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East County

    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2015
Growth continues at Manatee County schools

Growth continues at Manatee County schools

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 16, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 9.17.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 16, 2015
Country Club Village home sells for $950,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • East County
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Dave Chaloupka purchased Rosa Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard in July.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 16, 2015
Fiorelli family friend buys East County winery

Dave Chaloupka plans to revitalize Rosa Fiorelli's Winery & Vineyard, with new name, wine and services.

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The flag flew Monday, and will fly Tuesday and Wednesday of this week during the organ donation process.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 15, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center honors organ donor

The center will fly a “Donate Life” flag at its entrance this week.

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Author John Grisham will headline a fundraiser for the Manatee County library system. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 15, 2015
John Grisham to headline Manatee County library fundraiser

The author of "A Time to Kill" and "The Client" will help the Manatee Library Foundation reach its $175,000 fundraising goal.

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Hannah Figueras (far right) is among four Manatee County high school seniors vying for the 2016 National Merit Scholarship.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 15, 2015
Braden River High senior competes for scholarship

Braden River High School senior Hannah Figueras is among four Manatee County students who landed semifinalist spots for the 2016 National Merit Scholarship.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 15, 2015
Orioles to host fall instructional league

The Baltimore Orioles will host the team’s Fall Instructional League Sept. 22 through Oct. 13, in Sarasota.

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New Sir Knights pose with San Damiano Assembly Color Guard Members.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 14, 2015
Knights' council members raise ranks

Blood drive remembers 9/11

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Eileen and Jerry Finehirsh enjoy time with friends.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 14, 2015
Temple Emanu-El celebrates Rosh Hashanah

To commemorate the start of the Jewish New Year, a Sarasota synagogue, Temple Emanu-El, enjoyed a luncheon at The Meadows Country Club.

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The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2015
Manatee County hosts budget hearing

The public has an opportunity to weigh in on its $563.9 million net budget.

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Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey leads a discussion on finding her replacement. File photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2015
Lakewood Ranch executive candidate search narrows

More than 30 individuals have applied for Eva Rey's position leading Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

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Offensive linemen Gabriel Overmyer and Alex Salguero played youth football together for the Manatee Bulls. The two will play in their final rivalry game Sept. 18.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2015
Rival linemen ready to tackle district opener

Senior offensive linemen Gabriel Overmyer of Lakewood Ranch and Alex Salguero of Braden River played youth football together for the Manatee Bulls.

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Raymond Thomas
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2015
Pirates and Thunder notch Week 3 victories

Braden River remains unbeaten while ODA notches first win of the season.

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Hundreds charged through the Heart Walk heart to start the walk.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 12, 2015
Heart Walkers participate in fitness and philanthropy

The Sarasota Manatee American Heart Association walk raised more than $200,000 by Saturday.

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