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Donna Vasko was delighted with the curtains exhibit. Courtesy.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
Palm-Aire artists visit Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers

Members of the Art Association of Palm-Aire recently took a bus coach, for their annual Ruth Levin Scholarship Bus Trip, to visit the Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers.

  • East County
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  • February 20, 2013
Democratic Club offers scholarships

The Democratic Women's Club of Manatee County is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a Democratic high school or college student.

  • East County
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Muffin Larson
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
LBK pups plan for belated party

Muffin Larson turned 4 Feb. 13, which would make her 28 in dog years.

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  • February 20, 2013
Griffin's novel enjoys downloads

As of noon Tuesday, Feb. 19, H. Terrell "Terry" Griffin's "Collateral Damage" is currently No. 1 in the private investigator category on Amazon's Kindle downloads; No. 5 in the mystery/thriller category; and No. 45 for overall downloads.

  • Longboat Key
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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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  • 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
  • Neighbors
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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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
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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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  • February 20, 2013
Diversions eEdition 02.21.13

Enjoy an electronic version of the Feb. 21 Diversions paper

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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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