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  • February 6, 2013
Napier's offers free cats for seniors

Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary has partnered with Purina's Pets for Seniors program to help adoptable cats at the sanctuary find a home, while helping seniors (age 55 and up) find a new furry friend.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2013
How Will We Grow? Activity Centers

Manatee County planning officials are evaluating development in the community and how to ensure growth pays for the infrastructure improvements - water, sewer and other services - that come along with it.

  • East County
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Popi Ameres, executive chef and Popi’s Place owner, and Lakis Pape, food manager, lead a 300-plus group of volunteers. Greek salads will include plenty of onions.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 6, 2013
Hundreds of volunteers help put on Greek festival

The St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church hosts its 29th annual Glendi.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 6, 2013
Six candidates will interview for superintendent

School board members will independently interview each candidate Feb. 12. Interviews are open to the public.

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The Villages at Lakewood Ranch South, south of University Parkway, depicts a walkable community clustered around seven lakes. File photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2013
Sarasota considers changes to its 2050 growth plan

In 11 years, only one project has been completed under Sarasota's 2050 Plan. Developers are seeking modifications make development more viable.

  • East County
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Paradise Homes owner Jim Butler invested more than $1 million in cabinetry, appliances and other design features in the Viking Culinary Center, which he opened in September 2011. The center closed in October 2012.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2013
SMR secures use of Viking unit

Prospective tenants already are inquiring about the space.

  • East County
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Jasmine Beechy, a first-grader in Deb Zanders’ class, reads “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” to Allie, an 8-year-old mixed-breed dog certified through Therapy Dogs International.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 6, 2013
Students read to therapy dog

Allie and her owner, Deb Zanders, a first-grade teacher at Bashaw Elementary, help children feel more comfortable communicating and speaking publicly through reading sessions.

  • East County
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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 6, 2013
Company navigates rough road in its battle for sales

Gemesis Diamond Co. has not publicly named a new CEO. Former CEO Stephen Lux resigned Dec. 20.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2013
News Briefs

Buchanan urges FDA for title regulations; Manatee County releases school calendar

  • East County
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Ashley Delph, holding her daughter, Haley, tells Florida Sen. Bill Galvano about concerns she has with repairs being done on her Willowbrook home.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2013
Galvano takes up Willowbrook cause

Sen. Bill Galvano says he will have information for Willowbrook homeowners by the end of this week.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • February 6, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Bill Speaker, an underwriting executive with East County-based FCCI Insurance Group, is helping the company expand nationwide. Rod Millington.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 6, 2013
Still going: FCCI

The thrust for growth is energized at one of the region's biggest business insurance underwriters, FCCI. The challenge now is fending off the competition.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High junior Emily Bulfin battled a pair of Palmetto players for a rebound in the third quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 6, 2013
First-time champs: Lakewood Ranch High girls basketball team

The Lakewood Ranch High girls basketball team defeated Palmetto 37-32 in the Class 6A-District 12 championship Feb. 1, capturing the program's first district title in school history.

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The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team huddles together before the start of its Class 4A-Region 3 final versus Plant City Jan. 29.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 6, 2013
End of the Road

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team saw its season come to an end with a 2-0 loss to Melbourne, in the Class 4A state semifinals Feb. 1. It was the Lady Mustangs' first trip to the Final Four since 2010.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2013
JUST THE STATS

19 - The number of points Braden River High senior Trevon Young scored in the Pirates' 54-42 victory over crosstown rival Lakewood Ranch Jan. 31.

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