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Julianna Cunningham, right, stayed focused on singing, even as her classmates turned to catch falling snow.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Willis 'Christmas Around the World'

Third-grade students at Willis Elementary shared the sounds and history of holiday season with fellow students and family members during their "Christmas Around the World" show Dec. 8-9.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Back to the 80s' Musical

Theater students at Lakewood Ranch High School brought back the music and style of a decade past during performances of 'Back to the 80's - The Totally Awesome Musical" Thursday night. Shows continue through Dec. 10.

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Caroline Pope enjoyed dinner with her mom, Denise, and brothers, Wiliam and Andrew, not pictured, while her dad took Santa pictures.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Supper with Santa

Families at Braden River Elementary School celebrated the holiday season with a special Supper with Santa event and musical performance Dec. 8.

  • East County
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Each child who attends the event will receive gifts and also will be able to participate in activities such as making ornaments.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2011
Manatee students treat foster families to holiday party

The Manatee County School District will host the second annual TSA Holiday Community Party Dec. 9, at Haile Middle School.

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File photo. To prepare the shoebox, wrap the top and bottom of a shoebox separately in Christmas wrapping paper.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2011
Shoebox drive to help local seniors in need

Organizers of the Community Shoebox Reception are asking individuals to fill shoeboxes with goodies for senior citizens.

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Jamez White, 11, was one of 25 boys from Moody Elementary School who got to ride a limousine around the Rosedale community today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Ridin' in style

Jamez White, 11, was one of 25 boys from Moody Elementary School who got to ride a limousine around the Rosedale community today.

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Community members also can participate in the program by sending a Christmas card, thanking a soldier, to Holiday Mail for Heroes, P.O. Box 5456, Capital Heights, MD 20791-5456.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2011
Braden River students bring 'a touch of home' to military servicemen

Students at Braden River High School are participating in the American Red Cross' Holiday Mail for Heroes program

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Participating students were recognized by Manatee County commissioners at Tuesday's meeting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2011
High school students experience government in process

Students participated Tuesday in 'Youth in Government Day' at Manatee County's administrative building.

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Tom Roberts, of A New Approach, with Christine Koch and Steve Boris, both of Boost Studio
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Business Alliance Holiday Social

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance celebrated the holiday season with their fourth annual holiday social held Dec. 7, at The Lake Club.

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Students from the Lakewood Ranch Taekwondo Academy.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 7, 2011
Local taekwondo students win awards

Students from the Lakewood Ranch Taekwondo Academy recently attended the Olympic Grand Prix Tournament at Lakewood Ranch High and walked away with numerous accolades.

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Eva Rey, executive director for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Eva Rey

Florida native Eva Rey began work as the executive director for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall in August 2011.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 7, 2011
Holiday TRX cardio tennis class announced

Cardio tennis manager Michele Krause will hold a holdiday TRX cardio tennis class from 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Meadows Country Club, 3101 Longmeadow in Sarasota.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 7, 2011
Trade-in event to benefit Habitat for Humanity

Sarasota County and Manatee County residents may donate their 'gently-used' furniture to local Habitat for Humanity Restore Home Centers, Dec. 9 to Dec. 12, to receive a discount voucher for the purchase of new furniture at The Furniture Warehouse.

  • East County
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Read East County Observer's newest installment of Health Matters.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 7, 2011
SPECIAL ISSUE: Health Matters

As the new year begins, our East County professionals have chimed in to help you meet your heath, financial, fitness and other goals for 2012.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 7, 2011
Delaney enjoys Alaska - sort of

What do you do after retiring from your career as an NBA referee?

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