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Rob Mason submitted this sunset photo, taken at Heron's Nest Park in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • February 8, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Rob Mason submitted this sunset photo, taken at Heron's Nest Park in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • February 7, 2012
Mustangs gallop into semifinals

The fourth-seeded Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team defeated fifth-seeded Dixie Hollins 58-41 in the Class 6A-District 12 quarterfinals Feb. 6.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
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  • February 7, 2012
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Lakewood Ranch resident Julie Aranibar
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 7, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Julie Aranibar

Julie Aranibar is a member of the Manatee County School Board.

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A sheriff's office report states the victim recently conducted an inventory and realized 10 to 12 antique motors were missing from his storage building. The motors collectively are valued at between $50,000 and $100,000.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 7, 2012
East County resident robbed of antiques valued at $50,000

A man reported over the last six months, he has been robbed of 10 or more antique motors.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
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  • February 6, 2012
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Braden River High School teacher Charles Willis formally was suspended in May for inappropriately using Facebook.
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  • February 6, 2012
Court upholds teacher suspension

The Second District Court of Appeals has upheld the Manatee County School Board's decision to suspend a Braden River High School teacher for inappropriately using Facebook.

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Stephanie Dix had dinner with her twin sons, Jordan and Eli.
  • By Lisa Ith
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Chick-fil-A 'Date Knight'

Mothers and their sons gathered at Chick-fil-A Feb. 4, as the restaurant hosted a special "Mother Son Date Knight" event. Festivities included live music, free photos, activities, the Chick-fil-A Knight and Princess cows and tableside service.

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  • February 6, 2012
Community Sports Scores

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  • February 6, 2012
Pirates victorious on Senior Night

The Braden River High boys basketball team defeated Bayshore 61-36 Feb. 3 to finish the season 20-4.

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Public Information Officer Dave Bristow said the the investigation is ongoing.
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  • February 6, 2012
Armed suspect invades Pope Road home

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies are seeking information regarding a home invasion that occurred in the 2400 bock of Pope Road Feb. 5.

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  • February 6, 2012
County starts traffic signal re-timing project

Manatee County officials are working to better coordinate more than 230 traffic signals in Manatee County.

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Four-year-old Lilly Mencinsky will start kindergarten at Gene Witt in the fall.
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  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Gene Witt Elementary Winter Carnival

Gene Witt Elementary students enjoyed a day of fun and games during the school's Winter Carnival Feb. 4. Students enjoyed bounce houses, face painting, games and activities, raffles, food and more.

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Freshman Courtney Astore was one of the first rowers to spend 30 minutes on the rowing machine.
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  • February 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Sarasota Crew Ergathon

More than 120 members of the Sarasota Crew attempted to row 1.5 million meters from their rowing site at Bay Preserve to Jamaica during its fifth annual Ergathon fundraiser Feb. 4. Rowers, family and friends also enjoyed boat displays, raffles, races and more.

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Thirteen-year-old Nikki Jennings of the Sarasota Ballet School performed a solo.
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  • February 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Ovation

Hundreds of East County residents showed their support for the performing arts during Ovation Feb. 4 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. Guests enjoyed live performances, special demonstrations and interactive booths and displays during the 5th annual event.

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