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Since their wedding day Sept. 11, 2006, Jeanne and Spiros Kambitsis have lovingly called each other "chickadee," a nickname that stuck following their wedding-day visit to the Parthenon in Greece.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2013
Love is on the menu

East County restaurateurs Spiros and Jeanne Kambitsis were married in Greece. The event - the first of its kind in more than a century - drew national attention.

  • East County
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Giancarlo Facciolla attended dozens of home shows throughout the state in preparation for creating his own show in the East County.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2013
Home show slated for Heritage Harbour

Organizer Giancarlo Facciolla hopes to host other shows throughout the East County community.

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Kelly Gavin’s gifted class took a bow, after showing their film, "The Tide Pool Condos," Feb. 7, to their parents.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2013
BRE students chronicle ocean adventures on film

Students in Kelly Gavin's gifted class at Braden River Elementary premiered their movie on ocean life.

  • East County
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East County resident Kim Gennocro submitted this photo of a sunrise on Silverado Circle in River Club neighborhood.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
Weather Photo: MORNING REFLECTION

East County resident Kim Gennocro submitted this photo of a sunrise on Silverado Circle in River Club neighborhood.

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Allegria Bouquet with Merry Del Monte and Martha Pino
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Lady Fashion Show

Nearly 400 ladies of the Saint Clare of Assisi Women's Guild at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church turned out Feb. 9 for the organization's sixth annual fashion show.

  • East County
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Spyridoula Collum danced Hellenic Folk. She used to teach belly dancing for nearly 30 years
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Greek Glendi

The St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church held its 29th annual Greek Glendi Feb. 7 though Feb. 10. This year's edition featured Greek folk dancing, live music by ELLADA, a marketplace with jewelry and crafts, church tours and, of course, homemade Greek food.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Suncoast Porsche Cup

This Sunday's polo match will include a "Chinese New Year" themed tailgate contest.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2013
Pirates stopped short in OT

The Braden River High boys basketball team saw its season come to a close with a 69-61 loss to Charlotte in overtime of the Class 7A-District 11 semifinals Feb. 6.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2013
SaraMana ORT puts on the 'glitz'

SaraMana ORT recently hosted its "Puttin' on the Glitz" fashion show fundraiser at Michael's On East.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2013
Medical, pharmacy students shift learning

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine medical and pharmacy students traded their classroom study for a clinical education when they received their white coats Jan. 26, at Harvest United Methodist Church.

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  • February 6, 2013
East County student named youth delegate

Braden River High student Kylie Marcinkiewicz has been selected to represent Florida as a national youth delegate at the 2013 Washington Youth Summit on the Environment June 23 through June 28, at George Mason University.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2013
Sweeties cuddle for Main Street ride

Searching for something to do this Valentine's Day?

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2013
Napier's offers free cats for seniors

Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary has partnered with Purina's Pets for Seniors program to help adoptable cats at the sanctuary find a home, while helping seniors (age 55 and up) find a new furry friend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2013
How Will We Grow? Activity Centers

Manatee County planning officials are evaluating development in the community and how to ensure growth pays for the infrastructure improvements - water, sewer and other services - that come along with it.

  • East County
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Popi Ameres, executive chef and Popi’s Place owner, and Lakis Pape, food manager, lead a 300-plus group of volunteers. Greek salads will include plenty of onions.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 6, 2013
Hundreds of volunteers help put on Greek festival

The St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church hosts its 29th annual Glendi.

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