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East County

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 21, 2011
Pedestrian killed off University Parkway

A pedestrian was killed around 10:25 p.m., Thursday night. Authorities are notifying next of kin and have not released victim information.

  • East County
  • News
The fifth-grade SOAR Ambassadors helped out throughout the assembly.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 21, 2011
Freedom students SOAR

Students at Freedom Elementary School were rewarded for positive behavior while learning what it means to be an active learner during the school's SOAR Assembly and spirit day Jan. 20. During the assembly, students received prizes for staying on task, sang songs and learned the importance of positive self talk, goal setting and effort.

  • East County
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    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • January 21, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Black Tie

This year, one of Sarasota's favorite events will honor two of Sarasota's favorite men when the Circus Sarasota gala salutes Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini.

  • Longboat Key
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The board members of the Lakewood Ranch Humane Society all wore teal at the event.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • January 20, 2011
Ranch Humane Society hosts kick-off bash

Hundreds of animal lovers helped the Lakewood Ranch Humane Society start 2011 with a bang during the organization's Kick-Off Bash Jan. 20 at the home of Lou and Ann Marie Marinaccio in The Concession. Guests enjoyed wine, hors d'ouerves, live music and more while raising money for the new animal organization.

  • East County
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Local author Tracey Williams read her book, "Go Back to Bed!"
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • January 20, 2011
Bookworms throw PJ party on Ranch Main

Eager readers put on their most comfy nighttime attire and headed to Little Bookworms for the shop's Pajama Party Jan. 20 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. The party featured a book signing by author Tracey Williams, who read her book, "Go Back to Bed!"

  • East County
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Cassie Lloyd, Leila Parks and Gemma Zapatha checked out the arctic fox exhibit.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 20, 2011
Braden River third-graders enjoy zoo tour

Third-grade students at Braden River Elementary School today made a special trip to the zoo without leaving the comforts of their school campus. After researching an animal and creating a diorama of it in its natural habitat, each student shared what he'd learned with children from visiting classrooms and also visited the "zoos" set up in other classrooms to collect data and learn about other animals.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2011
McGonegal a finalist for tech-savvy award

Manatee County Public Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal is a finalist for eSchool News' national Tech-Savvy Superintendent award.

  • East County
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"We need to be helping small businesses grow, succeed and provide health care at affordable costs," Buchanan said from the House floor.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 20, 2011
U.S. House repeals 'Obamacare'

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan was one of 244 representatives to vote for the repeal of the law.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 20, 2011
Vehicle recovered from pond off Lena Road

A stolen Ford F450 was discovered in a pond off Lena Road on Tuesday.

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Vertex has five days to object to the decision, and the judge has 10 days either to issue a final order or reopen public hearing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 19, 2011
Palm-Aire tower to be denied

A Manatee County hearing officer has issued a notice of intent to deny Vertex Development's application for a 150-foot cell tower on Palm-Aire Golf Course property.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 19, 2011
Students perform at all-state concert

Student singers Chloe Sciarrone, Abbie Owens, and Shannon Smith represented the East County at the All State Elementary Chorus Jan. 14 in Tampa.

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Janet Stickel and Elaine Steinfurth presented a check to Chrisitne Tyson from Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 19, 2011
Women's Club presents donations

The Lakewood Ranch Women's Club presented its annual charity contributions to SOLVE Maternity Homes, SMART Riding Therapy and Meals on Wheels PLUS at its General Meeting Jan. 13.

  • East County
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SMR, SCF and Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice representatives revealed the plans Jan. 18.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 19, 2011
The Big DEAL

Organizers hope their new 72,000-square-foot facility will make it easier for businesses looking to relocate to or expand in the Manatee-Sarasota area.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • January 19, 2011
Ranch kicks off first flag football tourney

Lakewood Ranch is accepting teams to compete in its family friendly Flag Football Experience Jan. 29.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 19, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 01.20.11

Informed and respectful debate of topics as important as the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch is both inevitable and necessary.

  • East County
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