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District 5 Commissioner Donna Hayes has served on the commission since 2004.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2011
Hayes announces reelection campaign

District 5 Manatee County Commissioner Donna Hayes will run for reelection.

  • East County
  • News
Out-of-Door Academy preschoolers danced to "Lollipop" during the school's annual Jump Rope for Heart event today.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 11, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Lollipop, lollipop!

Out-of-Door Academy preschoolers danced to "Lollipop" during the school's annual Jump Rope for Heart event today.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 11, 2011
Lakewood tennis teams victorious in opening matches

The Lakewood Ranch High girls and boys tennis teams both opened their seasons with victories Feb. 8 and 9.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 11, 2011
Lady Pirates open season with win

The Braden River High softball team opened its season with a 4-0 victory over DeSoto Feb. 8.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 11, 2011
Pirates, Mustangs advance to district final

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball teams will face each other at 7 p.m., tonight in the Class 4A-District 10 championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
A meeting of both island and mainland mayors will convene sometime next month.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 11, 2011
Manatee commissioner calls for meeting

Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore wants to hold a meeting of mayors in Bradenton next month.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 11, 2011
Mustangs regional final postponed

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team's regional final at Cape Coral has been postponed until tomorrow night.

  • East County
  • Sports
Seven-year-old Erin Williams enjoyed breakfast with her dad, Mike.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2011
GALLERY: Willis Donuts with Dads

More than 600 dads and their children turned out this morning for Willis Elementary School's first-ever Donuts with Dads event. Members of the school's Parent-Teacher organization dished out about 24 dozen doughnuts in less than an hour.

  • East County
  • Schools
The approval will allow LECOM to keep on track to open the $52 million facility in 2012.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2011
LECOM dental school earns accreditation

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's Bradenton campus has received an initial accreditation for the school's new School of Dental Medicine.

  • East County
  • News
Diana Armbrust and Glo Reber
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 10, 2011
Second Hand Rose Fashion Show and Luncheon

Second Hand Rose Fashion Show and Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Winner Dr. Patrick Bower
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2011
Locals veg out for eating contest

On Saturday, Veg restaurant, in Gulf Gate, held its own eating contest with a healthier twist - veggie burgers.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2011
FAB is not your momma's craft guild

The artists of Fabulous Arts Boutique will showcase their dazzling works starting with an opening reception from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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B.J. Kleindist and Aida Florsheim
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 10, 2011
Organization shows appreciation for volunteers

Volunteers from Resurrection House homeless shelter were honored at the non-profit organization's annual volunteer appreciation dinner on Thursday, Feb. 10, at Church of the Redeemer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 10, 2011
OBITUARY: Elaine Seigle Gruber

Elaine Seigle Gruber, 89, was a former Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Colin Baenziger, of Colin Baenziger & Associates, is based out of Wellington.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2011
IDA hires search firm

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority board has hired executive recruiting firm Colin Baenziger & Associates to find a replacement for outgoing Executive Director Bob Fernandez.

  • East County
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