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Dennis Blazey, of Lee Wetherington; Christine Spelman, of Coldwell Banker; and Peter Mason and Doug Whitehill, of Lee Wetherington
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 6, 2013
Economic leaders forecast special destiny

A panel of Sarasota-Manatee economic leaders who spoke at a Manatee-Sarasota BIA Sales and Marketing Council event, dubbed 'Market Makers,' say the region must market itself as a global force.

  • East County
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When he’s not studying psychology or ushering at church, Edward Valdez, a veteran who lives in the Lost Creek Apartments in Lakewood Ranch, helps make cutting tools for a friend.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 6, 2013
Raised a Dominican, committed to the U.S.

Edward Valdez emigrated from the Dominican Republic at age 14 and enlisted in the U.S. Marines by 21. Now the veteran, 41, tries to regain footing in the civilian world.

  • East County
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Tom Zellars served as an assistant principal at Lakewood Ranch High since 2002.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • November 6, 2013
Lakewood Ranch assistant principal begins new job

This week, Tom Zellars left the place he called home for 12 years for Southeast High School, where he was reassigned.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 6, 2013
Manatee County revises Land Development Code

Changes to the county's Land Development Code seek to encourage redevelopment and economic development.

  • East County
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Bill and Joanne Curphey and Phil Derstine show their destination on a map.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 6, 2013
Area residents travel to Israel

The Rev. Phil Derstine, of Christian Retreat, and a group of 23 others head to Israel to discover their Christian roots.

  • East County
  • News
B.D. Gullett Principal Kathy Hayes, right, tries to persuade second-graders Thomas Garcia, 7, and Noe Flores, 8, to try squash.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 6, 2013
State produce fills cafeterias

Manatee County schools provide healthier options for students through homegrown fruits and veggies.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
News Briefs

American Eagle commits to future mega mall; Half Shell Seafood House opens on University Parkway

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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Local owners Kevin and Jodi McGaharan and their daughter, Blaire Greene, united with Gigi Butler, in apron, the founder of Gigi’s Cupcakes, for the East County store’s grand opening Oct. 19.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 6, 2013
Doing Business: Gigi's Cupcakes

Gigi's Cupcakes bakes and sells fresh gourmet cupcakes every day.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
It's Read Everywhere

Voting is now over for the 2013 "It's Read Everywhere" contest. Check the Nov. 14 issue of the East County Observer to see who took home the first-place prize, and for instructions on how to submit entries for next year!

  • East County
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Casagrande
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2013
High 5

The top five moments in sports this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo. The Miss Manatee Softball 8U All-Star team has posted a 24-2 record and won all five of its USSSA tournaments since it formed during the summer.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2013
Undefeated all-stars

The Miss Manatee Softball 8U All-Star team will compete in the Florida South State Championships Nov. 9 and Nov. 10.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo. Cardinal Mooney freshman Vince Sellers scored a 5-yard touchdown and had an interception in the Cougars 35-10 victory over Fort Myers Bishop Verot Nov. 1.ÂÂ
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2013
District champs

The Cardinal Mooney High football team captured its first district title since 2006 with a 35-10 victory over Fort Myers Bishop Verot Nov. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High boys swim team scored 397 points to win the Class 3A-District 8 meet Nov. 2 in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2013
Sidelines

Kudos: Lakewood Ranch High Boys Swimming; Lightning holds golf tourney in LWR; i9 sports season registration begins; LAX tournament accepting registration; Former Southeast star to offer training

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