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Out-of-Door Academy seniors Amelia Cotter and Tim Dobosz are pictured with Lynda Carver and Jenna and Avery Carver.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2011
Families attend Private School Fair

The Out-of-Door Academy and St. Stephen's Episcopal School welcomed families to the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom Jan. 11 for the seventh annual Private School Fair event. More than 20 area schools were on hand to answer questions about their programs.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 12, 2011
Ranch CERT seeks volunteers

Lakewood Ranch's Community Emergency Response Team is looking for a few good men - and women.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 12, 2011
Lakewood Main Street plans progressive dinner

Attention adventurous diners: Lakewood Ranch Main Street restaurateurs will be taking residents on a culinary trip around the world at 6 p.m., Jan. 27.

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Jennifer and Nick Tullio with their twin children, Grayson and Emma. Grayson has Duchenne muscular dystrophy and the couple is hopeful, through research, a cure for the condition soon may be found.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2011
ANOTHER DAY FOR GRAY

Nick and Jennifer Tullio's son, Grayson, 7, is battling Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Now, the Tullios are using the power in their own legs to help their son find his own.

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Cindy and Mark Pentecost purchased the Stoneybrook Golf Club in late September.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2011
It Works Global moves to Manatee

It Works Global, owned by Heritage Harbour's Mark and Cindy Pentecost, will bring more than 90 jobs to the area over the next three years.

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Tim Mulqueen recently released his first book, "The Complete Soccer Goalkeeper." Photo courtesy of Human Kinetics Inc.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2011
SMR hires coordinator for sports complex

Tim Mulqueen said the possibilities are endless for Lakewood's newest amenity.

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The board sent a proposed irrigation water agreement to Aquaterra in February 2010.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2011
Heritage Harbour puts pressure on Aquaterra

Supervisors on the Heritage Harbour South CDD are hoping to compel their irrigation provider to enter into a formal contract.

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Bayside Community Church has participated in Awakening since the program began three years ago.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • January 12, 2011
Bayside begins fasting journey

Bayside Community Church is joining nearly 1,000 other churches across the world in Awakening, a three-week commitment of prayer and fasting.

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Vertex Development submitted an application to construct a 150-foot flagpole-style telecommunications tower near the front parking lot of the River Club Golf Course in June 2009.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2011
Judge sides with county in River Club tower dispute

A U.S. district judge last week issued a summary judgment against Vertex Development, who had sued Manatee County for denying construction of a telecommunications tower on part of the River Club Golf Course property.

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  • January 12, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 01.13.11

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected] or mail them to The East County Observer, 8788 State Road 70 E., Suite 103, Bradenton, FL., 34202.

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  • January 12, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Recently, Keith Davey, lead advocate of Lakewood Ranch incorporation, announced with a flourish that Florida State University has approved the Fishkind feasibility study, the much-debated study that concludes that incorporation is financially feasible.

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Carlos and David Duran have been adjusting to a different level of play since joining the Braden River soccer team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 12, 2011
Pirates learn communication creativity

Colombian natives Carlos and David Duran have spent the past four months adjusting to a new way of communicating with their teammates.

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Taylor Nardone also is a member of the varsity cheerleading squad.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 12, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Taylor Nardone

Braden River senior Taylor Nardone set a personal best this season with a 120-pound bench press and a 140-pound clean and jerk at the girls weightlifting meet versus Lakewood Ranch Jan. 10.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 12, 2011
News Briefs 01.13.11

The Manatee County Government website and Utility Customer Service System will be inaccessible the evening of Jan. 14 and all day Jan. 15 as electrical work is completed at the Manatee County Administrative Center.

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Lakewood Ranch sophomore Sierra Langston, right, watched the cow she's showing in the fair give birth to a calf Dec. 19. She named the calf, Colby. Langston and her friend Theresa Simunovic, left, will show the pair in the fair Jan. 21.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2011
County fair promises Manatee magic

This year's fair will run Jan. 13-23 and features musical performances by groups such as The Band Perry, Darryl Worley and Mike's Chair.

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