - Brides Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser

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  • By Lisa Nisenson
  • June 18, 2013
Is Sarasota doing right by the Bay?

Is Sarasota doing right by the Bay?

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Rick Robbins designed the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club's Royal Lakes course.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 18, 2013
Ranch course designer takes helm

Rick Robbins has been elected president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects.

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The Plant City Observer and Tampa Bay Times have become partners to make The Plant City Times & Observer.
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  • June 18, 2013
June 18: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Observer Media Group partners with Tampa Bay Times; Beach project stance shifts; Commissioners OK plan for citywide development code; Manatee County special referendum today

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During its Ambassador Recognition Luncheon, Goodwill-Manasota recognized outstanding volunteers and partners.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 18, 2013
Goodwill honors community members

During its Ambassador Recognition Luncheon, Goodwill-Manasota recognized outstanding volunteers and partners.

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Sandra Frank with All Faiths Food Bank accepted the 2013 Outstanding Partner of the Year award from Rick Hughes and Bob Rosinsky.
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  • June 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Goodwill Ambassador Recognition Luncheon

Goodwill recognized outstanding volunteers and partners Tuesday, June 18 at Michael's On East during the Goodwill Ambassador Recognition Luncheon. Veronica Brandon Miller, Bob Rosinsky and Rick Hughes awarded 55 awards to community members and organizations for their commitment to Goodwill.

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Booker Middle School eighth-grader Deric DuBose dribbles the ball down the lane.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: CMHS Boys Basketball Camp

More than 50 boys, ranging in age from fifth through ninth grade, hit the court for Cardinal Mooney High's annual boys basketball camp June 18. The camp began June 17 and runs through June 20. Over the course of the four-day camp, participants learned the basic fundamentals that are essential to the game of basketball. Players focused on shooting, ball handling, passing, footwork, concepts of teamwork and defense while improving their overall basketball IQ.

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FC Sarasota U13 midfielder Emily Brusco works on her footwork during a trapping drill.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: CMHS Soccer Camp

Cardinal Mooney High hosted its annual Summer Soccer Camp June 17-20. Cougars boys soccer head coach and Men's Premier Soccer Team player Sebastian Marin led the camp for youths ranging in age from fifth through ninth grade. Participants focused on individual skills, tactics, field presence and team play through one-on-one coaching.

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Areas on the north and south end of the Key that are in need of sand will have to wait another year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 18, 2013
Beach project stance shifts

The town of Longboat Key will re-bid its beach project next year in the hopes of attaining a cheaper price. That project could include three groins.

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Manatee County polling stations are open until 7 p.m.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • June 18, 2013
Manatee County special referendum today

Voters will decide on a half-percent sales tax to fund indigent care and whether to allow ad valorem tax exemptions for some new or expanding businesses.

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