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Chris Davis often takes calls from homeless veterans late into the night. Photo by Josh Siegel.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 20, 2013
Veteran leads Goodwill program

Chris Davis, who served 14 years in Iraq and Afghanistan, uses an open-door approach he learned on the battlefield to help fellow veterans.

  • East County
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Neal Communities’ “The Harmony” in Central Park is part of a coastal series. It features 2,453 square feet of living area with four bedrooms and a bonus room option.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2013
Builders show off models

The Home Builder Association's annual Parade of Homes starts this weekend.

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Mantee County Schools interim Superintendent David Gayler called Manatee County the state destination for technical education in his speech. Linda Agresta, MTI assistant director, watched. Josh Siegel
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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 20, 2013
MTI celebrates its new campus

Multiple ribbon cuttings and speeches ring in the new $44 million 210,000-square foot campus at State Road 70 and Caruso Road.

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Terry Henshaw started the Whatisthe99? tour about five years ago. It has stopped in 33 cities nationwide.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2013
REALITY CHECK: Whatisthe99?

Whatisthe99? organizers hope to encourage local youth to make good decisions.

  • East County
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Kyle Benninghove took second place in last year's youth fishing tournament. He hopes to win his age bracket this year. Photo by Gabby Ojeda.
  • By Gabby Ojeda
  • February 20, 2013
Lakewood Ranch reels in youth anglers

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities and the Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club will host the seventh annual Youth Fishing Tournament.

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  • February 20, 2013
News Briefs

East County resident appointed to state board; Manatee Commission last to vote on rowing bid

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The Coopers celebrate their win with the Design and Dine Contest team. Photo by Eddie Kirsch.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 20, 2013
Design and Dine Contest Winners: Kevin and Missy Cooper

Monday, Feb. 18, representatives from ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance and Design, Michael's On East and the Observer Media Group set out to surprise the winners of the Design and Dine $10,000 Backyard Makeover contest.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2013
How Will We Grow? 'Good Ideas'

What started as quest to better control costs and manage growth in Manatee County has, in many ways, become an audit of the county's planning systems.

  • East County
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Stephen Lux notified the firm of his resignation March 1. Gemeis rejected the resignation Dec. 17 and provided him with a termination letter, instead. File photo.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 20, 2013
Former Gemesis CEO sues for wrongful termination

A lawsuit from Stephen Lux, former CEO of Gemesis, is the latest setback for the firm.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2013
Area standout returns to dugout

Former Palmetto High and Manatee Community College infielder Erin Spivey aims to bring a championship mentality to Braden River in her first season at the helm.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
JUST THE STATS

0 - The number of matches The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team lost in its 7-0 victory over Riverview Feb. 12.

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Jack Corey anchored the Cardinal Mooney 4x800 relay to a second-place finish.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2013
Track teams race toward spring season

The Out-of-Door Academy, Cardinal Mooney, Sarasota Christian and St. Stephen's boys and girls track teams opened their respective seasons during the ODA Quad Meet Tuesday, Feb. 12.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Reanna Gregory

The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Reanna Gregory won the high jump, triple jump and long jump at the ODA Invitational Feb. 12.

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Hilcroft defeated Tito’s to win the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch 12 Goal Tournament Feb. 17. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2013
Hillcroft wins 12 Goal Tournament

Hillcroft defeated Tito's 14-8 to win the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch 12 Goal Tournament during the Sarasota Magazine Cup Feb. 17.

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