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  • February 26, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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  • February 26, 2014
Sidelines

Lindsay hits home run for fund; Pirates notch district win; Flames qualify for state championships; Lady Thunder swing past Lady Indians

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  • February 26, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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  • February 26, 2014
Trainer, athletes improve muscular reflexes

Sarasota resident Chris Vercelli is one of only three people in Florida certified as a Muscle Activation Techniques Master Specialist.

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  • February 26, 2014
Hillcroft defeats Villages 12-10

Hillcroft defeated The Villages 12-10 in the 12-goal Suncoast Porsche Cup Feb. 23 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 26, 2014
Waterfront 7 Realty opens in Mediterranean Plaza

Longtime Longboat Key agent Pam Hagan recently opened the independent brokerage with five agents.

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  • February 26, 2014
Three Things: Beauties of Bird Key

It's hard to believe that 30 years ago Bird Key was considered a bastion of genteel Midwestern retirement. Now, it's transformed itself into a glamorous island of multimillion-dollar mansions and one of the best addresses in Florida.

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  • February 26, 2014
Premier Sotheby�s names Loeffler top 2013 agent

Cheryl Loeffler achieved $36.9 million in closed sales for 2013, including $23.05 million in sales on Longboat Key.

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Artist Series Concerts Friends hosted “All That Jazz” Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Michael’s On East.
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  • February 25, 2014
'All that Jazz'

'All that Jazz'

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  • February 25, 2014
SCAT plans for new shelters at Siesta Beach

The project, which will face the County Commission March 5, will not conflict with the ongoing Siesta Beach Renovations.

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  • February 25, 2014
Braden River TSA wins state conference

Braden River High School's Technology Student Association earned 12 first place trophies at the 2014 Florida State TSA Conference.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 25, 2014
School district projects positive fund balance

At a school board meeting Tuesday night, Manatee County School District finance staff will announce that it expects to have an $8.1 million surplus in reserves this year.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 25, 2014
Town creates fiscal transparency system

A new application on the town's website updates the town's budget daily.

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Bob and Trudy Katstra and Rosalie Spivey with Lisa and Bill Libman
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  • February 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Country Club Shores V Annual Meeting

On Tuesday, Country Club Shores V held its annual meeting at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Ronald and Barbara Archbold
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  • February 24, 2014
Sarasota Opera Co-Producers Luncheon

Sarasota Opera Co-Producers Luncheon

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