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  • March 5, 2014
Our view

Time to bring in a pro

  • Longboat Key
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  • March 5, 2014
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.

  • Longboat Key
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  • March 5, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • 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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  • Observer Staff
  • March 5, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • 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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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • 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.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2014
High Score

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

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2014
Sidelines

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

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
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    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 5, 2014
Tour of the Week: Waterfront luxury on Bird Key

There is no shortage of stunning homes for sale in Sarasota - but newly built, clean designs and outstanding views in a sought after neighborhood might be more difficult to come by. However, real estate agent Roger Pettingell has one listed that is just that.

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Dale and Steve Adler, Harry and Nancy Hobson and Bunny and Mort Skirboll
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 4, 2014
'Madcap Musicale & Musings'

'Madcap Musicale & Musings'

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Judy Altier and Kelly McEvoy
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  • March 4, 2014
Countdown to Mardi Gras 2014

Countdown to Mardi Gras 2014

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