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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2012
The Source opens thrift store

The Source Church will open its new thrift store at 11 a.m. today.

  • East County
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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 18, 2012
Oct. 18: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2012
Builder rings in $5 million in sales

Lennar Homes reports 40 condo sales in the past two months totaling more than $5 million in sales.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2012
Ranch CDDs prepare for landscaping needs

Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts today moved forward with a concept to develop a longterm plan for landscaping improvements and maintenance.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Rotary Club recognized for volunteer efforts

The Rotary Club of East Manatee received the award for Outstanding Volunteer Group in the Adopt-a-Road Program at Keep Manatee Beautiful's awards banquet Sept. 13, at Pirate City in Bradenton.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Tara celebrates San Gennaro

Residents of Tara Golf and Country Club recently enjoyed a special night out, during the annual San Gennaro Festival Night.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Not quite back in the saddle again

East County resident and business owner Jaymie Klauber may not be climbing into the saddle anytime soon, but that won't keep the polo rider from donning her riding boots.

  • East County
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  • October 17, 2012
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2012
Lady Blazers victorious on Senior Night

The Sarasota Christian School volleyball team rebounded to defeat The Out-of-Door Academy 18-25, 25-14, 25-20, 25-22 Oct. 16 on Senior Night.

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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • October 17, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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  • October 17, 2012
Our View: The county races ...

The political buzz today, of course, is all about the presidential debate. Rightfully so. The course of America, if not the world, is at stake.

  • East County
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Representatives of Benderson Development, Taubman Centers and Manatee and Sarasota counties participated in the groundbreaking ceremony.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2012
Mall Madness: Construction for a mega mall begins

Officials broke ground Oct. 15, on The Mall at University Town Center.

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David Gayler said his experience in Manatee County, while serving as an assistant superintendent for 10 months in 2001 under then-superintendent Dan Nolan, was the main reason he agreed to temporarily leave retirement behind.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2012
Gayler takes helm of Manatee Schools

David Gayler started Oct. 15, as interim superintendent.

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  • October 17, 2012
East County walkers take steps to fight breast cancer

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer will be held Oct. 20. Individuals will have the opportunity to enroll in a long-term cancer study during the event.

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Fruitville Grove offers a variety of seasonal vegetables each week at San Marco Plaza's Friday Farmers Market.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2012
Market plans put on hold

LWR Main Street's Saturday farmers market won't re-open this season, but San Marco Plaza's market will expand.

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