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A mediation to resolve two lawsuits around the death of Donald Mader, a bicyclist who died April 4, 2014, after being struck by a vehicle, has failed.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2015
Mediation fails in cyclist death lawsuit

Joyce Mader, whose husband died in April after being struck by a car, has filed two lawsuits.

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Sophomore Brion Whitley fends off Logan Long and Aiden Crume of Southwest Florida Christian Academy.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 13, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Southwest Florida Christian Academy vs. Sarasota Christian School

Sarasota Christian School walks away with a 60 to 43 win against Southwest Florida Christian Academy. Tuesday's conference game win keeps SCS undefeated in their district.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2015
Surprise shower

When Susan Courter walked into the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch meeting Jan. 8, at Rose-dale Golf & Country Club, she had a momentary loss of words.

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Randy Bezet
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2015
Now open

The Rev. Randy Bezet, Bayside Community Church's senior pastor, welcomed members to the church's expanded East Bradenton campus during special grand opening services Jan. 10 and Jan. 11.

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Ina Gross, left, was found dead in her Ranch home Jan. 9, 2012. She's pictured with her late husband, Samuel.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2015
Gross maintains innocence

After discovering last week that there's a warrant out for his arrest, Thomas Gross says he did not kill his mother.

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East Manatee Fire Rescue Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal George Ellington, Deputy Chief of Administration Lee Whitehurst and Fire Rescue Chief Byron Teates try to pinpoint and manage East County's growth. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 13, 2015
Fire district grapples with growth

East Manatee Fire Rescue's biggest problem is making sure fire trucks fit in communities.

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Former Braden River High School student Sam Woolf released his first EP Dec. 31. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 13, 2015
Idol contestant prepares for career

Former 'Idol' contestant Sam Woolf released an extended play release of five songs.

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Jasmine Stanton, 16, shows off her dairy heifer, Karim. "It's fun," she says of the fair. "You get experience that not many people do." Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2015
Manatee County fair opens 99th season

The theme of this year's Manatee County fair is 'Put some AG in your culture.'

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Tara CDD Field Manager Jim Kaluk and Tara CDD Supervisor Beth Bond look at landscaping at the entrance to Tara Preserve, off Tara Preserve Lane and Tara Boulevard. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2015
Tara CDD crossing in sunshine

As the Tara CDD considers improvements to community landscaping, it's forced to open and close meetings during a 12-point walking/vehicle tour of the community.

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Most East County schools allot 15 minutes for recess, but currently there’s no policy in place that protects recess time. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 13, 2015
Recess allotment questioned

A 15-minute portion of the day East County students in grades K-5 use to socialize or chase friends around the playground has become a tense subject for parents, teachers and the Manatee County School District. It's one that's even sparked a lawsuit.

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  • January 13, 2015
News Briefs

County closing Jiggs boat ramp for upgrades; Memorial service for Dan Nolan set for Friday; Peace Presbyterian seeksto expand its footprint

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This photo was taken on top of an old bank that was destroyed in the war. The orange building in the background is Alisha Erozer's school, United World College, in Mostar. Courtesy photos of Alisha Erozer
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2015
Former Ranch student finds home in Mostar

Alisha Erozer says she's gaining global perspective as she studies with students from 42 countries.

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Cindy Gordon has loved birds since she was a child. Now, she's the founder of a new Ranch bird club — the Avian Club.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 13, 2015
Join the club!

Lakewood Ranch formed three new clubs this month and residents continue to add new groups to the mix.

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Joel Henderson has spent years in kitchens as a chef. Today, he's his own boss. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 13, 2015
Doing Business: Scrambled

Joel Henderson remembers what it was like to be an employee who dreaded going to work.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2015
Ranch showcases new films comes to Ranch

The Inspiration Academy will show 35 national and international films competing for a 'Best of Fest' award.

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