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Joe Curley brought out his 2005 Ford GT, a vehicle made to celebrate Ford’s 100th anniversary.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ponies Under the Palms

The Mustang Club of West Central Florida on Nov. 18 hosted the 21st annual Ponies Under the Palms Ford and Mustang show, held this year on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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Christina Meiser and Aliana Diaz both experienced bullying firsthand. Now, the girls are fighting it with a Facebook page that offers support for bullying victims.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • November 21, 2012
East County teens tackle bullying problem

Christina Meiser and her friend, Aliana Diaz, have started a Facebook page for victims of bullying.

  • East County
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Sheri Miller and Jeanne Larranaga posed for a photo while wearing their tiaras.
  • By Gabby Ojeda
  • November 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiara Tea

Ladies of Stoneybrook, and their friends, gathered for an afternoon 'Tiara Tea' Nov. 10 at the Stoneybrook Recreation Center.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Saturday is Small Business Saturday

East County residents can support their friends and neighbors this weekend by shopping locally. Nov. 24 is Small Business Saturday.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Hayes, McClash celebrate retirement

After years of public service, Manatee County Commissioners Donna Hayes and Joe McClash are celebrating their retirements.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
SMART to hold tack sale

In keeping with the Black Friday spirit, Sarasota-Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, or SMART, will host a tack sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 23, at Tractor Supply Co., 4404 E. State Road 64, Bradenton.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Farmers market adds offerings

The weekly Farmers Market at San Marco Plaza has added new vendors and is now offering free-range chicken and grass-fed beef, lamb and pork.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 20, 2012
Extra Innings hosts Thanksgiving Clinic

Extra Innings of Sarasota will host its 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Baseball and Softball Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 21 and 23-24.

  • East County
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As the new CEO of Meals on Wheels PLUS, East County resident Maribeth Phillips now oversees the day-to-day activity of the organization made up of almost 100 employees who help deliver between 600 and 1,000 meals on average per day.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 20, 2012
New Meals on Wheels PLUS CEO hits the ground running

Maribeth Phillips helps deliver meals and gets to know staff in the first weeks on the job.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 20, 2012
Labor of Love: Sarasota International Cricket Club

The Sarasota International Cricket Club, which is home to about 40 members, will host its annual Sarasota Six-A-Side Festival.

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Out-of-Door Academy senior Caroline Dailey signed a national letter of intent to play tennis for the University of South Carolina during a school-wide assembly Nov. 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 20, 2012
Lady Thunder tennis star signs with Gamecocks

Caroline Dailey, a senior at ODA, signed a national letter of intent Nov. 16 to play tennis for the University of South Carolina.

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Cindy Gilburne, 49, was bat mitzvahed Oct. 16, at Temple Emanu-El.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 20, 2012
All grown up again

At 49 years old, Cindy Gilburne reaches Jewish adulthood when she becomes a bat mitzvah.

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Kailyn Scully took this photo in her backyard in Country Creek.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Kailyn Scully took this photo in her backyard in Country Creek.

  • East County
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After going long on their warm-up, runners Stephanie Phillips and Avlan French set a quick pace to catch up with the group.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Hustle

East County runners hustled to raise money for the All Faiths Food Bank, during Harvest United Methodist Church's annual Harvest Hustle 5K race Nov. 17, at the church.

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Artist Janet Jarzyna took first place in the personal adornment category.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Artistic Attraction

Lakewood Ranch artists showed off their talents Nov. 17, as the Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch hosted its annual Fall Art Show and Sale, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

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