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Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High Schools both received an “A” for the second year in a row.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 18, 2013
East County high schools get 'A' grades

Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High Schools earned 'A' grades from the state in the 2013 High School Accountability Grades released today by the Florida Department of Education.

  • East County
  • Schools
After the workshop, Superintendent Rick Mills will post his action plan to the district’s website for public viewing, based on his staff’s findings.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 18, 2013
School board to discuss response to audits

The Manatee County School Board will discuss corrective actions related to two state audits from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. today, during a special workshop.

  • East County
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The bananas foster is a Cafe L'Europe classic dessert prepared tableside en flambe.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 18, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe L'Europe

This week we went in the kitchen at Cafe L'Europe, with owner Betsie Coolidge, while servers prepare two signature tableside dishes, shrimp Pernod and bananas foster. Get the recipes and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 18, 2013
Coats for kids

Knights of Columbus Councils are helping children in need by providing coats to children in their communities through the order's Coats for Kids program.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 18, 2013
Santa sighting

Santa and his elf made a surprise stop Dec. 13, at WineStyles, in San Marco Plaza, by Harley-Davidson motorcycle, during the store's weekly Friday night wine-tasting event.

  • East County
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Josh Siegel. Rick Mills reassured his finance staff during a special holiday lunch that the district remains on a path to recovery, despite challenges presented in two state audits in the past month.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 18, 2013
Reports elicit strong response

Rick Mills, Manatee County School District superintendent, says his goals remain the same, even after two state Auditor General's Office reports revealed more financial challenges for the district.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 18, 2013
Developers plan Creekwood townhomes

Commission approves plans for 116 townhomes in the Creekwood community.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 18, 2013
Dancer lands a leading role in ballet

After playing nearly every role in 'The Nutcracker,' Isabelle Starner comes full circle, from a snow flurry to the Snow Queen.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 18, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo. Following her diagnosis with breast cancer, Allison Nelson got married and started a business that would leave a legacy after she died.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 18, 2013
Leaving a mark organically

Before Allison Nelson died of breast cancer, she started an organic produce business that donates vegetables to people with cancer through the Center for Building Hope, in Lakewood Ranch.

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Workers will try to mitigate the steepness of an eroded riverbank near the Braden River, behind Greenbrook Adventure Park.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 18, 2013
Braden River erosion repairs set to begin

Repairs to keep two bodies of water separated should take less than a week to complete, once started.

  • East County
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Photos by Pam Eubanks and Amanda Sebastiano. Fr. Frank Kirlangitis walks through the sanctuary of St. Barabara’s Greek Orthodox Church during a consecration ceremony Saturday.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 18, 2013
Sarasota church baptized during weekend ceremony

Members of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church celebrated the second most important event in the church's history.

  • East County
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Healthy Living Organic & Natural Market
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 18, 2013
News Briefs

Substitute teacher charged with child abuse; John Neal Homes hires new president of building; New Main Street health foods store opens; School district graduation rate improves

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Anne Corbett Brown and Patrick Ringley wrote "The Tree Highway" — the first in a series of children’s books.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 18, 2013
Couple teams up to write first children's story

Two residents released the first children's story in their series, 'The Adventures of the Nutters.'

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 18, 2013
All-women choir's performances are a lark

The University Park Women's Club Park Larks' performance season hits a high note as the group sings in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

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