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East County | Neighbors

Jenny Newman and Deborah Mosher both feasted on crab tortellini soup.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Empty Bowls

East County residents filled their bowls for a good cause Oct. 19, as The Food Bank of Manatee hosted its annual Empty Bowls luncheon fundraiser, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2012
The Source opens thrift store

The Source Church will open its new thrift store at 11 a.m. today.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Rotary Club recognized for volunteer efforts

The Rotary Club of East Manatee received the award for Outstanding Volunteer Group in the Adopt-a-Road Program at Keep Manatee Beautiful's awards banquet Sept. 13, at Pirate City in Bradenton.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Tara celebrates San Gennaro

Residents of Tara Golf and Country Club recently enjoyed a special night out, during the annual San Gennaro Festival Night.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Not quite back in the saddle again

East County resident and business owner Jaymie Klauber may not be climbing into the saddle anytime soon, but that won't keep the polo rider from donning her riding boots.

  • East County
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Barbara Birkenberger submitted this sunset photo, taken at River Landings in East Bradenton.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Barbara Birkenberger submitted this sunset photo, taken at River Landings in East Bradenton.

  • East County
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Ethan Holley, 7, loaded up on breakfast with his dad, Andrew , and brother, Hudson, both not pictured.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Donuts with Dads

Children at Gene Witt Elementary School feasted on doughnuts Oct. 15 and Oct. 16, as the school's Parent Teacher Organization hosted its annual Donuts with Dads event.

  • East County
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Steve Anderson with his daughter Angelina
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gullett Elementary Fall Frolic

Gullett Elementary invited students and their families to enjoy an evening of fall festivities Thursday, Oct. 11. Families gathered in the cafeteria to play games, sing karaoke and enjoy some food with their friends.

  • East County
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Sitting among the pumpkins, 8-month-old Emma Pillsbury made for a picture-perfect moment.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

East County residents and thousands of others flocked to Hunsader Farms Oct. 13-14 for the first weekend of the annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival.

  • East County
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The Out-of-Door Academy senior quarterback Evan Wilson surpassed the 5,000-yard passing mark in the second half of the Thunder’s 27-14 victory over the Imagine School of North Port Oct. 12.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2012
Evan Wilson surpasses 5,000 passing yards as ODA tops Imagine School of North Port

The Out-of-Door Academy senior quarterback Evan Wilson eclipsed 5,000 career passing yards while lead the host Thunder to a 27-14 victory over the Imagine School of North Port Oct. 12

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Jim Pollet tended bar.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Supporters toast to Goodwill

Supporters of Goodwill Industries Manasota tipped their glasses Oct. 11, at the Polo Grill and Bar, to help raise money for the organization during its Charity Bartending Night.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
Students qualify for scholarships

Four Manatee County high school students have been named semifinalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program.

  • East County
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    By
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  • October 10, 2012
Golf outing to raise funds for brain trauma

East County mom Betsy Krutzig will swing big this weekend by hosting her first charity golf tournament.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
Salon rounds up ponytails

Boutique Out East will hold its second Ponytail Roundup Saturday, Oct. 13.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
Bashaw stride for cancer research

Bashaw Elementary School students Sept. 14 and Sept. 21 raised $225 for the school's team, The Can Do Core Crew, that will be participating in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk.

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