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  • Michael Eng
  • October 14, 2009
Lakewood club to throw Monster Ball

The costume gala will raise money for My Community Makeover, an organization that helps Manatee County families in need complete home renovation projects.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 14, 2009
Resident plans Veterans Day honor wall

Larry HarNess, a Navy veteran, is asking residents to submit photos of their veterans for a special Wall of Honor to be displayed at the Braden River Branch Library.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 14, 2009
Bulldog vets embrace final season

Six players on the East Manatee Bulldogs' midget squad started playing flag football when they were 5 years old and have continued to work their way up through the system.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2009
Olympic hopeful opens equestrian center

International show-jumping professional Brock Clermont will hold an open house for the 33-stall facility on Oct. 17.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2009
Resident glides into new business venture

Steve Sipes opened Kiss the Sky Kiteboarding recently.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2009
Napier's sanctuary searching for more land

Owners Alan and Sheree Napier currently care for more than 30 horses, but they are unable to take more because they are out of room.

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  • October 14, 2009
Cops Corner 10.15.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • October 14, 2009
Mote Ranch home tops transactions

Marjorie and Darrel Adamson of Mansfield, Mo., sold their home at 6715 Coyote Ridge Court to Harvey and Lyn Sirota, Bradenton, for $350,000.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 14, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Kristin Zarrella

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch's Kristin Zarrella.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 14, 2009
Braden River Soccer Club to host Halloween Havoc

Teams from throughout the state will flock to the East County for the tournament Oct. 16-18.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2009
Car burglars hit Lakewood

According to Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports, the burglars entered cars on Arrowhead Run, Bullrush Terrace and Hyacinth Place.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2009
Sheriff's office conducts drinking bust

Two East County businesses were caught selling alcohol to minors during the Oct. 10 operation.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2009
RSVP Manatee opens Ranch office

RSVP Manatee is a program of Senior Friendship Centers and Friendship Volunteer Center that partners individuals who are 55 years old and older with local community service opportunities.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 13, 2009
East County sports wrap-up

Led by freshmen Kristin Zarrella and Olivia Ortiz, the Lakewood girls cross country team won the Manasota Track Club Invitational Oct. 10 at McIntosh Middle.

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  • October 12, 2009
SMR's Jensen to speak at Mote Marine

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen is one of the keynote speakers at the Mote Marine Symposium on Land-Sea Interactions in Southwest Florida.

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