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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 28, 2010
Animal sanctuary seeks help, funds for new venture

Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary recently purchased 16 acres in Myakka for its rescued horses. The non-profit now needs funds to get the facility in working order.

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  • July 28, 2010
Birth Announcements 07.29.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements online the last Wednesday of each month.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 28, 2010
Ranch Country Club home sells for $1.35M

Judith Hoffman, trustee, Sarasota, sold the home at 7112 Teal Creek Glen to Jonathan and Luana Eckhard, Lakewood Ranch, for $1.35 million.

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  • July 28, 2010
Business Observer 07.29.10

Community Bank of Manatee last week announced Kathryn Pemble as its president and chief operating officer.Â

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 27, 2010
Community Golf Scores 07.13.10 to 07.25.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 27, 2010
Manatee school board approves tax increase

The Manatee County School Board last night approved a quarter mill property tax increase as well as a tax decrease to offset it.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 26, 2010
MMS fall registration dates set

The Miss Manatee Softball League will host registration for its fall softball league from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 14, 21 and 28 and 6-8 p.m., Aug. 25 and Sept. 1.

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  • By Sue Encke
  • July 26, 2010
Kids 'jazzed up' about camp

East Bradenton Junior Jazzercise participants recently completed a five-week camp.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • July 24, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Bijou Cafe

Bijou Cafe Chef Stephen Phelps shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver readers.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 23, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Cotton Patch Quilt Shop

Cotton Patch Quilt Shop relocated to its new East County location June 1.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 23, 2010
Buchanan to hold town hall meeting

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan will host his 'America Speaking Out' town hall at 11 a.m., July 24, at the Sarasota County Administration Center.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 23, 2010
Mustang freshman ties for 10th at AGJA Tourney

Lakewood Ranch High freshman Ramsey Touchberry 7-over-par 223 to tie for 10th place at the Hilton Head Junior All-Star July 19-22 at the Berkeley Hall Club in Bluffton, S.C.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 23, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Bayside VBS

Kindergarten and first-grade students at Bayside Community Church share their favorite parts of Vacation Bible School.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 22, 2010
School board earns 'master board' distinction

Manatee County School Board members and Superintendent Tim McGonegal completed 22 hours of training.

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  • July 21, 2010
Spyder, Spice & Everything Nice

Louisiana native Spyder Broussard will again partner with Polo Grill owner and chef Tommy Klauber to dish out authentic Cajun cuisine to East County residents.

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