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  • July 1, 2011
Manatee County offices will be closed July 4

Trash, recycling and yard waste collections for the week will be postponed one day from Tuesday through Saturday for residents in unincorporated Manatee.

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The building for the Honorably Discharged Veterans of Sarasota has a large American flag painted on one side of the building where there is a boarded up window. The building hosts meetings for veterans and holds bingo on Saturday nights.Â
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Spirit of America pt. 2

The Observer captures local spirit for its annual Fourth of July special section. We hope the photos included in the section resonate with you and not only show images of local life but spark ideas in your mind of what the "spirit of America" means to you.

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Lori Wolcott gasps as Fr. Dan dumps the first bit of holy water onto her son, Colin Spencer, 6 mos., during his Baptism Saturday, June 18 at Our Lady of the Angels.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Spirit of America pt. 1

The Observer captures local spirit for its annual Fourth of July special section. We hope the photos included in the section resonate with you and not only show images of local life but spark ideas in your mind of what the "spirit of America" means to you.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 30, 2011
District 26 All-Star Scoreboard for June 29

Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little League All-Stars both posted victories June 29 at G.T. Bray.

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  • June 30, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

The Observer Staff Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2011
Manatee FCAT scores improve

In Manatee, 31% of elementary and middle schools saw improvement in their FCAT grades compared to last year.

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Caroline Cestaro, Casey Henshaw and Ally Boudreau played talking flowers.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2011
Kids 'act up' at summer camp

Public performances of "Alice in Wonderland Jr." will be held today at 1 p.m., and 7 p.m., at Lakewood Ranch High School.

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Tim McGonegal is working on a new budget recommendation.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2011
Superintendent's contract extended

The Manatee County School Board on Monday extended Superintendent Tim McGonegal's contract through 2013.

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"Swampgrass" playing at J.R's Old Packing House.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 29, 2011
VIDEO: Sounds of America

Enjoy watching a video featuring different sounds that go along with the photos scene in this week's special section, Spirit of America.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

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  • June 29, 2011
BRE students honor teacher

Usually, a teacher may have one or two students who qualify as "teacher's pets."

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Levi Waxler has performed at Tropicana Field before Tampa Bay Rays games.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Levi Waxler snags television gig

The East County's resident sign-language celebrity now is taking his talent to television.

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David Hagberg started his writing career as a journalist.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 29, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: David Hagberg

David Hagberg released recently his new thriller, "Abyss." Learn more about her in our candid Q&A.

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Author David Hagberg, right, read a section about his character and friend, Ann Marie Marinaccio, during a Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club meeting June 23.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 29, 2011
ALTER EGO

If the villain in Palm-Aire resident and author David Hagberg's new book, 'Abyss,' sounds familiar, it's because she's named after fellow East County resident Ann Marie Marinaccio.

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“We’ve really been wanting to do this (type of award ceremony) to showcase members,” Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance President Bobbi Larson said. “This was the perfect project.”
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 29, 2011
Alliance, Observer Partner for new awards

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance and The Observer Group are seeking nominations for The Sandies Awards.

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