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Laurel and Jenny Audet learned about the special-needs prom six years ago, when it was held at a different venue. (Photo by Amanda Sebastiano)
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 16, 2014
Special-needs prom event brings big expectations

Jenny Audet and her sister, Laurel, will attend the Night with the Stars Special Needs Prom, to be held 7 to 10 p.m. April 25, at Woodland, The Community Church, 9607 E. State Road 70, Bradenton.

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David and Judy Baker
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  • April 16, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. We can't wait to see where The Observer will travel next!

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  • April 16, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

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Courtesy of Rob Migliaccio
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 16, 2014
Sidelines

Mustangs to hold free clinics; Lakewood to tee off in Champ Scramble; Lakewood alum sails to victory; Golfers prepare for Concession Cup

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  • April 16, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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This Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home, which has four bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 5,837 square feet of living area, sold for $1.85 million. (Photo by Pam Eubanks)
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  • Adam Hughes
  • April 16, 2014
Country Club Village home sells for $1.85M

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

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Richard Cochran submitted this sunset photo, taken in GreyHawk Landing.
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  • April 16, 2014
Weather: East County

Richard Cochran submitted this sunset photo, taken in GreyHawk Landing.

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Roberts most recently was the City of Baltimore’s chief accountant.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 15, 2014
School district hires finance director

Rebecca Roberts replaces Tommy Crosby as the finance director for the Manatee County School District.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 15, 2014
Orioles to hold extended Spring Training

Baltimore Orioles minor league players will be in action during an extended Spring Training, which will continue through June.

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  • April 15, 2014
Professional Bowlers Sarasota Open this week

The Professional Bowlers Association 50 Regional Tour will return to Sarasota Lanes April 16 through April 18 after a 30-year absence.

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Cardinal Mooney’s Cal Davidson anchored the boys 4x800-meter relay, which finished third.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 1A-District 10 Track Meet

The Out-of-Door Academy and Cardinal Mooney High boys and girls track teams competed in the Class 1A-District 10 meet April 10, at ODA.

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Haile Middle School Principal Janet Kerley announced her retirement April 8.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 14, 2014
Janet Kerley will retire from Haile Middle School

After 12 years at Haile Middle School, Principal Janet Kerley will retire at the end of the school year.

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Marian McKane, Betina Mlademoba, Luke Truskowski and Addyson Rudd (bottom) walked for Emmabella Rudd (far right).
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  • Josh Siegel
  • April 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes

JDRF held a Walk to Cure Diabetes at Lakewood Ranch Main Street April 12. Walkers and attendees could also enjoy food and music.

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Liliana and Elorsa Allen with Deivis and Violet Cadavid
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  • Josh Siegel
  • April 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bayside Eggolution Egg Hunt

Bayside Community Church held its annual Eggolution Easter Egg Hunt at Lakewood Ranch Park April 12. In addition to the massive hunt, attendees could play on inflatable games and slides and visit with the Easter Bunny.

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Emily and Miley, 5, Driscoll
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  • Josh Siegel
  • April 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tabernacle Easter Egg Drop

The Tabernacle Church held its 2nd Annual Easter Egg Drop April 12. The event featured more than 15,000 eggs plus other games and activities.

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