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East County | Neighbors

Rae and Bob Levene
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2013
Families participate in 'food fest'

East County residents pitched in Jan. 13, at Temple Sinai, as the temple hosted its fifth Jewish Food Festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Boston Crusaders color guard poses at the Inaugural Parade. Lakewood Ranch sophomore Sammy Hyatt is second from right in the back row. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 23, 2013
March of a Lifetime: Inaugural Day Parade

Greta Curry, Sammy Hyatt and Matt Vaadi marched in the 57th Inaugural Day Parade with the Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lexi Brown loved animals, had a goofy sense of humor and always smiled. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 23, 2013
Lexi Brown shared life of joy

The 10-year-old fifth-grader at Gene Witt Elementary, known for her wide smile, goofy antics and love for animals, touched everyone she encountered.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Sweetbay Supermarket at 8750 State Road 70 E., Bradenton, will be one of 33 Sweetbay groceries to close by mid-February.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2013
Sweetbay announces closures

The East County Sweetbay Supermarket location will close by Feb. 13.

  • East County
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Gary Booher, James Rogoze, Susan Ellis, Irwin Davis and Joe Novarro
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 23, 2013
Country Club West residents welcome association autonomy

The newly resident-controlled, experience-heavy board vows to fight for the homeowners and work closely with Community Development District 6.

  • East County
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Manatee County Planning and Zoning official John Osborne presented details of a two-year study on possible growth-management strategies Jan. 15.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2013
How Will We Grow? 'Staying the Course'

MANATEE COUNTY - Density is a consistent topic when it comes to discussions of development. This discussion was no exception.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Anita Cox submitted this photo of a boy catching some rays on the beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Anita Cox submitted this photo of a boy catching some rays on the beach.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 22, 2013
Sarasota crowns new No. 1 singles player

Hugo Armando was named Sarasota's No. 1 singles player after defeating Ty Braswell Jan. 13 in the Totally Tennis Exhibition Series.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 22, 2013
SMA wrestler posts fifth-place finish

Sarasota Military Academy wrestler Connor Steinfeld finished fifth in the 126-pound weight class of the Ippolito Tournament Jan. 18-19, at Brandon High.

  • East County
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Sherlyn Best, Haley Mercer and Sandra Maddox represented Nolan Middle Schools FFA chapter.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Fair

The sights and sounds of the 97th Manatee County Fair are filling the skyline in Palmetto, where East County residents and others are enjoying midway rides, a smorgasbord of food, livestock shows, exhibits, concerts and more.

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Dania Castellucci, Liz Cashen, Cristina Najmy and Rebecca Herrman
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beertopia

East County residents flocked Jan. 19 to Gold Coast Eagle Distributing for a night of beer, food and fun, as the Junior League of Manatee County hosted its annual Beertopia event.

  • East County
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Forest animals join in song.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA performs 'Winnie the Pooh'

Middle school students at The Out-of-Door Academy are bringing to life a childhood favorite, with performances of 'Winnie the Pooh Kids. Shows run at 7 p.m. through Jan. 19, at ODA's Lakewood Ranch campus.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 17, 2013
School Board's Citizen Advisory Group picks 10 best superintendent candidates

The group of 20-plus community members narrowed the 28 applicants to 10 who they believe meet the board's criteria for its next superintendent.

  • East County
  • News
A SMART volunteer shows Breanna Fedee, 7, how to use a curry comb.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2013
SMART, school saddle up for equine learning

Seven-year-old Veronica Garduno squealed half in excitement, half in terror as Norman, a Haflinger pony, pushed his nose hard into the bucket she held.

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Cardinal Mooney senior Christina Warren put down the tennis racket a few years ago and joined crew.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 16, 2013
Rowing Forward: Christina Warren

Cardinal Mooney High senior Christina Warren recently received a scholarship to row for Princeton University next year.

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