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Joe Griffith currently is finishing his fire science engineering degree from the University of Cincinnati.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Joe Griffith

East Manatee Fire Rescue Lt. Joe Griffith recently opened his new safety and health training and consulting business on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

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  • February 16, 2011
Business Observer 02.17.11

O'Brien Family Farms celebrated its grand opening from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 12, at the farm, 16505 S.R. 64 E.

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  • February 16, 2011
News Briefs 02.17.11

Design work on the future Fort Hamer Bridge will be halted as engineers reexamine an environmental study for the project.

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This home in Riverdale features four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and a pool. It sold for $575,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 16, 2011
Riverdale home sells for $575,000

Larry and Shelley Stewart, of Goshen, Ind., sold their home at 4766 Mainsail Drive to Michael and Nancy Storey, Bradenton, for $575,000.

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  • February 16, 2011
Cops Corner 02.17.11

The suspect was in the store and got upset over a store policy. He made some statements that he was possibly going to attack members of Walmart's staff.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2011
Group to host incorporation presentation

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Incorporation Study Group will present about the potential incorporation of Lakewood Ranch and take resident questions during a forum Wednesday night.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 15, 2011
Baldwin wins Greater Tampa Junior Golf Tournament

Lakewood Ranch High junior golfer Connor Baldwin sank a 25-foot birdie putt on the third hole of a sudden death playoff to win the boys 16-18 Greater Tampa Junior Golf event Feb. 13 at Pebble Creek Golf & Country Club in Tampa.

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CornerStone Title's Tom and Mary Howard sponsored speaker Alan Thompson.
  • By Sheila Longo
  • February 15, 2011
CornerStone Title hosts speaker Alan Thompson

More than 85 real estate professionals flocked to The Polo Grill and Bar to hear inspirational speaker Alan Thompson Jan. 27. Thompson, an expert in neuro-linguistic programming and mind-mapping techniques, delivered a speech titled, "Jet Pilots Don't Have Rear View Mirrors."

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 15, 2011
Little Leaguers gear up for Opening Day

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little Leagues will welcome the start of the spring season with Opening Day Ceremonies Feb. 19.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 15, 2011
Mustangs send three to states

The Lakewood Ranch High wrestling team finished seventh at the Class 2A regional meet Feb. 11-12 at Charlotte High and had three wrestlers qualify for the state meet.

  • East County
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Caleb Esler and Karlie Pleasant say they hope to get married in June.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2011
A Valentine's Surprise

Caleb Esler proposed to River Club resident Karlie Pleasant yesterday under an oak tree at Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2011
Manatee commission to hold work session

Members of Manatee County Commission will meet at 9 a.m., Feb. 15.

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U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan will meet with LECOM representatives today.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2011
Buchanan visits pharmacy center

U.S. Rep, Vern Buchanan is scheduled to tour the Community Pharmacy of Sarasota at 10 a.m. today.

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Larisa Tikhonenkova enjoyed looking at all of the different craft items that were available during this year's Greek Glendi.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2011
GALLERY: Greek Glendi

Thousands of East County residents enjoyed the sights, sounds and smells of Greece during the 27th Annual Greek Glendi Festival Feb. 10-13 at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church. Festival-goers enjoyed authentic Greek cuisine, the sights and sounds of the Greek Company Orchestra and the Hellenic Folk Dancers Troupe, a Children's Adventure Zone, and a marketplace featuring custom jewelry and crafts, among others festivities.

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Braden River's girls were ready to party at this year's Father/Daughter Dance.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 13, 2011
GALLERY: BRE Father/Daughter Dance

Braden River Elementary School's girls celebrated a special night with their dads during the school's annual Father/Daughter Dance Feb. 11. The girls came decked out in party dresses and corsages and hit the dance floor as the deejay spun tunes.

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