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Junior Miss Manatee County Fair Sarah Adams stands by her cow/calf pair, Bella and Olivia. Courtesy photo.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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About Last Night: Catholic Charities Ball and Forks & Corks Grand Tasting
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 28, 2013
Jan. 28: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County consultant recommends rescinding staff credit card restrictions; Longboat Key's Finance director resigns; Beach Road drainage bids higher than expected; About Last Night: Catholic Charities Ball and Forks & Corks Grand Tasting

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  • January 28, 2013
FHSAA announces football districts

The Florida High School Athletic Association released the final state series assignments for football for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 28, 2013
Pair of East County lifters qualify for state meet

Braden River High weightlifter Sarah Weiss and Lakewood Ranch High weightlifter Amanda Johnson both finished third at the District 8 meet Jan. 25 at Port Charlotte.

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The meeting starts at 9 a.m. at the Manatee County administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 28, 2013
Manatee County Commission to address transit branding

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will consider an item related to the Fort Hamer Park rowing facility as part of its agenda.

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Lakewood Ranch senior Chelsea Martin attempts to clear the ball past a pair of Venice defenders in the Class 4A-Region 3 semifinals Jan. 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch versus Venice

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Venice 1-0 in a Class 4A-Region 3 semifinal match Jan. 26. Delaney Riggins scored the lone goal of the match off a cross from Tyler Gordon.

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