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After winning the school district's logo design contest, sophomore Abigail Vigna is considering attending art school. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 30, 2014
East County student wins school district logo contest

Sophomore Abigail Vigna never thought the doodles she started etching in the margins of her notebook last year would translate into more than class-time entertainment.

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In 2011, Larry Rose founded a program that connects volunteers and youth in the juvenile justice system — Replay Outreach. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 30, 2014
Program gives youth a second chance

Replay founder Larry Rose has a plan to keep youth out of detention centers - but it will require help.

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Foundation for Dreams Director of Development and Fundraising Elena Cassella and Executive Director Susannah Cripe plan to use the new playground for camp activities. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 30, 2014
Nonprofit makes play toward long-term goals

Foundation for Dreams expects to complete its new barrier-free, $150,000 playground in mid-May.

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Benjamin Bell, center, meets with students at Imagine School to inspire them to appreciate being Americans. Photo by Josh Siegel
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 30, 2014
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier guard visits Imagine

Eighth-grade students will see the history they learned about when they travel to the Capitol.

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This Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home, which has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,974 square feet of living area, sold for $880,000. Photo by Josh Siegel
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 30, 2014
Country Club Village home sells for $880,000

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

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Photos by Amanda Sebastiano. Waldorf Sarasota teacher and puppeteer Connie Manson crafts a variety of puppets, including finger puppets, out of wool. She uses them in the classroom and at public puppet shows.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 30, 2014
VIDEO: Passion for Puppets

Puppeteer Connie Manson brings tales to life for students.

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Mindy Towns submitted this sunset photo, taken near Heron’s Nest Park in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2014
Weather: East County

Mindy Towns submitted this sunset photo, taken near Heron's Nest Park in Lakewood Ranch.

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A private fundraising drive is expected to help fund improvements to Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 29, 2014
Rowing park denied state funding

The state's 2014-15 budget does not include funding for improvements to Nathan Benderson Park, but the park is still on track to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

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SCF students who meet admissions requirements will now gain early acceptance to LECOM's Masters in Health Services program.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 29, 2014
LECOM and SCF join forces for masters program

State College of Florida students who meet admissions requirements will gain early acceptance to Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Master's in Health Services Administration (MHSA) program.

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Employee “Pcards” that act as credit cards will be shut down during the freeze.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 28, 2014
School district enacts spending freeze

To balance its budget, the Manatee County School District has enacted a spending freeze effective Monday, April 28 through June 30.

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The Legacy Boulevard gatehouse is the main entry and exit point into Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 28, 2014
Legacy gate repairs ahead of schedule

Pending county inspections, repairs to the Legacy Boulevard gatehouse at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club will finish ahead of schedule.

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Macy McHugh, Olivia Byrd and Emmy Little pose with a “Frozen” Barbie.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Moonlight Movie

Attendees of the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.'s Moonlight Movie night April 26, enjoyed barbecue food, tailgating, time outside and foremost, a free showing of 'Frozen.' Blankets and coolers filled the lawn of Greenbrook Adventure Park as participants anxiously waited for the movie to begin.

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Caitlin Pfeifle receives a tiara to wear for the evening.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Night with the Stars Special Needs Prom

The 400 attendees of the Night with the Stars Special Needs Prom sparkled with formal gowns, suits and constant smiles April 25, at Woodland, The Community Church. The free event, themed 'under the sea,' welcomed special-needs individuals ages 16 and older, for a night of music, dancing, food and socializing.

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Mark and Crystal Rothhaar dress for the cruise-themed event.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch YMCA Interactive Dinner

Patrons of the third Lakewood Ranch YMCA Interactive Dinner wore leis, sipped on cocktails and snacked on chicken spring rolls and other hors devours April 25, in the front room of the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom. Chef Tommy Klauber also led participants in a cooking lesson, while comedian Tim Wilkins hosted and entertained the guests throughout their culinary trials. Proceeds benefited the Lakewood Ranch Y scholarship campaign, 'Change the Odds.'

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Rex Tharp, a purple heart recipient and Army veteran from North Manchester, Ind. and Jon Carnes, a Naples native who served in the Marines
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Fun Shoot

The Ancient Oak Gun Club hosted the First Annual Florida Fun Shoot Friday, April 25. Proceeds from the event went to Operation Second Chance to assist wounded veterans.

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