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Photo by Nan Miller. Art Association of Palm-Aire co-presidents Sara Masciopinto and Mary Beth Grey enjoy the luncheon.
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  • December 11, 2013
Tall tales

The Play Readers of the Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild were in fine form as they entertained at the Art Association of Palm-Aire's opening winter luncheon with 'Fractured Fairy Tales.'

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Courtesy photo. McNeal Elementary students Gavin Rieth, Supawadee Surattanont and Zac Bayor took home second-place awards.
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  • December 11, 2013
Catapulting into first place

Seven Manatee County elementary schools competed in the countywide Technology Student Association catapult competition Nov. 16, at Southeast High School. Students built the catapults on-site.

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  • December 11, 2013
Swinging silly

London Bay Homes recently hosted its inaugural Circus Sarasota Golf Tournament at The Founders Club.

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  • December 11, 2013
State report threatens school district recovery

The Manatee County School District could see as much as a $7.2 million reduction in its general fund balance as a consequence of a report from the state's Auditor General's Office.

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  • December 11, 2013
Benderson Park continues transformation

While the park constructs facilities to host a multitude of sporting events, officials work to make it a hub for locals' recreational activity as well.

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IRISS owners Martin and Deborah Robinson always had ambitious plans for their business's Lakewood Ranch home, at 10306 Technology Terrace, but growth this fast even surprised them.
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  • December 11, 2013
IRISS to expand headquarters

Less than a year after making Lakewood Ranch its home, infrared-window manufacturer IRISS plans to grow its space, its staff and its product lines.

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  • December 11, 2013
News Briefs

Cheesecake Factory coming to Mall at UTC; Two appointed to Manatee County Planning Commission

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Quinones, center
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  • December 11, 2013
Imagine School principal cleared of wrongdoing

The State Attorney's Office decided not to file charges against Selenia Quinones, the Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch principal accused of failing to report child abuse.

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Sandra Byers and Pete Vrinios join forces to create candy canes dipped in chocolate and sprinkles.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 11, 2013
Twist on tradition

A Lakewood Ranch business owner opens her doors to partner with a candy cane creator.

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  • December 11, 2013
Sarasota polo season swings into action

Athletes and the Sarasota Polo Club field maintenance team prepare for the upcoming season, which starts Dec. 15.

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  • December 11, 2013
McNeal Elementary teachers score highest in East County

Data released by the Florida Department of Education last week show McNeal Elementary has the largest percentage of highly effective teachers - 95.8% - for the 2012-2013 school year.

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Phil Woods, the new senior pastor for Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch, said he hopes to show Christianity can be intellectually credible and emotionally satisfying.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 11, 2013
Cornerstone welcomes new pastor

The Rev. Phil Woods finally is feeling settled in after becoming Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch's pastor in September.

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  • December 11, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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FAMILY FIESTA. Nolan Middle School student Jana Armstrong and her cousin, Grace Arthur, took their East County Observer on a recent cruise to Mexico. They made a quick stop at Fort George in the Cayman Islands.
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  • December 11, 2013
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com and click on the 'Contests' tab in the upper-right hand corner to submit your entries. We can't wait to see where The Observer will travel next!

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  • December 11, 2013
High Five Moments

The top five sports moments of the week.

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