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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 22, 2013
Mustangs slug past rival Pirates

Cameron Pearcey hit a two-run home run in the top of the first inning to power the visiting Lakewood Ranch High baseball team to an 8-3 victory over Braden River Feb. 21.

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A reception tonight kicks off the weekend at 6:30 p.m. in the Rectrix Aerodome Center at SRQ Airport. File photo.
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 22, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Three-day event celebrates James Bond

The annual Sarasota Exotic Car Festival revs up this evening, offering residents plenty of opportunities to ogle some of the world's most luxurious vehicles for a good cause: United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Florida, Inc.

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Chairmen Jackie and Vance Dickinson and Donna Simmons
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  • February 21, 2013
YMCA Foundation VIP Dinner 'Porsche, Pinot and Piemonte'

YMCA Foundation VIP Dinner 'Porsche, Pinot and Piemonte'

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  • February 21, 2013
How to handle Wal-Mart

How to handle Wal-Mart

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  • February 21, 2013
Is it a bar? Is it a live music venue? Is it a restaurant?

Is it a bar? Is it a live music venue? Is it a restaurant?

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Cardinal Mooney's Antonio Blakeney runs up the court with teammate Mitch Arimura, and being followed by St. Petersburg Catholic's Kevin O’Donnell.Photos
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 21, 2013
Cardinal Mooney boys basketball advance the regional finals

The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball team held on to beat St. Petersburg Catholic 55-51 in the Class 3A-Region 3 semifinals Feb. 19. The Cougars advance the regional finals Feb. 23.

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Young advocates find collective voice. Watch the daily headlines for more!
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 21, 2013
Feb. 21: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Young advocates find collective voice; Rick Mills selected as superintendent of Manatee County Schools; Entrepreneur Jesse Biter invests in downtown; Unfiltered Nature: Virginia Hoffman

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Natalia McNabb, Ms. Megan Wintersteen, Mikayla Klauber, Payton Saturen, Erika Sanchez, Zandy Sanders, Krista Paulson and volunteer Claudia Cardillo all took part in the Girls Inc Saks Fifth Avenue tour.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls (Inc) Day Out

Six girls from Girls Inc had the chance to take a behind-the-scenes tour of Saks Fifth Avenue Wednesday, Feb. 20, at Westfield Southgate Mall.

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The town's 30 union members voted on a new contract in shifts at the town's two fire stations over the past two days.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 21, 2013
Longboat Key firefighters ratify new contract

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Union ratified a new three-year contract Thursday that freezes their pension plans and shifts them into the Florida Retirement System.

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Pede is the lucky dog that won the role
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 21, 2013
Dog cast for role in Sarasota Opera's "Of Mice and Men"

Sarasota Opera cast Pede of Arcadia as "Candy's Dog," an old herding dog.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 21, 2013
Lady Rams top rival Lady Sailors

Alyssa Jackson hit a bases loaded triple in the fourth inning to propel the Riverview High softball team to a 5-2 victory over Sarasota Feb. 20.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 21, 2013
Rams blank Tigers

Behind the arm of pitcher Reed Torrine, the Riverview High baseball team shut out Palmetto 4-0 Feb. 20.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 21, 2013
Cardinal Mooney LAX teams notch wins

The Cardinal Mooney High boys and girls lacrosse teams both posted wins Feb. 20.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 21, 2013
JV Pirates edge past rival Mustangs

The Braden River High JV baseball team defeated rival Lakewood Ranch 6-4 Feb. 18.

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  • February 21, 2013
Lady Rams notch win

The Riverview High girls tennis team defeated Manatee 6-1 Feb. 20.

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