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Ron Mulchey and Jack Wilson. Courtesy photo.
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  • March 13, 2013
Google leads to hangout at Mar Vista

A recent reunion at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub was 75 years in the making.

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  • March 13, 2013
Simondses make new Outback friend

Longboat Key residents Warren and Kathleen Simonds just returned from a land down under.

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  • March 13, 2013
Lynches offers spirited end to St. Patrick's Day

Lynches Pub & Grub will kick off St. Patrick's Day celebrations Friday, March 15, on St. Armands Circle.

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Michael Cronin keeps a self-made owner's manual detailing every part he installed in his refurbished 1940 Pontiac. Katie Hendrick.
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  • March 13, 2013
Michael Cronin shares the story of his saffron-colored ride

Every day's a sunny one for Michael Cronin, who drives a rubber duck-colored 1940 Pontiac. (For car aficionados, that's 77 Corvette Yellow.)

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Jared Grose, tournament director, with Jim Bakle, Tom Churchill and Alan Thompson, tournament organizer. Courtesy photo.
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  • March 13, 2013
Longboat Key doubles team reaches the finals in national tourney

Longboat Key residents Jim Bakle and Tom Churchill were doubles finalists in the Men's 80s Division Super Senior Grand Prix National Category 11 tennis tournament held Wednesday, Jan. 30 through Tuesday, Feb. 5, at University Park Country Club.

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  • March 13, 2013
McNeal students launch toward success

Students from McNeal Elementary School took home bragging rights during a county-wide Technology Student Association catapult competition.

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  • March 13, 2013
Take Stock race attracts 1,200 runners to Main Street

Take Stock in Children hosted its fourth annual Take Stock 5K and 10K runs Sunday, March 3, attracting more than 1,200 participants to Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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  • March 13, 2013
Ranch photo club highlights talents

The Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club will be exhibiting more than 70 photographs taken by its members March 15 through April 24, at the Sarasota Senior Friendship Center.

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Cheeno arrives at the South Florida Museum from Lowry Park Zoo. Photo courtesy of the South Florida Museum.
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  • March 13, 2013
Recovering manatees join Snooty

Two male manatees have joined Manatee County's famed manatee, Snooty, at the South Florida Museum.

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With 17 events, including wine dinners, a charity auction and hot-air balloon rides, a first glance at the itinerary can be overwhelming. Courtesy photo.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 13, 2013
Vino with a View: Florida Winefest and Auction

In its 23 years of existence, the Florida Winefest and Auction has carved its niche as the place to be to discover new wines from around the world, dine on gourmet dishes and help benefit children's charities in Sarasota.

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  • March 13, 2013
Meister of the skies

Balloon meister Bill Whidden is taking this year's Florida Wine and Balloon Festival to unparalleled heights.

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Lakewood Ranch resident John Hanlon will showcase Gaelic football and hurling during this year’s Irish Celtic Festival.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2013
Lakewood Ranch ready to honor Irish culture

This year's Irish Celtic Festival will feature Gaelic football and hurling demonstrations, in addition to other festivities.

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Gord Hunter always enjoyed exploring his grandparents’ farm as a child. For the last 44 years, he’s been involved in orienteering, a timed navigation sport involving only a compass and a map.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • March 13, 2013
Snowbird points to sport of orienteering

Gord Hunter, a 67-year-old retired gym teacher who spends his winters in East County, aims to put orienteering, a competitive, international navigation sport, on the map.

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Majella Carroll is the duo’s drummer, while Patsy Carroll plays the keyboard. File photo
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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 13, 2013
Patsy & Majella: Longboat's luckiest act

Do you want Longboat Key's famous Irish duo Patsy & Majella to play at your St. Patrick's Day party?

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  • March 13, 2013
Lore: Many say Holiday Inn closing was the beginning of the end

The closure of the 146-room hotel had a lasting impact on Longboat life.

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