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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 28, 2012
Keep Sarasota County Beautiful seeks volunteers for Great American Cleanup

Keep Sarasota County Beautiful is currently accepting registration of volunteers for the 2012 Great American Cleanup, which takes place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 7, at sites throughout Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Commission Chair Christine Robinson focuses on economic development as Priority No. 1.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 28, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Christine Robinson

More than a year after former Gov. Charlie Crist appointed Christine Robinson to the Sarasota County Commission, she's busier than ever meeting with community groups and running commission meetings as the board's chair.

  • Sarasota
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Keith Fitzgerald is running for Congressman Vern Buchanan's District 16 seat this year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 28, 2012
Fitzgerald unveils a pledge for citizens

Democratic Congressional District 16 candidate Keith Fitzgerald unveiled a pledge to citizens online today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karen Marriott, Britt Viehman and Ron Kern
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Windsurfing Race at Sarasota Sailing Squadron

More than 40 windsurfers came out to the Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Saturday, Feb. 25, and Sunday, Feb. 26, to compete in a windsurfing competition out in the Sarasota Bay.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2012
Manatee County schools nab top TSA awards

Manatee County high schools took first, second and third place for overall peformance. Nolan Middle School also came home with a championship title.

  • East County
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Pete Barnhart, chair Fred Heina and Jim Hastings
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chapel Men's Fellowship Breakfast

The Siesta Key Chapel Men's Fellowship meet at 8:00 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The survey must be taken by April 4.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 28, 2012
Town seeks telecommunication feedback

A survey is now available on the town's website that seeks information about wireless and cellular service.

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  • News
Nancy Velazquez reads "Brown Bear Brown Bear" while Michele Guffanti wears stuffed, velcro animals from the book on the story apron.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Gate Library visits St. Boniface Preschool

Gulf Gate librarians visited St. Boniface Preschool, Monday, Feb. 27, to read, sign and dance with the children as part of an outreach program.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
In Sunday’s case, the caller said he was a 15-year-old boy who had just shot both of his parents and would kill himself and anyone that came near him because a bomb strapped to his chest was set to go off in minutes.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 28, 2012
Sheriff reports prank 911 call

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Officer reports resources were wasted Sunday to respond to a fake 911 call.

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"It just takes time," Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube said. "Unfortunately, it's not like television."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2012
Detectives following leads on Gross homicide

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has no specific updates to report regarding the murder of Lakewood Ranch resident Ina Gross, but Sheriff Brad Steube said his office is following strong leads.

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Interested advisory board applicants can contact the Office of the City Auditor and Clerk at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 28, 2012
City Hall seeks advisory board volunteers

The Sarasota City Commission needs several city citizens to serve on numerous city advisory boards.

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More than 1,000 people signed up for the race.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Take Stock in Children Race

East County residents rallied for education during the annual Take Stock in Children 10K/5K/Fun Run fundraising race Feb. 26, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 28, 2012
Extra Innings to host Spring Break camp

Extra Innings will host an indoor comprehensive spring clinic from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 12-16 at the facility, 717 Cattleman Road, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 28, 2012
SCORES: Elling pitches no-hitter

Lakewood Ranch High senior Huntyre Elling pitched a no-hitter, striking out 14 and walking two while leading the Lady Mustangs to a 5-0 victory over Riverview Feb. 24.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 28, 2012
SCORES: Pirates notch pair of victories

The Braden River High baseball team defeated rival Lakewood Ranch and Southeast Feb. 21 and 22.

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