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Levi Waxler performed sign language to Justin Bieber songs. Waxler has also performed the national anthem at local events, including polo games in Lakewood Ranch and a Tampa Bay Rays game at Tropicana Field.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRMS Talent & Fashion Extravaganza

Braden River Middle School students and teachers showed off their skills at the school's 3rd Annual Talent and Fashion Extravaganza Feb. 1. Hosted by Braden River Elementary and emceed by Kim Zenon, assistant principal at BRMS, the show featured singing, dancing, rapping, ballet, sign language and more.

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The Lakewood Ranch Mustangs Silver Stars Dance Team performed several routines.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ovation

East County residents flocked Feb. 2, to Lakewood Ranch Main Street, for Ovation: A Day for the Arts.

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Austin Bruce, 6, couldn’t get enough of the slide.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Witt Winter Carnival

Families at Gene Witt Elementary School enjoyed an afternoon of sunshine Feb. 2, as the school hosted its Winter Wonderland Carnival.

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Christina Despot, Kelsie MacMillan, Stacey Royce and Lauren Deubert have made a goal to complete one race together each month.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: YMCA Ground Hog Jog

More than 350 runners laced up their tennis shoes Feb. 2, for the Lakewood Ranch YMCA's first Groundhog Jog 5K/10K.

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Police Department victim advocate position reinstated
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 1, 2013
Feb. 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Bill Galvano to visit Willowbrook community today; Police Department victim advocate position reinstated; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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Michael Bajjaly plays the record of "The Drowsy Chaperone" for the audience and begins telling about the show’s history.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 'The Drowsy Chaperone'

Lakewood Ranch High School theater students are performing "The Drowsy Chaperone" at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 and Feb. 2. at the school.

  • East County
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Bill Galvano was elected to the State Senate in November.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 1, 2013
State Senator Bill Galvano to visit Willowbrook community today

Senator Bill Galvano will visit East County's Willowbrook community today to gauge the progress of repairs to its homes.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

Tonight's monthly concert will feature music by The Venturas.

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Sally Bradshaw is a GOP political strategist.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2013
Florida Newsmakers: Sally Bradshaw

Watch Florida Newsmakers pilot program with Ron Sachs as he discusses last year's election results with GOP political strategist Sally Bradshaw.

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  • February 1, 2013
Olympic teams vie for accolades

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School students are training hard, as they prepare for interscholastic competition.

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  • February 1, 2013
Braden River students learn Florida's history

Students at Braden River High School got an entertaining and informative glimpse into Florida's past, when Patrick "Rick" Smith Jr. shared stories from his father in a multimedia presentation Jan. 23, at the school.

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  • February 1, 2013
LWR hosts film's world premiere

Lakewood Ranch Cinemas and the Sarasota Film Society hosted the world premiere of "Parker," a crime thriller that depicts a thief with a unique code of professional ethics.

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  • February 1, 2013
Palm-Aire Art Association start year with a 'bang'

As the Art Association of Palm Aire celebrates its 30th anniversary, organization leaders already have a busy year lined up.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 1, 2013
Lady Rams finish as district runner-up

The Riverview High girls basketball team fell to North Port 70-39 in the Class 8A-District 8 championship Jan. 31.

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Prostitution investigations result in five arrests; Man arrested after GMD crash
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 31, 2013
Jan. 31: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Prostitution investigations result in five arrests; Man arrested after GMD crash; Manatee authorities have named suspects in a burglary case; Camp shows complexity of homeless issue.

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