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  • September 30, 2009
Despite squirrel, show goes on

Just as the curtain was about to go up on the Manatee Players' production of "Hello, Dolly!" Sept. 27, a squirrel shorted out the electrical connections to the air-conditioning at the Riverfront Theater.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2009
Illegal ATVs fuel Ranch concern

The operation of ATVs and dirt bikes along the paths in Greenbrook is illegal. Some residents are searching for solutions.

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  • Michael Eng
  • September 30, 2009
Mentors bring joy to foster care grads

Joining Our Youth Inc. assists young adults who have aged out of foster care to give them a proper start into adulthood.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 30, 2009
Bashaw teacher wins backyard makeover

Heather Patoray and her husband, Joe, will receive a $16,000 makeover. Work is expected to start Oct. 7.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • September 30, 2009
Panther Ridge home tops sales

Daniel and Theresa Morrow sold their home at 20220 69th Ave. E. to David and Cathy Kneeland, Bradenton, for $500,000.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 30, 2009
Mentoring program deals in poker ride

Saturday's poker ride begins at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Money raised will benefit Big Brother Big Sisters.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 30, 2009
Subway spokesman visits Ranch hospital

Jared Fogle and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO Jim Wilson spoke about their weight loss successes.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 30, 2009
Ranch couple launches leather repair business

Gene and Noreen Leone opened a Fibrenew franchise.

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  • September 30, 2009
Cops Corner 10.01.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2009
Young grapplers hit the mats

East Manatee Wrestling Kids Club teaches boys the sport's basic fundamentals in the hopes of building the program for the future.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2009
Braden River Pirates honor Coach Garrity

Prior to the start of Braden River's district opener versus Bayshore Sept. 25, the school's Athletic Booster Club dedicated a memorial tribute in memory of the Pirates' beloved coach.

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  • September 30, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Cole Medvetz

The Observer spotlights Lakewood golfer Cole Medvetz.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2009
Rutenberg joins Country Club East

Local builder Derek Nelson, a former Arthur Rutenberg Homes Building Company president and second-generation builder, will operate Nelson Homes Inc., an independently owned and operated Arthur Rutenberg Homes franchise.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2009
County announces "MTI Day"

The Manatee County School Board, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Bradenton and the City of Palmetto will all honor Manatee Technical Institute this week for winning the SkillsUSA National Championship for six consecutive years.

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  • September 29, 2009
Girl Scouts CEO retires

Sandi Stewart, CEO of Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. has announced her retirement to become effective on February 1, 2010. Stewart has served 23 years with Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida Inc.

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