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  • December 22, 2010
Gullett presents holiday program

Gullett Elementary School celebrated the holiday season with a special program.

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  • December 22, 2010
Harvest shares holiday cheer

Members of Harvest United Methodist Church brought the Christmas spirit to Falkner Farms during the church's annual Christmas party.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2010
Wranglers show can-do attitude

Braden River Elementary School's Student Council collected more than 3,000 cans of food through its annual Salvation Army Food Drive.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2010
Kids R Kids completes drive

Students at Kids R Kids of Lakewood Ranch have ensured 10 more children will have a Merry Christmas this year.

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Lakewood Ranch's CDDs meet at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 22, 2010
Lakewood CDDs prep for security changes

Ranch Community Development Districts 1 and 4 will continue with their current security provider as they search for a replacement.

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Palm-Aire residents packed the Manatee County commission chambers last week.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 22, 2010
Officer needs more time for cell tower decision

County hearing officer Hamilton 'Chip' Rice heard testimony regarding the proposed cell phone tower in Palm-Aire and has continued the public hearing to Jan. 12, 2011.

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Manatee County Project Manager David Gustafson and Benderson Development's Paul Blackketter couldn't be more excited about making the area a destination for rowers.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 22, 2010
READY TO ROW

Manatee County this month will finish construction on a training facility for rowers at Fort Hamer Park, just in time for visits from two top collegiate teams.

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Lori Bower of Lakewood Ranch and Beth Grogan of River Club organized a toy drive for more than 130 children at Rowlett Elementary.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 22, 2010
East County moms warm holidays for area children

Parents Beth Grogan and Lori Bower spearheaded efforts to collect toys for families in need at Rowlett Elementary School.

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Regular readers of The East County Observer may remember that Lyric Eng's first two Santa visits did not go so well. I am happy to report Santa's reign of terror over our boy has ended.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • December 22, 2010
The most wonderful time of the year ...

With a staple gun in one hand and icicle lights dangling from the other, I climb clumsily up the ladder. It wobbles with each step until I reach the roof line. I only am able to trigger two staples in before I have to climb down and reposition the ladder.

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This home in the Carlyle at the Villages of Palm-Aire features a moving toy train.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2010
East County homes brighten holidays

In celebration of the holiday season, many East County residents have brightened the night, stringing up lights and other decorations for neighbors to enjoy. Here are a few shots of some of the homes we enjoyed seeing.

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  • December 22, 2010
Cops Corner 12.23.10

The juvenile suspect selected five items from a dressing room, totaling $55.91, and placed them into her purse.

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Sara Rae Jensen and Elizabeth Tuite loved the ice cream donated by Edy’s.
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  • December 22, 2010
News Briefs 12.23.10

Peace Presbyterian Church held its first community FunDay on Dec. 5 at its new location at 10902 Technology Terrace, across from Central Park in Lakewood Ranch.Â

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After a concussion kept her off the field for nearly seven months, senior midfielder Rachel Hassen is happy to finally be playing soccer again for Braden River.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 22, 2010
Hassen returns to Pirates

Last January, Braden River midfielder Rachel Hassen suffered a concussion, which ended her season. Since her return, Hassen has helped lead the Pirates to a 5-2-3 record.

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Gabrielle Palmeri is enjoying her first year on the Mustangs cheerleading squad.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 22, 2010
Competitive gymnast tumbles into new role

After tearing her ACL and meniscus as a Level 9 gymnast, Gabi Palmeri now is a member of the Lakewood Ranch cheerleading squad.

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Trevon Young has helped propel Braden River to a 6-2 record, including wins over Bayshore Dec. 13 and St. Pete Lakewood Dec. 17.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 22, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Trevon Young

Braden River forward and center Trevon Young scored 26 points and added 14 rebounds in the Pirates 93-64 win over Bradenton Christian Dec. 13.

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