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  • November 20, 2013
Free ride

The Tara Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) sponsored a limo ride and lunch for students who sold the most cookie dough as part of a fundraiser last month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
Ring for return

The adage may be 'Finders, Keepers,' but members of the Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club are eager to find the rightful owner of a lady's ring found after the Suncoast Food and Wine Festival Nov. 9, at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
Callin' for change

The East County Observer hasn't moved locations, but our phone number changed effective this week.

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Courtesy photo. Abigail Pfeiffer, left, plays miniature golf with McNeal Principal Norma Scott and friends Lauren Cunningham, Xavier Minton and Katelyn Valencia.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
'Tubs' of fun

Forty-five children from McNeal Elementary took turns riding in a Hummer limo and practicing their putting skills Nov. 7, at The Fish Hole Miniature Golf, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cindy Pearse’s “These Boots are Made for Workin”
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
Photo finish

The Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club recently hosted its first salon competition.

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  • Neighbors
Aranibar says her priority is to get the board to set a stronger set of policies and procedures for itself that are transparent and easy to follow.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 20, 2013
Aranibar elected school board chair

The Manatee County School Board voted 4-1 to make Julie Aranibar, the district 5 representative, chairwoman.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 20, 2013
Thanksgiving Day closures

Various Manatee County Government offices will be closed next week, in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Lynches Pub & Grub is located on St. Armands Circle and offers a selection of authentic Irish cuisine and American favorites.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lynches Pub & Grub

This week we went in the kitchen at Lynches Pub & Grub with owners and sisters Chris and Ethna Lynch as they prepare traditional Irish lamb stew. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

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Courtesy photo. Bayside Community Church Pastor Randy Bezet, pictured with his wife, Amy, said Bayside’s vision to engage the community and connect people with God has not changed.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 20, 2013
Bayside starts new addition

Bayside Community Church will break ground this week on a $16.5 million addition to its East Bradenton campus.

  • East County
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Baugh
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 20, 2013
Officials assess first year

Commissioners and East County residents - Vanessa Baugh and Betsy Benac - and School Board member Dave Miner, take stock.

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Eden Farms and Market Owner Sam Caruso shows his hardest hit area during the wet summer — the seedling house.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 20, 2013
Farmers look forward to 2013 strawberry season

After a wet summer, East County crop growers regroup and prepare for their most profitable crop of the season.

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Courtesy photo. Bob Rosinsky, president of Goodwill Manasota, and Fred Lopez gather 43 bales of clothing to be shipped to the Philippines.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 20, 2013
Area resident helps homeland

Lakewood Ranch resident and volunteer Fred Lopez reaches out to send aid to victims of Typhoon Haiyan.

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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 20, 2013
Warren Buffett's firm to sell homes locally

Berkshire Hathaway, the $162 billion conglomerate run by Warren Buffett, has entered the residential real estate market in East Manatee County and Sarasota.

  • East County
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In training, the East Manatee Fire Department firefighters, with their trainer, Mike Bloski, far right, of Hot Zone USA, work together to stop leaking fluids.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 20, 2013
Hazardous material leaks present unique challenge

East Manatee Fire Rescue trains its firefighters to become technicians to better respond to leaks of hazardous materials.

  • East County
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GreyHawk Landing’s original amenitiy center has been converted into a fitness center for residents.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 20, 2013
GreyHawk Landing opens amenity center

The lights are on for public use at the new amenity center in GreyHawk Landing West.

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