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  • August 29, 2012
Sing, sing, sing!

The Braden River High School Choir, with director Kerrie Couchois, has been invited by the Distinguished Concerts International-New York to participate in a performance of John Rutter's "The Requiem" during the DCINY concert series Memorial Day weekend in New York.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2012
Arborist completes 585-mile bike ride

Local arborist and Summerfield resident Tammy Kovar successfully completed a 585-mile bicycle ride through Oregon to raise funds for tree research.

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Once a size 18, Michelle Mohr has slimmed her 5-foot, 4-inch frame to a size zero, shedding 100 pounds through diet and exercise.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2012
Cover Girl: Michelle Mohr

Heritage Harbour resident Michelle Mohr made the cover of People after she lost 100 pounds through diet and exercise modifications.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2012
Ranch CDDs adopt budgets

LWR Development Districts 1, 2, 4 and 5 see assessment increases for FY2013 budgets due to spike in irrigation costs.

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Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore, joined by School Board member Julie Aranibar, Florida Rep. Jim Boyd, Food Bank Director Cindy Sloan and Manatee County Commission Chairman John Chappie, asks the public to help The Food Bank of Manatee.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2012
A Grand Challenge

Local officials have launched a month-long food-drive campaign to help The Food Bank of Manatee restock its depleted shelves.

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Manatee County's Todd Bonds helps East County residents fill bags of sand for the storm.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2012
Tropical Storm breezes through East County

Isaac yielded minimal impacts on Manatee and Sarasota counties.

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Tara Golf & Country Club Manager Tony Greising calls the club's decision to resign as property manager for the Tara Master Association a "business decision."
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2012
Tara secures property manager

Resource Property Management starts work on Sept. 1.

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Brady Elijah Wiggins
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2012
East County Births

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who celebrated recently the births of their new bundles of joy.

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Brandy Hager stocked up on as many clothes as possible. She came with her 2-year-old son, Davian Pachin, and friend Becky Phillips.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2012
The Source hosts clothing giveaway

Becky Phillips didn't waste one moment as she walked through the sanctuary of The Source Church Saturday, Aug. 25, in Bradenton.

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Track 1 Benefits Managing Partner Ron Krupa, right, was one of four panelists to discuss impacts of health-care reform legislation. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
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  • August 29, 2012
News Briefs

Linger Lodge cell tower burglarized; Local business professionals weigh in on Obamacare

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  • By Bob Salyers
  • August 29, 2012
My View: Capture the essence of your subject

Through past articles that I have written for the East County Observer, perhaps some of you know I am a photographer and enjoy wildlife photography first and foremost.

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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • August 29, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon by Jorge Blanco.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • August 29, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 29, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Mariah Robertson

Lakewood Ranch High senior outside hitter Mariah Robertson recorded 23 kills, five aces and 14 assists to help power the Lady Mustangs to victories over Southeast and St. Petersburg Lakewood in the Lakewood Ranch Preseason Tournament Aug. 21 and 22. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

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Craig Wolfe is looking to bring some excitement and a competitive spirit to the court this season as The Out-of-Door Academy's volleyball coach.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 29, 2012
Competitive spirit: Craig Wolfe named The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball coach

Craig Wolfe, a former collegiate and current USA Volleyball adult travel team player, was named The Out-of-Door Academy's new volleyball coach.

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