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Ray and Linda Baker and Jane Thompson, seated, with Brian Thompson and Steve Peters, standing
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Valentine's Day concert benefits animals

The Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch hosted a Valentine's Day performance featuring Katherine Alexandra and Alexander Dillan, to benefit the organization. Attendees enjoyed cocktails, appetizers and desserts as the enjoyed the show.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2013
Charlie Christ to speak in Lakewood Ranch

Former Florida Gov. Charlie Christ will speak at an awards dinner March 15.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
Tractor Supply hosts FFA fundraiser

It's your last chance to celebrate National Future Farmers of America Week.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
East County shows support for teacher

A bone marrow drive for Nancy Newby saw success, with more than 100 people turning out to see if they could be a match for the McNeal Elementary School teacher.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
Meals on Wheels PLUS seeks donations, volunteers

Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, which runs Manatee County's food bank, is seeking yarn donations. Volunteers use the yarn to crochet or knit blankets and slippers for needy seniors. Donations can be dropped off at 811 23rd Ave. E., Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Donna Vasko was delighted with the curtains exhibit. Courtesy.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
Palm-Aire artists visit Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers

Members of the Art Association of Palm-Aire recently took a bus coach, for their annual Ruth Levin Scholarship Bus Trip, to visit the Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
Democratic Club offers scholarships

The Democratic Women's Club of Manatee County is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a Democratic high school or college student.

  • East County
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Mantee County Schools interim Superintendent David Gayler called Manatee County the state destination for technical education in his speech. Linda Agresta, MTI assistant director, watched. Josh Siegel
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 20, 2013
MTI celebrates its new campus

Multiple ribbon cuttings and speeches ring in the new $44 million 210,000-square foot campus at State Road 70 and Caruso Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Coopers celebrate their win with the Design and Dine Contest team. Photo by Eddie Kirsch.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 20, 2013
Design and Dine Contest Winners: Kevin and Missy Cooper

Monday, Feb. 18, representatives from ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance and Design, Michael's On East and the Observer Media Group set out to surprise the winners of the Design and Dine $10,000 Backyard Makeover contest.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Reanna Gregory

The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Reanna Gregory won the high jump, triple jump and long jump at the ODA Invitational Feb. 12.

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East County resident Monica Mingote submitted this photo of Jiggs Landing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
Weather Photo: COLORFUL CLOUDS

East County resident Monica Mingote submitted this photo of Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2013
Gettel honors Manatee County school teachers

An appreciation awards ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. today, at Toyota of Lakewood.

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Peggy Sue Mitchell, Pam Trudel, Joyce Goacher, Anita Moltz, Mary Jane Hamilton, Beatty Shipley, Margorie Martini and Marge Vaadi modeled clothing from Dillard's.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LOSNA Fashion Show

Ladies of the Oriental Shrine of North America hosted a fashion show Feb. 16, at Tara Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2013
Carriage rides offered in Lakewood Ranch tonight

The Valentine's Day rides were cancelled because of inclement weather.

  • East County
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In 2011 the Halperins took their children to Disney World. "We have a commitment that it's forever. To me it's not negotiable whether we are going to be together or not," Gary Halperin says. Courtesy photos
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 14, 2013
Love story contest winners: Gary Halperin and RoseAnne McCabe

Gary Halperin and RoseAnne McCabe happened to be at the same place at the same time when chance brought them together 12 years ago.

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