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  • March 13, 2013
Take Stock race attracts 1,200 runners to Main Street

Take Stock in Children hosted its fourth annual Take Stock 5K and 10K runs Sunday, March 3, attracting more than 1,200 participants to Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Ranch photo club highlights talents

The Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club will be exhibiting more than 70 photographs taken by its members March 15 through April 24, at the Sarasota Senior Friendship Center.

  • East County
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Cheeno arrives at the South Florida Museum from Lowry Park Zoo. Photo courtesy of the South Florida Museum.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Recovering manatees join Snooty

Two male manatees have joined Manatee County's famed manatee, Snooty, at the South Florida Museum.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
Mayor Jim Brown and Commissioners Phill Younger and Terry Gans celebrate with supporters Tuesday night at the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort after being re-elected.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 13, 2013
'We Won 'Em All!'

Gans narrowly beats Pastor by 27 votes. Brown and Younger retain seats.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Our View: Back to normal?

It's feeling normal again - the ambience on Longboat Key. It feels like some of the "Seasons" from the past.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2013
Supervisors shift toward local manager

Heritage Harbour South CDD supervisors are planning to choose a new management company for the district March 21.

  • East County
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With 17 events, including wine dinners, a charity auction and hot-air balloon rides, a first glance at the itinerary can be overwhelming. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 13, 2013
Vino with a View: Florida Winefest and Auction

In its 23 years of existence, the Florida Winefest and Auction has carved its niche as the place to be to discover new wines from around the world, dine on gourmet dishes and help benefit children's charities in Sarasota.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 13, 2013
Meister of the skies

Balloon meister Bill Whidden is taking this year's Florida Wine and Balloon Festival to unparalleled heights.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident John Hanlon will showcase Gaelic football and hurling during this year’s Irish Celtic Festival.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2013
Lakewood Ranch ready to honor Irish culture

This year's Irish Celtic Festival will feature Gaelic football and hurling demonstrations, in addition to other festivities.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 13, 2013
Manatee Schools employs budget freezes

Facing a potential shortfall this year, the district put spending controls in place for the rest of the school year - limits that may impact classrooms, principals say.

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 13, 2013
Bruce Williams restarts building of Winding River

The East County community, with 14 sites completed in 2005, has 48 home sites remaining.

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Gord Hunter always enjoyed exploring his grandparents’ farm as a child. For the last 44 years, he’s been involved in orienteering, a timed navigation sport involving only a compass and a map.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 13, 2013
Snowbird points to sport of orienteering

Gord Hunter, a 67-year-old retired gym teacher who spends his winters in East County, aims to put orienteering, a competitive, international navigation sport, on the map.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
News Briefs

PIC to hold insurance forum next week; Bay Isles expresses Colony frustration

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