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Joe Wayne Barry, of Tito's, was named MVP of the game. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2013
Tito's edges past Ten Oaks

Tito's defeated Ten Oaks 16-15 in the Premier Sotheby's Cup Jan. 27.

  • East County
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Miracle League of Manasota baseball player Seth Morano enjoyed spending time with the Baltimore Orioles players. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2013
Orioles tee off for charity

The Baltimore Orioles will host their third annual Birdland Golf Classic Feb. 20, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Miracle League of Manasota.

  • East County
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Braden River Elementary School second-graders Nish Patel, Derick Cooper, Ashlynn Poznanski and Britlee Yant worked in teams to make art with fruits and vegetables.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2013
Play with your food

The cafeteria at Willis Elementary School buzzed with excitement Jan. 25, as children carrying trays piled high with fruits and veggies rushed to their tables.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2013
SIDELINES

FHSAA announces football districts; Emily Bulfin sets new basketball record; Trevon Young's double-double leads Pirates; Lakewood Mustangs fall to Cardinal Mooney Cougars

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2013
Pirate inks scholarship

Five months ago, doctors told Dylan Lee he wouldn't be able to take the baseball field this spring.

  • East County
  • Sports
Junior Miss Manatee County Fair Sarah Adams stands by her cow/calf pair, Bella and Olivia. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2013
East County student relishes time as queen

Junior Miss Manatee County Fair Sarah Adams also showed livestock in the 2013 fair.

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Nick Galliger submitted this photo of a clam digger on Manatee Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Nick Galliger submitted this photo of a clam digger on Manatee Beach.

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This home in Country Club East of Lakewood Ranch, which has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,564 square feet of living area, sold for $653,000. Photo by Josh Siegel.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 30, 2013
Home in Country Club East sells for $653,000

A home in Country Club East of Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. SP1 Inc. sold the home at 7046 Kingsmill Court to Robert Klutts and Vicki Klutts, trustees, of Lakewood Ranch, for $653,000.

  • East County
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Tara Poulton
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Sod service company expands to landscaping market; Neal marketing specialist speaks at builders show; Water management district welcomes program manager; Janie Albertson joins Ted Todd Insurance Agency

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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2013
Local tennis directors prepare for battle

Local tennis directors Travis Eckert and Nate Griffin will face Dave Siddons and Adam Zastempowski in the Battle of the Tennis Directors Feb. 10.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2013
Buchanan urges FDA for tighter regulations

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan is working to have the FDA increase restrictions on painkillers containing hydrocodone.

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Nik Wallenda crosses U.S. 41 on the highwire
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 29, 2013
Jan. 29: Daily Headlines Video

Another Waterlefe home robbed; Nik Wallenda crosses U.S. 41 on the highwire; Venice Theatre announces productions in 64th season

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 29, 2013
Giving Matters Award applications available

Applications for the Giving Matters Youth Philanthropy Leadership Award can be submitted until Fed. 1.

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It marks the second time in a little over a week that a home on the 900 block of Fish Hook Cove in Bradenton had jewelry and watches stolen from it.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 29, 2013
Jewelry and watches stolen from a home in the Waterlefe community again

Manatee County deputies report another $24,000 worth of jewelry and watches was stolen from a home in the Waterlefe community Monday.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 29, 2013
Area lifters qualify for state meet

Three local weightlifters finished in the top 3 at the District 8 meet Jan. 25, at Port Charlotte to advance to the FHSAA Finals Feb. 9.

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