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Grand Knight George Haviland with Pete Cleary
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • September 25, 2010
Luau Love at St. Michael the Archangel

Leis and Hawaiian shirts brought color to the Knights of Columbus' pig roast luau on Saturday, Sept. 25, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sharee Bober, Michelle Anderson and Savannah Bober are ready to participate in the Walk for Kids
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • September 25, 2010
Day for Kids

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County hosted its Day for Kids and Walk for Kids on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Lee Wetherington Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Spencer Rosenstien helped keep the hula-hoops handy for the contest.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 25, 2010
Witt families enjoy Sock Hop

Students and families at Gene Witt Elementary School twisted the night away at the school's 11th annual Welcome Back Sock Hop. Guests enjoyed pizza and other refreshments, dancing and hula-hoop and other contests.

  • East County
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Co-Chairwoman Peggy Sweeny, Simon Mumme, Rita Duclos and Co-Chairwoman Rhoda Beningson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 24, 2010
Meet Me at the Barre

Meet Me at the Barre

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H.J Sauer and his wife Julie, front, enjoyed dinner with Bonnie Mittelstadt.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 24, 2010
Progressive dinner offers taste of world cuisine

Sixty East County residents made their way down Lakewood Ranch Main Street during the Around the World Progressive Dinner Sept. 24. With stops at five Main Street eateries, guests enjoyed samples of foods from all over the world, including Scotland, Argentina and France.

  • East County
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The Mustang offense was impressive against Ida Baker.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 24, 2010
Mustangs cruise to road win in Cape Coral

Under the leadership of safety-turned-quarterback Zack Larson, Lakewood Ranch High School continued its winning ways with a 35-14 victory over Ida Baker in Cape Coral Sept. 24. The victory puts the Mustangs at 3-1 on the season.

  • East County
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Eric Foster recovers a Bayshore fumble for the Pirates. Photos by Monica Weirich Malley.
  • By Lainee Jennings
  • September 24, 2010
Pirate D shuts down Bayshore

Braden River's 23-13 win over Bayshore is the team's first victory under coach Don Purvis. It also puts them at 1-0 in the district.

  • East County
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Jimmy Donnellan played hard for the Thunder.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 24, 2010
ODA bests St. John Neumann 19-8

With its namesake rumbling off in the distance, The Out-of-Door Academy corrected its first-half mistakes to defeat St. John Neumann (Naples) 19-8 Sept. 24 in Thunder Stadium. The Thunder clawed back from an 8-0 halftime deficit and kept the Celtics scoreless in the second half.

  • East County
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Student performances were part of the rally.
  • By Maria Underhill
  • September 24, 2010
Braden River Middle celebrates scholastics

Braden River Middle's Renaissance program recognizes student achievement with special assemblies.

  • East County
  • Schools
Thirteen children were recognized for their achievements at a special event Thursday.
  • By Miranda Oswald
  • September 24, 2010
East County youths win at worlds

Four East County youth took home world martial arts titles last weekend.

  • East County
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Osprey Junction Park allows for easy access to The Legacy Trail, a 55-space parking lot and walking trails.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 24, 2010
Osprey Junction Park is born

County commissioners approved the concept plan for Osprey's new Legacy Trail trailhead park and chose its formal name.

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  • News
The trolley service on Longboat Key will continue while leaders discuss its future.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 24, 2010
Trolley meeting scheduled

The Manatee County Commission agreed to hold off on eliminating its Longboat Key trolley route for the rest of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan is president of Mote Marine Laboratory.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 24, 2010
U.S., Cuban and Mexican scientists to attend conference at Mote

The conference is the fourth meeting of the Trinational Initiative for Marine Science.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Florida Olive Oil Co. stocks over 30 different flavors of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • September 24, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Florida Olive Oil Co.

With flavors like cinnamon pear and habanero lime, Florida Olive Oil Co. takes cooking to a whole new level.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 24, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Progressive Dinner

East County residents can get a sample of cuisines worldwide at a special Progressive Dinner event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street tonight.

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