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  • November 13, 2013
Tabernacle School celebrates veterans

Students at The Tabernacle Christian School paid a special tribute to military veterans Nov. 11, as they enjoyed a special Veterans Day service.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
VFW raises funds for Community Haven

East County-based Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities received $11,500 for programming, thanks to VFW Post 3233.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tuesday's Laurel Park Neighborhood Association meeting saw some residents raise concerns about a kayak launch site that will be part of a multi-use recreational trail.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 13, 2013
Laurel Park residents voice concerns about trail

A forthcoming multi-use recreational trail in Laurel Park has some residents worried about the neighborhood getting too crowded.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Local chalk artist Truman Adams lays down gridlines for his painting. Adams will be painting a 3-D version of the Statue of Liberty's head.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 13, 2013
Photo of the Day: Chalk Festival Preparations

Chalk Festival artists prepare to get started on their paintings, Wednesday Nov. 13. The festival takes place along Pineapple Avenue and will run from today until Monday Nov. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Florida Studio Theatre's new property (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 13, 2013
Florida Studio Theatre buys $180,000 property

Florida Studio Theatre buys a new residential property to house its actors.

  • Arts + Culture
Souvernir displays are kept within the doorway at the Beach Bazar in the Siesta Key Village, abiding by a county ordinance that bans Siesta merchants from outdoors displays of merchandise.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 13, 2013
Outdoor display ban under fire

The Siesta Key Village Association (SKVA) held a forum on Tuesday, seeking input from Siesta residents and business owners about potential changes to a countywide ordinance banning the outdoors display of merchandise.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2013
ODA scores first win

The Out-of-Door Academy girls basketball team defeated Sarasota Military Academy 37-20 Nov. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Rev. Elizabeth Deibert finally received the keys to her church’s new home, pictured behind her, Nov. 7. The property has lush green space and a pond.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 13, 2013
Church finds home

After eight years of uncertainty, Peace Presbyterian Church will occupy a permanent space, thanks to approval from the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
The Broken Egg
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 13, 2013
Owner sells Broken Egg

For Bob Kirscher, the time was now to sell the Broken Egg, including its popular location in LWR.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 13, 2013
Observed: East County Observer turns 15

The last 15 years of East County's history have been amazing - with high highs and low lows - but the East County has proved to be strong, resilient and optimistic.

  • East County
  • News
U.S. Navy veterans George Johnston and Richard Kichline speak about their service.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 13, 2013
Braden River High welcomes vets

Two Navy veterans share stories of their service in two U.S. conflicts - World War II and the Vietnam War.

  • East County
  • News
Aly Cote, 15, Sheel Patel, 15, Joe Komor, 16, Merritt Kendzior, 15, and Sean Martin, 16, prepare for the F1 in Schools World Competition.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 13, 2013
Local students speed toward the world finals

Five Manatee County students head to Texas to vie for the F1 in Schools world title.

  • East County
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Jim O’Donnell with three of his vases
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 13, 2013
Artists showcase talents

The Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch will feature artists such as wood turner Jim O'Donnell at its art show.

  • East County
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Photos courtesy of Mindy Towns/Mindytownsphotography.com. Debbie Coy keeps the crowd entertained with endless enthusiasm.
  • By Mindy Towns
  • November 13, 2013
Residents celebrate Nordstrom opening

About 600 people flocked to the Shoppes at University Town Center Shopping Center Nov. 7 for the much-anticipated opening of Nordstrom Rack.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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