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The Chamber's luncheon was catered by Panera Bread.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 6, 2015
Manatee Chamber of Commerce members network at Power Luncheon

Representatives from 20 local companies met at the chamber headquarters Wednesday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
As the Manatee County School District embarks on a superintendent search, school board members hope the journey will bring the group closer together. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 6, 2015
Manatee school board seeks lesson on unity

The resignation of Superintendent Rick Mills is the latest test school board members face as they struggle to work together.

  • East County
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Ron Jarvis has spent years observing the alligators that have made their home in the pond behind his house. “It’s neat to see alligators — they’re smarter than people think,” he said. Photo by Jessica Salmond
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 6, 2015
Conversation with Ron Jarvis

Ron Jarvis was born in Tampa and spent part of his adult life in California as president of Technicolor Motion Pictures.

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Out-of-Door Academy senior Kimmy Comito will play lacrosse for American University next year. File photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 6, 2015
Sidelines: East County 5.7.2015

Local players chosen for all-star game; Suncoast Tennis League wraps up season; Pirates announce summer workouts; LWRCC accepting applicants for summer golf camp

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2015
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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Miranda Sisk reads her story, “Unexpected Friends,” to Dehron Pommells. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 6, 2015
Ranch seniors turn a new page with young readers

Lakewood Ranch High seniors teach elementary students the magic of reading during a storied event at Bashaw Elementary School.

  • East County
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Christine Kasten wants to foster stronger ties between local businesses and her new organization, SMART. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 6, 2015
New director plans for SMART growth

Christine Kasten takes the reins as the first paid executive director of the Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.

  • East County
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The Out-of-Door Academy junior M’Balia Bangoura won both the individual and overall singles titles at the Class 1A state championships last month. File photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 6, 2015
Thunder nets another golden girl

Out-of-Door Academy junior M’Balia Bangoura didn’t let a past injury stop her when she landed two titles at the Class 1A state championships.

  • East County
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The Out-of-Door Academy senior Tre Gregory cleared 13 feet to finish fourth in the Class 1A Track and Field Championships May 1.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 6, 2015
High five moments: East County 5.7.2015

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 6, 2015
County considers UTC expansion

Benderson Development is shopping a plan that would add more than 700,000 square feet to University Town Center.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High students serve faculty and guests dinner before the April 22 program begins. Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2015
Comedic kudos

Live from Lakewood Ranch, it’s Wednesday night!

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2015
Goal-getters

Harvest United Church on Wednesday donated more than $45,000 to Imagine No Malaria.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2015
News briefs

Lakewood Ranch High student earns West Point scholarship; School Board approves 2015-16 calendar; YO! Sushi opens second U.S. location

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 6, 2015
Cross-county bus ride? Maybe one day

An international mobility company has twice submitted a proposal to join Sarasota and Manatee transit systems and shave $2.5 million in overall operating costs.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 6, 2015
Wider LWR Ranch Boulevard in gear

SMR hopes construction of the Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Lorraine Road extensions can begin in early 2016.

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