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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 20, 2010
Local performer inducted into Circus Ring of Fame

Tino Wallenda, of The Flying Wallendas, was honored during the Jan. 17 ceremony at St. Armands Circle.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 20, 2010
Vertex files suit against Manatee County

The cell-phone tower developer is fighting to place a flagpole-style tower in front of the River Club Golf Course.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2010
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 20, 2010
East County teens compete in national cattle trade show

Courtney Wingate, 14, and Clint Thum, 17, will head to Texas later this month for the 2010 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen's Beef Association Trade Show.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 20, 2010
Couple finds new angle for fundraising efforts

East County businessman John LaCivita and his wife, Fran, are chairing The Wellness Community's 'Night of Hope' event in March. The couple is determined to make the fundraiser unique.

  • East County
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  • Robin Roy
  • January 19, 2010
City to prohibit certain park activities

Residents around Five Points Park have complained about late-night games of football and kickball in the park. A proposed ordinance would prohibit those activities in the downtown park.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 19, 2010
Former Pirate wins racquetball award

Florida State University freshman Daniel Lerow, a 2009 graduate of Braden River High School and, has been selected to receive a United States Racquetball Association scholarship award for the 2009-2010 academic year.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 19, 2010
Community Golf Scores 01.13.10 to 01.14.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 18, 2010
Town Hall Platinum Dinner

Ringling College Library Association

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 18, 2010
Obituary: Edward Kirsch

Dr. Edward Kirsch, 98, was a 33-year Longboat Key resident.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 18, 2010
Manatee County hosts 'Biggest Loser'

Bill Germanakos, who lost 164 pounds to win the fourth season of "The Biggest Loser," will speak Jan. 20.

  • East County
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 18, 2010
School to host open house

Parents and students are invited to attend an open house at Cardinal Mooney Sunday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 18, 2010
Harry's asks for outdoor seats

Harry's Continental Kitchens is asking for 24 outdoor dining seats Tuesday at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 18, 2010
Village residents collect items for Haitian relief

Donated supplies will go to Agape Flights, a nonprofit mission in Venice.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 18, 2010
Budweiser distributorship taking supplies for Haiti

Parish Twinning's Program of the Americas will accept donations for victim's of the earthquake in Haiti until 4 p.m., today at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

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