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  • By Pam McTeer
  • July 22, 2009
Friends, family honor cowboy

Former SMR cowboy Randy Ballard died July 11 after a battle with cancer.

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  • By Gretchen Frueh
  • July 22, 2009
LETTER: Ranch's 'true hero' assists lost teenager

It is heartwarming to know that there are people who will go way beyond the necessary or comfortable to help a complete stranger and then not stay around for a thank you.

  • East County
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  • By Janet Mishner
  • July 22, 2009
LETTER: Mandel exemplifies ODA's excellence

I read with great pleasure and pride the story about Alyssa Mandel, The Out-of-Door Academy's librarian/belly-dancer.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • July 22, 2009
Lutheran church breaks ground on expansion

The new 3,500-square-foot expansion will provide more space for worship and fellowship.

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  • July 22, 2009
Cops' Corner 07.23.09

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

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • July 22, 2009
NEIGHBOR: Sandy Tryszyn

Sandy Tryszyn opened Sandra D's Hair Designs last September in Ranch Lake Plaza.

  • East County
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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 22, 2009
University Park home sells for $850,000

A home in Sloane Gardens sold for $850,000. Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 3,687 square feet of living area.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 22, 2009
District Delight

The Manatee East Little League 10- and-11-year-old All-Stars won their first district championship with an 8-5 victory over Braden River in game two of the best-of-three championship series July 16.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 22, 2009
Emeralds cheer team shines in Manatee

Dynasty Elite formed its Emeralds special needs team last year. The 14-member squad will begin practicing for the upcoming season during the first week of August.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 22, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Nick Runde

The Observer spotlights Braden River Little League 10- and-11-year-old all-star Nick Runde.

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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 22, 2009
Profiles of Summer: The Science Muse

In just 90 days, Molly Demeulenaere went from marketing G.WIZ Science Museum to running the entire operation.

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  • July 21, 2009
Man arrested for showing porn to minor

According to sheriff's office reports, Wal-Mart security staff observed Mehdi Mdalla, 33, approach a female juvenile several times while holding an iPhone playing a pornographic movie.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 21, 2009
Community Golf Scores 07.07.09 to 07.18.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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  • July 21, 2009
Buchanan to host transportation meeting

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan is hosting a transportation town hall meeting today at 1:30 p.m.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 21, 2009
Manatee Cal Ripken League to hold Fall registration

The Manatee Cal Ripken Youth Baseball League at Heritage Harbour will hold Fall 2009 registration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 8-9 and 15-16.

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