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VATICAN VACATION. Andrew, Anthony, and Nicholas Sevarino brought their East County Observer along while sightseeing at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, Rome.
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  • September 10, 2014
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WEDDING WISHES. Mike and Patt Staley visited Manchester, England, home of the Manchester United soccer team, while in England for their son's wedding at the Peckforton Castle in Cheshire.
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  • September 10, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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The Orlando Magic's Pat Williams shares about becoming a successful leader.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 10, 2014
Pat Williams headlines Alliance event

Orlando Magic Senior Vice President Pat Williams shared how to become a leader with Lakewood Ranch business professionals today, during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance membership luncheon.

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The next event at the Nathan Benderson Park will be the 2014 International Dragon Boat Festival, Oct. 24 through 26.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 10, 2014
Commission praises updates on Benderson Park

After listening to a presentation on the progress of construction of the rowing park, county commissioners commended SANCA for their work.

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Effective Friday, security personnel will be posted at 32 area elementary schools.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 10, 2014
Elementary schools to receive security officers

At its Sept. 9 meeting, the Manatee County School District voted to place security personnel at 32 area elementary schools.

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Cosimo's not only features traditional and specialty pizzas and pastas but also an array of gluten free pizzas, pastas, salads and entrees.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cosimo's

This week we went in the kitchen at Cosimo's with owner John Ganley as chef Alfredo prepares two signature pizzas, the margherita and the quattro formaggi. Get the recipes and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

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  • September 10, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • September 10, 2014
MTI hosts 9/11 blood drive

As the nation remembers the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Manatee Technical Institute will commemorate the tragedy with a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 10 and Sept. 11, at its main campus, 6305 State Road 70 East, in front of Braden River High Schol.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
Salon hosts benefit for transplant recipient

An East County salon is trimming up to support a local 32-year-old battling cystic fibrosis.

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  • September 10, 2014
Texting video goes viral

Seven million clicks. For Salt & Light Productions, the number was unimaginable.

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  • September 10, 2014
University Park lady golfers take swing for children

The University Park Country Club Ladies Golf Association, with the support of the 9-Hole LGA, has raised $3,516 to provide uniforms for children at Emma E. Booker Elementary School.

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  • September 10, 2014
Community Activities seeks scarers, event photographs

Love to be scared or, better yet, be the scarer?

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Fourteen-year-old Drew Bavaro, who has aspirations of playing for Boston College, will attend Cardigan Mountain School this year. Courtesy photos
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 10, 2014
Parting shot

Fourteen-year-old Drew Bavaro recently earned a scholarship to attend Cardigan Mountain School in Canaan, N.H.

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First-year ODA head coach Stefanie Betz, far left, saw the Lady Thunder open its district season with a 3-0 victory over Imagine High Sept. 4.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 10, 2014
Warm Welcome

Stefanie Betz spent six years as an assistant coach at volleyball powerhouse Venice High before taking over the helm at ODA this year.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 10, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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