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East County | Neighbors

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  • January 9, 2013
University Park club provides holiday cheer

The University Park Women's Club helped create a happier holiday for girls in Manatee County.

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Jordan Sanders got into the Berklee College of Music, which boasts an alumni base that has won 250 Grammys and Latin Grammys.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • January 9, 2013
Braden River student receives coveted prize

Senior Jordan Sanders, 17, a singer/songwriter and saxophonist, earns a partial scholarship to Berklee College of Music, in Boston.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Giuliano Hazan learned about his family's passion for food during Shabbat dinners at his grandparents’ house. He later opened his own cooking school in Italy while authoring award-winning cookbooks. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 9, 2013
Jewish Book Festival opens in Lakewood Ranch

Italian chef Giuliano Hazan will open the festival with a presentation Jan. 13, in Lakewood Ranch.

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Jeanne Larranaga in a costume she will wear during Sunset Boulevard. Courtesy of John Larranaga
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 9, 2013
Showstopping career: Jeanne Larranaga

A January performance as Norma Desmond in 'Sunset Boulevard' at The Players Theatre in Sarasota will be the latest in a storied community-theater career for East County resident Jeanne Larranaga.

  • East County
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Kelly Rockett-Safford submitted this wave photo taken at sunset on Coquina Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Kelly Rockett-Safford submitted this wave photo taken at sunset on Coquina Beach.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 8, 2013
ODA blanks Bayshore

The Out-of-Door Academy girls soccer team blanked Bayshore 8-0 Jan. 7.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 8, 2013
Tornadoes blow past Sailors

The Booker High boys basketball team cruised to an 80-50 victory over Sarasota Jan. 7.

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Maggie Bechtold submitted this sunrise photo, taken over Lake Uihlein in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 7, 2013
December Cool Today Monthly Winner

Maggie Bechtold submitted this sunrise photo, taken over Lake Uihlein in Lakewood Ranch.

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The concert is held at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 4, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

Tonight's event will feature music by Goodbyeddie.

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Daphne VonCannon, Israel Olma and Lexi Moore perform “Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” during Braden River High School’s Talent Show Nov. 29, in the school’s auditorium. Published Dec. 6, 2012.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2013
December Year in Pictures: East County

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of December 2012.

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Interim Superintendent David Gayler and the school board heard new academic plans from Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Bob Gagnon in a December workshop.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Schools

Last year's budget disaster weighs on the minds of school board members and administration as they prepare to hire a new superintendent in 2013.

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Photos by Mark Wemple
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 2, 2013
Through the Trees

A bold couple seeks success with a new entry in an old industry: Florida amusement and recreation. It's a good thing they aren't afraid of heights.

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 2, 2013
U.S. Air Force photographer comes home early for Christmas

Technical Sgt. Donald Allen returned from a seven-month stay in Africa to surprise his children at school.

  • East County
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Sadie Fletcher, of Lakewood Ranch, gets a good view from the shoulders of her dad, Don, during Light the Night Nov. 3. Published Nov. 8, 2012.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 1, 2013
November Year in Pictures: East County

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of November 2012.

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Maya Griffin, 4, is prepared for the rain, during International Walk to School Day at Braden River Elementary Oct. 3. Published Oct. 11, 2012.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 31, 2012
October Year in Pictures: East County

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of October 2012.

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