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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 19, 2014
Miracle sculpture takes shape

Ed Miracle's latest piece pays homage to victims of domestic violence and will travel in the fall from his Longboat Key home to an Abu Dhabi exhibit.

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  • February 19, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • February 19, 2014
Giving Circle joins female scientists, philanthropists

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium began with the vision of two women. Now, a new group of female pioneers is joining together to advance the pursuit of science.

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  • February 19, 2014
Obituary: Nick Striglos

Nick Striglos, 78, of Longboat Key and Decatur, Ill., died Feb. 10.

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  • February 19, 2014
Obituary: Virginia 'Ginny' Carol Loftis

Virginia 'Ginny' Carol Loftis, 88, of Longboat Key, died Feb. 9.

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  • February 19, 2014
Obituary: Jean Audrey Borman

Jean Audrey Borman, 80, of Longboat Key and formerly of Lakewood, Ill., died Feb. 12.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 19, 2014
SMR names new realty president

Kirk Boylston, who has spent his career on the West Coast, returns home to lead Lakewood Ranch into prominence.

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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 19, 2014
County conducts investigation

After the raid at Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary, the county takes a deeper look as to how, and if, the case could have been avoided.

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  • February 19, 2014
News Briefs

Planning Commission supports Woodbrook II; New county tool aids in disaster recovery

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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 19, 2014
Stores have familiar ring

Three stores with locations in St. Armands Circle will open stores in the Mall at University Town Center.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 19, 2014
VIDEO: Braden Woods' homeowners fear coyote presence

Cases of pets vanishing inside the Braden Woods community have prompted Sebastian McGarigle and Diane Goodman to take action to inform neighbors about the threat.

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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 19, 2014
School district sells land by Braden River High

Blackrock Development Holdings purchased a 10-acre site at the corner of Caruso Road and State Road 70.

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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 19, 2014
Community opens course

Esplanade's golf course is the first to open since 2007.

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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 19, 2014
Groups work together on community

Partnership exceeds expectations on the fast track to development of Country Club East.

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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 19, 2014
Annual showcase returns

Homebuilders show off projects during Parade of Homes.

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