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Justin Ross ran the leadoff leg for Braden River in the 4x100.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Track Championships

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls track teams ran and jumped to first-place finishes at the Manatee County Championships March 31 at Manatee High. The Lady Mustangs scored 220.5 points to win the girls title while the Lady Pirates finished third (95.5). The Lakewood boys team finished second (128) and the Braden River boys finished fourth (103). Kristin Zarrella led the way for Lakewood, winning the 400 (in a school record 1:00.81) and the 800 (2:23.36), along with running a leg of the winning 4x400 team. Olivia Ortiz won the 1600 (5:01.17) and Devin McDermott won the 3200 (11:15.08). The Lady Mustangs also won the 4x800. Alex Latham won the high jump with a jump of four feet, eight inches and Rheya Jackson won the triple jump 30-06.5. Braden River's Bridget Lanier was a double winner, posting victories in the pole vault (9 feet) and long jump (15-05.5). Across the track, Lakewood's Joshua Napier won the 800 (2:07.22) and Lennie Twenty won the high jump (5-10). Braden River's Austin Fox won the pole vault (11-06).

  • East County
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Four-year-old Luciana Aguilar took off running as soon as her age group was allowed to collect its eggs.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Egg Drop Parrish

Thousands of eggs fell from the sky much to the delight of hundreds of Manatee County children, as Woodland, The Community Church held its Egg Drop Parrish event March 31 at Buffalo Creek Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"Wave-Flora" by Carl Abbott and Andrea Mihalyffy
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: iconcept 2012

Art Center Sarasota's fourth annual art-meets-fashion runway show featured hula-hoop dancers, fire spinners, food trucks and a lot of unconventional designs.

  • Arts + Culture
It only took the kids a few minutes to snatch up thousands of Easter eggs.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Easter Eggstravaganza

Hundreds of Lakewood Ranch kids grabbed their baskets, donned their Easter best and hit the fields for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corporation's annual Easter Eggstravaganza March 31, at Greenbrook Adventure Park. In addition to the Easter egg hunt, the event featured, pony rides, a petting zoo, deejay, arts and crafts, and of course, photos with the Easter Bunny courtesy of the East County Observer.

  • East County
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Brody Kauffman, 7, nearly reached the top.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bayside Community Church Eggolution

Hundreds of pint-sized hunters flocked to Bayside Community Church's annual Eggolution Easter Egg Hunt March 31, at the softball fields at Lakewood Ranch High School. Following the hunt, families enjoyed a plethora of activities, including inflatable obstacle courses, a rock-climbing wall, bungee challenge and free hot dogs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Max Amster, Molly Klauber, Jenn McAlister and Denver Stutler
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 30, 2012
'La Fete du Fromage'

'La Fete du Fromage'

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  • By [email protected]
  • March 30, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories (for all you April fools)

Observe This: Today's Top Stories (for all you April fools)

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  • Things To Do
  • By [email protected]
  • March 30, 2012
Kirsten's Weekend Preview!

Kirsten's Weekend Preview!

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  • By The Insider
  • March 30, 2012
SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL: Exclusive Interview with ARCADIA director Olivia Silver!

SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL: Exclusive Interview with ARCADIA director Olivia Silver!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie
  • March 30, 2012
Real Estate Double Deal of the Week: Siesta Key's Sandy Cove

Real Estate Double Deal of the Week: Siesta Key's Sandy Cove

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Fifth-grader Imani Maddox demonstrated a number of tricks, including jump roping on one leg.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Elementary Jump for Fun

Students at Bashaw Elementary School showed off their jump roping skills and techniques during the school's annual Jump for Fun March 28. Fifth-grade students demonstrated a variety of tricks, including a line of fire, frogs and triple back flips, among numerous others, before the rest of the school joined in on the fun. The event served as the culmination of a fundraiser in which students raised $6,865.81 for the school's art, music and physical education programs.

  • East County
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Photo courtesy of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Department
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 30, 2012
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Honors Employees of the Year

Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight Tuesday, March 27, recognized the 2011 Employees of the Year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 30, 2012
March 30: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since August 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 30, 2012
Colony unit owners to discuss Club Holdings plan

Colony unit owners will see a detailed presentation about plans for the resort but will not vote on a plan next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Paint the Town READ" will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, April 7 at Selby Library, 1331 First St., Sarasota.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 30, 2012
Selby hosts 'Paint the Town READ'

The event will feature author meet-and-greet sessions, book discussions, an open-microphone session and a book sale to benefit the Friends of Selby Library

  • Sarasota
  • News
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