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  • March 5, 2014
County ratifies Teamsters agreement

Sarasota County commissioners approved a budget amendment today earmarking $1.2 million to fund salary adjustments for 419 full-time employees.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2014
Cardinal Mooney blanks Admiral Farragut

The Cardinal Mooney boys tennis team defeated Admiral Farragut 7-0 March 4.

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  • March 5, 2014
Tick Tock

Daylight Saving Time starts 2 a.m. Sunday, so be sure to set your alarm accordingly.

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  • March 5, 2014
Booker improves to 7-0

The Booker High boys tennis team defeated Southeast 6-1 March 4.

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  • March 5, 2014
Our view

Time to bring in a pro

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Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to News Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

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  • March 5, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • March 5, 2014
Nolan Middle School students hold mock trial

Nolan's gifted civics students act as Supreme Court justices as they decide constitutionality of a recent case.

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  • March 5, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • March 5, 2014
The Villages tops Wildcat team

The Villages defeated Wildcat 11-8 in the finals of the U.S. Polo Association's National Inter-Circuit Cup presented by St. Stephen's Episcopal School March 2 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2014
Swinging smiles

Riverview High junior Allison Davis started the Manasota BUDS tennis program at Lakewood Ranch High last May.

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  • March 5, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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  • March 5, 2014
Player of the Year

Eight-year-old Alana Kutt recently made The Tabernacle Christian School middle school golf team as a second grader.

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  • March 5, 2014
High Score

Seven champion level 4 LWR gymnasts have moved up at least two levels in the last three months.

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  • March 5, 2014
Sidelines

Silver Hawks 12U win championship; McKechnie Field named finalist; PAL to celebrate silver anniversary

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