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Celebrity bartenders Jeffery Kin, Maverick Johnson and John Chapman
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: People-4-Paws

East County residents came out to support People-4-Paws, a non profit that assists animal rescue organizations and volunteers, during a special Charity Bar Night Sept. 12, at the Polo Grill and Bar.

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Taylor William Emmons Memorial Foundation founders Mike and Katie Emmons with Payton Wright Foundation founders Holly and Patrick Wright.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Non-profits announce collaboration

Founders of the Taylor Emmons Scholarship Fund and the Payton Wright Foundation joined Sept. 12 to announce a new fundraising partnership.

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  • September 14, 2012
County makes pay changes for deputies

Manatee County commissioners Thursday night adopted the 2013 Fiscal Year Budget, and made provisions for the Sheriff's Office to correct pay compression issues.

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The scoreboard could get a workout in the Sarasota vs. North Port non-district matchup.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Sept. 14

Tonight's games include Lakewood Ranch vs. Bayshore, Sarasota vs. North Port, and ODA at Moore Haven. Read more in our "Friday Night Clash."

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2012
Teenager dies following crash

Sierra Johnson, 17, died of injuries sustained in a Sept. 8 crash.

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Join Danae DeShazer and Mallory Gnaegy as they report today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 13, 2012
Sept. 13: Daily Headlines Video

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  • September 13, 2012
Stoneybrook Stableford Sunday Golf season set to tee off

Stoneybrook will begin its second Stableford Sunday Golf season at 8 a.m. Sept. 16.

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Jamie Phillips and Kristy Rhoden, of Shinn & Co.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Business Luncheon

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance gathered Sept. 12, at the Polo Grill's Fete Ballroom, to learn how to reinvigorate their places of employment.

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  • September 12, 2012
Sept. 12: Daily Headlines Video

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  • September 12, 2012
Church holds vigil for injured youth

Journey Assembly of God will hold a candlelight vigil service to pray for seven of its youth who were injured in a crash Sept. 8.

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  • September 12, 2012
Business Alliance seeks nominations

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, in partnership with the East County Observer, is seeking nominations for the 2012 Sandies Awards, which recognize Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members for their achievements.

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  • September 12, 2012
Local resident named scholar

East County's Morgan Bettes has been selected as one of 20 national 2012 Judith O'Connor Scholars by BoardSource, a national provider of resources to exceptional non-profit boards.

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The Lakewood Ranch chapter of Successful Women Aligning Together has selected Debra Fortosis, of Elite Family Care, as "Woman of the Month" for her outstanding achievements in what she provides to SWAT networking.
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  • September 12, 2012
SWAT celebrates Debra Fortosis

The Lakewood Ranch chapter of Successful Women Aligning Together has selected Debra Fortosis, of Elite Family Care, as "Woman of the Month" for her outstanding achievements in what she provides to SWAT networking.

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Rotary's Preston Olinger and Laurie Hagberg presented the donation to The Food Bank's Cindy Sloan, center. Courtesy photos.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Ranch Rotary donates food

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch recently donated $3,500 worth of food to the Food Bank of Manatee, after learning the agency had reached critical lows in its food supply.

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  • September 12, 2012
Company brings solar power to Mote

Lakewood Ranch-based Willis A. Smith Construction Sept. 4 has helped Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium improve its energy efficiency.

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