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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2010
Resident spearheads oil-spill cleanup training

Old Braden River Historical Society founder Denise Kleiner now is turning her attention to the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 11, 2010
ODA welcomes athletic director

Noel Beaulieu took over as ODA's athletic director July 1, replacing Jason Peters, who moved to Memphis, Tenn.

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  • Michael Eng
  • August 11, 2010
Lifter preps for Olympic run

Weightlifter Andrew Sweeney, a 2002 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High School, recently set the Florida state record in the snatch.

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  • Michael Eng
  • August 11, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Gail Zinn

Rosedale resident Gail Zinn used her 5-wood to ace the 129-yard No. 7 hole at Rosedale Golf and Country Club Aug. 1.

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  • August 11, 2010
Cops Corner 08.12.10

The victim has been receiving telephone calls from a certain phone number. He answered a few times, but the caller speaks only Spanish, and the victim could not understand him.

  • East County
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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 11, 2010
Lake Club home sells for $975,000

Ryan and Tracy Fox, Bradenton, sold their home at 8380 Catamaran Circle to James and Kim Longhitano, Lakewood Ranch, for $975,000.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 10, 2010
Advocacy group endorses candidates

The Manatee Coalition for Responsible Government recently announced its endorsement of two candidates in the local county commission race.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 10, 2010
Child survives near-drowning

An 18-month-old child in Woodridge Oaks is OK after nearly drowning last night.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 9, 2010
Community Golf Scores 07.14.10 to 08.07.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 9, 2010
School board discusses class-size impacts

Manatee County School District officials tonight will hold a public hearing to discuss how they will meet class-size amendment restrictions this fall.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 7, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Bayou Tavern

Bayou Tavern Executive Chef Angelo Chiroli shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2010
Superintendent challenges FCAT grades

The Florida Department of Education today released Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test results. The Manatee County Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal is questioning the accuracy of the results.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2010
BRE student signs national anthem (WITH VIDEO)

River Club resident Levi Waxler signed the national anthem at the Ray's game Wednesday night.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 5, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Lakewood Mustang Soccer Camp

This week, children ages 6-14 gathered at Lakewood Ranch High School for the Lakewood Ranch Mustang Soccer Camp.

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  • August 4, 2010
Crowder Bros. names grill winner

Gina Gomez's backyard barbecues just got a little more delicious.

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