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Honorary chairman Jim Tollerton and chairwoman Taylor Collins
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  • February 22, 2013
18th annual Evening of Excellence

18th annual Evening of Excellence

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Alene Fowler with chairwomen Terri Klauber and Denise Mei
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  • February 22, 2013
Cooking for Wishes

Cooking for Wishes

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On Aug. 2, 2012, a little over a month before McGonegal revealed the deficit to the school board Sept. 7, 2012, the former superintendent and six finance employees discussed a possible deficit of $5 million.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 22, 2013
Manatee County Schools' leaders hoped deficit would go away

Prior to former Manatee County Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal announcement of a 2011-12 $3.4 million budget deficit to the school board and public, district leaders had hoped the deficit would go away.

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Erica Cantu, Emily Williams and Briana Twenty visited the U.S. Army and University of South Florida tables.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High School Career Fair

Lakewood Ranch High School hosted its fifth annual College and Career Fair Feb. 22. Students were able to talk with local business professionals about their respective fields, as well as with representatives from colleges.

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Be sure to catch this weekend's best bets!
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 22, 2013
Feb. 22: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Gas station owner arrested for welfare fraud; Former Florida Governor Charlie Christ will speak in Lakewood Ranch; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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Justin Matthews showed off an iguana to students.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Gullett Elementary Animal Demo

Justin Matthews, owner of Matthews Wildlife Rescue, showed off a 14-foot python, a Great Horned Owl and more animals to Gullett Elementary School students Feb. 21. Matthews, a master falconer and wildlife rehabilitator, talked about the animal's habitats and biology, relating it to what students are learning in science class.

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Keyla Silva, Julia Price and Jayden Cray
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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw's Save a Heart Week

Bashaw Elementary raised roughly $1,350 at its third annual Save a Heart Week to benefit the Larry King Cardiac Foundation Feb. 11-15.

  • East County
  • Schools
Rami Mufeed Ibsais, 43, of Bradenton, was arrested Thursday, Feb. 21, on a charge of eleven counts of social welfare fraud.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 22, 2013
Gas station owner arrested for welfare fraud

According to the Sarasota Sheriff's Office, the owner illegally used food assistance cards at the store.

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Observer Group Cup polo match starts at 1 p.m. at the Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane. Gates open at 11 a.m. for tailgating.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Observer Group Cup

This weekend's polo match starts at 1 p.m.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 22, 2013
Mote announces new international consortium

The new consortium will bring national and international groups together for conservation efforts.

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Sponsored by a grant from the Women's Exchange, this year's festival will feature a visual and performing arts selection, titled, "The Art of Plants." File photo.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 22, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Selby Gardens Annual Plant and Garden Festival

Show off your green thumb this weekend at the 38th annual Selby Gardens Plant and Garden Festival.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2013
Charlie Christ to speak in Lakewood Ranch

Former Florida Gov. Charlie Christ will speak at an awards dinner March 15.

  • East County
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Courtesy image.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 22, 2013
Sarasota County Commission to discuss watershed plans

Commissioners will consider adopting four watershed-management plans Feb. 26, which would provide guidance for water quality management.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 22, 2013
Mustangs slug past rival Pirates

Cameron Pearcey hit a two-run home run in the top of the first inning to power the visiting Lakewood Ranch High baseball team to an 8-3 victory over Braden River Feb. 21.

  • East County
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A reception tonight kicks off the weekend at 6:30 p.m. in the Rectrix Aerodome Center at SRQ Airport. File photo.
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 22, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Three-day event celebrates James Bond

The annual Sarasota Exotic Car Festival revs up this evening, offering residents plenty of opportunities to ogle some of the world's most luxurious vehicles for a good cause: United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Florida, Inc.

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