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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
Tribute lights up the Key's beach

Carisa Loraine Herald lit up many lives during her 20 years.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
Casa del Mar scores a touchdown

Did you root for the Ravens, or are you a 49ers fan?

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
Volunteers needed to make history

The Longboat Key Historical Society's museum closed in 2012, but the Historical Society certainly isn't history.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
The Rev. Jean Russo honored for work

About 55 women turned out to celebrate the Rev. Jean Russo Friday, Feb. 1, during the Church Women United of Manatee County's Human Rights Celebration at the Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2013
Mirabella throws shutout

Braden River High senior Courtney Mirabella threw a six-hit shutout, striking out 16, to lead the Lady Pirates to a 2-0 victory over Sarasota in Class 7A-District 11 action Feb. 19.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2013
Mustangs edge past Cougars

The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team defeated Cardinal Mooney 3-2 Feb. 19.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2013
Thunder powers way to district win

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team defeated Bradenton Christian 10-1 in its Class 3A-District 10 opener Feb. 19.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2013
Lady Pirates come up short

The Braden River High girls tennis team fell to Palmetto 4-3 Feb. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County School Board member Julie Aranibar will not be charged with public records and Sunshine law violations.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 20, 2013
Manatee School Board member cleared of public records violation charges

The State Attorney's Office reports insufficient evidence to press charges against Manatee County School Board member Julie Aranibar over a potential public records and Sunshine law violation.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
Diversions eEdition 02.21.13

Enjoy an electronic version of the Feb. 21 Diversions paper

  • Arts + Culture
City Commissioners on Tuesday listened to residents lobby for less strict regulations on outdoor amplified sound.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 20, 2013
Commissioners continue Ringling Walmart appeal hearing

The continued hearing will be held at 6p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 at City Hall.

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Dr. Kumar Mahadevan stands in front of Mote Marine Laboratory's Aquarium, which today features sharks, manatees, sea turtles and more than 100 species of marine life. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 20, 2013
The Man with the 'Mote-est': Dr. Kumar Mahadevan

In the 1970s, many Sarasotans had never heard of Mote Marine Laboratory. Dr. Kumar Mahadevan's vision put it on the map.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 20, 2013
Town gives ULI a second look

The commission gave the town manager direction to work out a proposed contract with The Urban Land Institute.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 20, 2013
Town considers joining Florida highway program

A Gulf of Mexico Drive Florida Scenic Highway designation could create opportunities for the island's main thoroughfare.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 20, 2013
Planning board asks for parking direction

A subcommittee recommends limiting the number of boat trailers parked at residences, but what defines a parking space remains unclear.

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