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Mike and Katie Emmons pose with event sponsor Fernando Pires, center.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Taylor Emmons Fundraiser

More than 300 people joined in support of the Taylor Emmons Scholarship Fund for its fourth annual Charity Golf Classic and Texas Hold 'Em Tournament Jan. 24.

  • East County
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Elvin Karimov, 9, unlocks a door to win a prize.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Winter Carnival

Families at McNeal Elementary School enjoyed a day of carnival-style games, pizza and hot dogs, a silent auction and other festivities during the school's Winter Carnival Jan. 24, at the school.

  • East County
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Michelle Fegan, Cemia Gough and Lexi Tibbets-Black are in fifth grade.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Father-Daughter Dance

Freedom Elementary School's Parent Teacher Organization hosted a special winter wonderland-themed Father/Daughter Dance Jan. 23.

  • East County
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This week’s FYI Friday features news about a possible indoor surf park, a raging fire on Lido Key and more!
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 22, 2015
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2015
Talbots opens new store

Talbots opens at The Mall at University Town Center today.

  • East County
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Laurie Russell is excited about recognition she received for three years of service.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 21, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRCAC Volunteer Appreciation Social

To show gratitude to its volunteers for their work on the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.'s range of annual events, the group hosted its 3rd annual Volunteer Appreciation Social, Jan. 22, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
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A mock 2015-2016 school year calendar shows Manatee County students begin classes Monday, Aug. 24 and end classes on Friday, June 10, 2016.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 21, 2015
Manatee County School District seeks input on 2015-2016 school year calendar

Input from a committee comprised of district administrators, union representatives, instructional and support staff, parents, and clergy created a mock 2015-2016 school year calendar. The district seeks public input. Email [email protected] or call Paul Hockenbury at 751-6550, ext. 2315.

  • East County
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Alliance Chairman David Fink accepts the gavel and leadership position from former Chairwoman Annette Gueli.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 20, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: LRBA Annual Membership Luncheon

To celebrate another year - its 10th - the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance offered members salads and socializing, as the group welcomed its new Chairman David Fink, Jan. 21, at the 2015 Annual Membership Luncheon, housed at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. The group also introduced its new board of directors, followed by a presentation on the alliance's history and growth led by Observer Media Group CEO Matt Walsh.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2015
Samoa sensation

Love a little cookie slathered in caramel, chocolate and coconut?

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Randy Cooper and Mary Lou McFate
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2015
Reading time

Manatee County's Conservatory Park has a new attraction - a Little Free Library.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2015
All teed up

Neal Communities is adding a little swing to B.D. Gullett Elementary School's Neal Communities Golf Challenge.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2015
Tooth time

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Dental Medicine is offering free dental screenings for a limited time.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2015
Hole-in-one

The Legacy Men's Golf Association last month presented a $10,000 check to the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund during a special ceremony at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
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  • January 20, 2015
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great trip? Make sure to take your Observer along! Snap a photo of you holding your Observer on vacation, then submit it and you could win travel tickets, courtesy of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. YOUROBSERVER.COM/ITSREADEVERYWHERE

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Amad Brayboy, Chase Maasdorp and Kolbe Ward rely on each other on and off the court as teammates and best friends. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 20, 2015
Basketball diaries

Kolbe Ward's return to the Out-of-Door Academy in August meant reuniting three friends whose close connection translates to clear communication on the court.

  • East County
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