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Braden River High senior Elena Lopez is congratulated after driving in the game-winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 21, 2012
Lady Pirates win district crown

The Braden River High softball team captured its first district championship in three years with a 5-4 extra inning victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-District 11 championship April 20.

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Alice Bee and David Swingley
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  • April 21, 2012
Cinema Tropicale

Cinema Tropicale

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Doug Christy and Erin Barber
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  • April 20, 2012
'Deja Vu'

'Deja Vu'

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  • By Uriel Quiles
  • April 20, 2012
Sarasota Pops: Music of the New World

Sarasota Pops: Music of the New World

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Penelope Ann Miller
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  • April 20, 2012
Filmmakers Luncheon

Filmmakers Luncheon

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  • By Keely Carney
  • April 20, 2012
The Red Carpet: For Me or the Film Festival?

The Red Carpet: For Me or the Film Festival?

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  • By John Ewing
  • April 20, 2012
This Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten!

This Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten!

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  • By The Insider
  • April 20, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: Friday Picks! Filmmaker Luncheon! Penelope Ann Miller! Flying Wallenda Family! Todd Solondz! SFF@SCF!

Sarasota Film Festival: Friday Picks! Filmmaker Luncheon! Penelope Ann Miller! Flying Wallenda Family! Todd Solondz! SFF@SCF!

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Kreg and Susan Hickman with Angela and Ricky Riggs
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala

East County residents came out April 20, to the Polo Grill and Bar, to support the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 20, 2012
April 20: 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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The dispute centered on work that James Armstrong performed on his home without obtaining permits, according to town officials.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 20, 2012
Commission agrees to Armstrong settlement

Resident James Armstrong will pay a $650 fine, have a $2,117.50 non-interest bearing lien placed against his home and allow a third party to inspect his home.

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Scott Wierson presented his findings to the commission at Thursday’s workshop.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 20, 2012
Consultant sounds off on wireless solutions

A TE Connectivity Networks Inc. consultant discussed options for improving cellular service, including cell towers and small-cell technologies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Construction progress as of April 20
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 20, 2012
VIDEO: April 20 Publix development

Have you left town for the season but want to know how construction for the new Longboat Publix is developing? Then check out our weekly video updates of the construction process!

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 20, 2012
Humane Society to host 'pet food bank'

The Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch will open a pet food bank in May.

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Off-duty officers are providing three hours of dedicated patrol, in addition to usual patrols by the sheriff's office, per district weekly, according to the contract.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 20, 2012
Extra sheriff patrols start in Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies have begun targeting speeders in Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 1 and 2, as per a contract with the districts.

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