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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 4, 2009
Local Realtor earns international award

Michelle Crabtree was given the Toastmasters International Competent Leader award.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 4, 2009
Concession to host Holiday Junior Program

The Concession Golf Club, in conjunction with the Jonathan Yarwood Golf Academy, will be hosting a Holiday Junior Program Dec. 28 and 30.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 4, 2009
Buchanan holds fundraiser in East County

A fundraiser for Congressman Vern Buchanan will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m., tonight, in Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 3, 2009
Commission denies cell tower application

In a 6-1 vote Dec. 3, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners denied Vertex Development's request to construct a 150-foot telecommunications tower on the River Club Golf Course property.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 2, 2009
Lady Mustangs shutout Lady Pirates

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Braden River 3-0 Dec. 1.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2009
Candidate for governor visits East County

Florida gubernatorial candidate Bill McCollum joined East County residents for a 'Breakfast with Bill" Tuesday morning at the Country Pancake House in San Marco Plaza.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2009
Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty adds agents

Anthony Homer and Diane Lawson recently joined Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2009
Gold-buying event aids pet rescue

A Gem Quest Jewelers will purchase gold, silver and platinum with part of its purchases benefiting the Honor Sanctuary Animal Rescue.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2009
Manatee Glens hosts open house for rape crisis program

The Junior League of Manatee County will showcase the re-modeling efforts for the program's building.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 2, 2009
Generosity shines at Mooney

The Cardinal Mooney High School Key Club kicked off the holiday season with a donation to Bethesda House, a non-profit organization that assists families with AIDS and is under the auspices of Catholic Charities.

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  • December 2, 2009
Bookstore plants giving tree

Little Bookworms customers can brighten the holidays for children in need through the shop's first holiday Giving Tree.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2009
SMR Farms plants East Coast roots

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's agricultural unit is leading SMR's first expansion outside of Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2009
Community quotations inspire documentary theater festival

Students at four high schools, including The Out-of-Door Academy and Lakewood Ranch, will be presenting documentary theater pieces Dec. 3-5.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2009
Festivities light path for spirit of Hanukkah

From menorahs and dreidels to music and hockey, Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch is ready to celebrate.

  • East County
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  • Michael Eng
  • December 2, 2009
Production whiz keeps Lakewood on air

When he's not busy with classes, homework and finals, Cameron Helwege works as the station manager for Lakewood Ranch Communities' TV 95.

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