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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 24, 2009
Sharing the Spirit

This Christmas Eve marks Christian Retreat Pastor Phil Derstine's 25th year leading carolers on a tour of local bars.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 24, 2009
TOP STORY, JANUARY: Clinging to a Dream

DVA Arena owner Sal Diaz-Verson submits reorganization plan and looks toward the future of his stalled arena project.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 23, 2009
Law firm adds new team member

Najmy Thompson P.L. recently hired Elizabeth C. Pennewill as an associate.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 23, 2009
County offices to close for holidays

Manatee County government offices will be closed Dec. 24-25 and on Jan. 1.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2009
Guild features Braden River artist

Work from Braden River High School student artist Katelyn Moran currently is on display at The Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 23, 2009
Lakewood CDDs start 2011 budget discussions

Ranch officials hope to have the 2011 budget nearly finalized by June to avoid confusion.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 23, 2009
Ave Maria assists students with special needs

Parents wishing to use the McKay Scholarship to have their child with learning disabilities start at Ave Maria in January must complete paperwork by Jan. 3.

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  • Michael Eng
  • December 23, 2009
OBSERVED: Another year, another traumatic experience

For those of you who are loyal East County Observer readers, this photo may have just given you dejà vu.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 23, 2009
Shape Your Booty: Mission accomplished

Lakewood Ranch Country Club resident Maria Smith met her weight loss goals, dropping 4.5% body fat in the last six weeks.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 23, 2009
TIME CAPSULE: The Year in Sports 2009

From clutch kicks to championship teams, 2009 was one of the most eventful years in East County sports.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 23, 2009
COLUMN: East sports stars shine in 2009

Sports writer Jen Blanco remembers the people and stories that captured her heart in 2009.

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 22, 2009
Crew girls gain early college acceptance

The University of Virginia, Boston University and the University of California, San Diego, have accepted three Sarasota Crew rowers bound for college in 2010.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 22, 2009
Mustang grapplers out dual Pirates

The Lakewood Ranch High varsity wrestling team defeated Braden River 58-13 Dec. 16 while the junior varsity squad shut out the Pirates 70-0.

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  • By Steve Whidden
  • December 22, 2009
Professional Golf Tips 101

Rosedale Director of Instruction and PGA Professional Steve Whidden offers tips for improving your game.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 21, 2009
Students bite into math lesson

Third-graders in Amy Holland's class learned about measurement by making cookies.

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