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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2010
UPDATE: Missing woman found

Lakewood Ranch visitor Charlotte R. Gately, who was reported missing by her family Feb. 14, has been found.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2010
Creekwood post office open on President's Day

The office inside the Creekwood Crossing BP gas station will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 15

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 14, 2010
Manatee ready to cheer on local Olympians

The Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex, Ellenton Suds Sports Grill and the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee are hosting a Winter Games Watch Party tonight and tomorrow night in support of local pairs figure skaters Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett and Mark Ladwig and Amanda Evora.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 12, 2010
Community Golf Scores 01.27.10 to 02.08.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 12, 2010
County offices closed for President's Day

Manatee County Government offices will be closed Feb. 15, and trash pickup and other services will be postponed.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2010
FHP to conduct vehicle inspections

The Florida Highway Patrol will conduct driver license and vehicle inspection checkpoints during the month of February.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 10, 2010
Pirates roll in district quarterfinals

The Braden River High boys basketball team handled Seminole Osceola with ease last night, defeating the Warriors 67-28 in the Class 4A-District 10 quarterfinals.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2010
Hundreds to gather for leadership conference

Students representing five counties will take part in a leadership conference at Woodland Community Church tomorrow.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2010
Rowlett choir sings at Monster Jam

The Rowlett Elementary School Boys Choir dazzled audiences with a performance of the national anthem at the Monster Jam truck show Feb. 6 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

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  • February 10, 2010
Church offers 'dodgy' youth party

Sarasota Baptist Church is putting a special twist on Valentine's Day this year.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2010
Summerfield resident challenges HOA rules

Joani Ellis has had a $1,600 fine since 2006 for having too many decorative items in her yard. She says the rules need to change.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2010
Alliance chairman ready for new role

Longtime Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance member Marc Simms has big plans for the East County organization.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 10, 2010
McNeal, family rally behind 4-year-old cancer patient

Aracely Mendoza, diagnosed with stage four cancer, will begin her fourth round of chemotherapy Friday.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2010
Stewardship District sets stage for Central Park

The Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District eventually will issue bonds for Central Park to pay for the community's infrastructure.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2010
Linger Lodge hires new manager

David LaRusso, a veteran of the restaurant industry, already has added new options to the menu to the legendary East County eatery.

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