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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 28, 2010
Little Leaguers used to winning ways

Six members of the Manatee East 11-and 12-year-old All-Star team have won District 26 titles in each of the past three seasons.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 28, 2010
Soccer duo sets sights on England

Christian Womeldorph and Callum Baldwin will compete for the 2010 SuperClubs National Team July 31 through Aug. 11.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 28, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Robyn Drourr

Waterlefe resident Robyn Drourr used her sand wedge to record her first hole-in-one July 16 on the 86-yard No. 4 of Waterlefe Golf and River Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 28, 2010
Animal sanctuary seeks help, funds for new venture

Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary recently purchased 16 acres in Myakka for its rescued horses. The non-profit now needs funds to get the facility in working order.

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  • July 28, 2010
Birth Announcements 07.29.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements online the last Wednesday of each month.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 28, 2010
Ranch Country Club home sells for $1.35M

Judith Hoffman, trustee, Sarasota, sold the home at 7112 Teal Creek Glen to Jonathan and Luana Eckhard, Lakewood Ranch, for $1.35 million.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2010
Business Observer 07.29.10

Community Bank of Manatee last week announced Kathryn Pemble as its president and chief operating officer.Â

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2010
WEATHER: Morning Magnitude

Christina Filkins submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Longboat Harbour, 4454 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

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    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 28, 2010
Mike Ash sounds off (VIDEO)

This week's beloved A&E cover subject, big-band leader Mike Ash, plays us a tune on his clarinet.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 28, 2010
The Music Man

Sarasota big-band leader Mike Ash isn't ready to stop blowing his horn.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 28, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Selby Gallery

Selby Gallery is unlike a commercial gallery - it acts as a teaching gallery on the campus of Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 28, 2010
The multitasker

Actress. Director. Mother of twins. Kyle Ennis Turoff, The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre's 'drowsy chaperone,' gives us a glimpse into her world.

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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 28, 2010
Sarasota's fYfE founders put up their dukes

Zach Gilliland and Amanda Landesberg plan to reinvigorate Sarasota's art and music scene with a little competitive spirit.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Pam Nadon
  • July 28, 2010
FILM REVIEW: 'Winter's Bone'

When an unknown actor delivers a jaw-dropping performance in a lead role, it's thrilling to watch. Jennifer Lawrence manages to catapult herself to that lofty status in the new film, "Winter's Bone."

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2010
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