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  • March 12, 2014
Annual celtic festival celebrates Irish spirit

The third annual event includes Gaelic football and hurling demonstrations.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 12, 2014
Juggling act

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team has four pitchers it can rely on to take the mound at any given time.

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  • March 12, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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  • March 12, 2014
Moving on

Three East County seniors will continue their football careers at the next level after signing national letters of intent March 5.

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  • March 12, 2014
Sidelines

Rage advance in Region C Cup; Ellenton coach nominated for award; Mooney blanks Admiral Farragut; ODA boys lacrosse picks up district win

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  • March 12, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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  • March 12, 2014
Regent swings past Barefield/Ten Oaks during Officer's Cup

Regent defeated Barefield/Ten Oaks in the U.S. Polo Association Officer's Cup presented by Ferrari of Tampa Bay March 9 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

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  • March 12, 2014
Community Golf

Community golf scores

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  • March 12, 2014
Students act as school leaders

Gene Witt students receive on-the-job training from teachers and administrators.

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  • March 12, 2014
Pastor tops candidates again in contributions

At-large Longboat Key Town Commission candidate Irwin Pastor raised $5,313 in February, topping all other candidates for the second consecutive month. His opponent, Armando Linde, raised $1,725 in February.

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  • March 12, 2014
Home of the Month: School Spirit

Small on space but big on style, this Modernist gem continues to dazzle.

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  • March 12, 2014
Residents steer debate toward Village issues

Parking and traffic were hot issues at the Longbeach Village Association's debate for commission candidates.

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  • March 12, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on current events.

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  • March 12, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • March 12, 2014
Shore resident shares insight on Ukraine crisis

After Anisa Mycak discussed the crisis with her condo neighbors, residents sent a message of solidarity to Kiev.

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