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Ruth Jones and her daughter, Allison Cavallaro, show off their fans and matching smiles before having tea and snacks at the “Proud as a Peacock” annual Ladies Tea. Courtesy photos
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2015
Ladies toast to charity

An unlikely friendship struck up April 23 between preschoolers and adults.

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Tom Waters, president and CEO of Easter Seals, Rose-Anne Frano, board chairwoman of Easter Seals, and Doug Domino, general manager of Meadows Country Club, show off the the monetary contribution.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2015
Meadows Golf Tournament raises $100,000 for charity

The Meadows Cup Pro Am Golf Tournament, one of the longest-running charitable golf tournaments in Sarasota County, added five more zeros to its running pot of funds raised for Easter Seals of Southwest Florida.

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Julia Butler shows off her handmade butterfly accessories.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2015
Of butterflies and becoming bigger

All God’s Children voluntary pre-K students spent weeks caring for caterpillars and watching their transformations within the classroom.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 20, 2015
Just the stats: East County 5.21.2015

The week in sports by the numbers.

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The Suncoast Storm ’02 team earned berths to both the ASA Nationals and USSSA Select Elite 12U National Championships slated for July.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 20, 2015
Taken by the Storm

The Suncoast Storm ’02 softball team has won four of its last six tournaments in the 14U division.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2015
News briefs

SCAT station on drawing board; County plunges into water park negotiations; Beruff appointed to healthcare commission

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Tom and Holly McAndrew gather with their children Thomas, 11, Merritt, 2, two foster children, center, Owen, 9, and Scarlette, 3. Photo by Pam Eubanks
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 20, 2015
Always enough love

A homemade welcome mat leading into the McAndrew home reads, “Welcome to our loud, crazy, fun, happy home.” With six children under one roof, the noise begins at 6:30 a.m. It doesn’t stop until nearly 9 p.m.

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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 20, 2015
The Hall way

Don Hall’s career gave him a lesson on overcoming adversity. His new role will put him to the test.

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Aubrey Grimwood cruises through the 2014 parade.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 20, 2015
Tribute to Heroes parade marches down Main

This year’s event includes a post-parade street party.

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This home at 7033 Brier Creek Court has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,836 square feet of living area. It sold for $845,000. Photo by Jessica Salmond
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  • Adam Hughes
  • May 20, 2015
Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home sells for $845,000

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

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 20, 2015
Waterlefe settlement seeks to build bridges

Waterlefe boards reach a crossroads as they seek an agreement on a long-disputed bridge.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 20, 2015
County gears up for speed changes

Manatee County commissioners may soon propose changes to make county roadway speed limits more consistent.

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File photoODA senior Austin Hoppe was named MVP for football and baseball as well as the Thunder’s male athlete of the year.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 20, 2015
Sidelines: East County 5.21.2015

Local sports news.

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  • May 20, 2015
Lakewood Ranch grad completes U.S. Naval Academy

Alec A. Bacon, a Lakewood Ranch High School graduate, successfully received his Bachelor of Science in systems engineering and a minor in Spanish from the U.S. Naval Academy May 22.

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Leanne Ibsais has a hard time deciding which coach to slime. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 20, 2015
Jump for fundraiser

Robert E. Willis Elementary School takes a giant leap forward with its Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser.

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