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  • January 13, 2010
Black Tie section makes its debut

Debuting in all the Observers this week is a new, separate section for Black Tie and Arts & Entertainment.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2010
Gullett kids show donation generosity

Students at Gullett Elementary School collected nearly 2,000 items during the school's annual Salvation Army Food Drive.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2010
SMR buys out partner in Main Street project

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch has assumed full responsibility for its Lakewood Ranch Main Street project.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2010
Miniature golf coming to Main Street

Jacob Spooner, who owns an adventure golf course on Anna Maria Island, plans to bring a new course to the East County by spring.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2010
Local teen welcomes 2010 in London parade

Out-of-Door Academy cheerleader Colleen McGrath, 18, performed in the London New Year's Day Parade.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2010
Storm drain repairs under way

Damaged storm drains in three Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club neighborhoods are being repaired. The repairs will cost more than $200,000.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2010
Monte Davis joins ReMax

Monte Davis Realty owner Monte Davis is becoming an associate broker with ReMax Alliance Group after leaving ReMax in 2001.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2010
Fairgrounds swing to life

The 2010 Manatee County Fair will run Jan. 14 through Jan. 24. Musical highlights include performances by John Anderson, Jake Owen, The Bellamy Brothers and Gloriana, among others.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2010
In Brief

School district preps for enrollment; Second H1N1 vaccines offered.

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  • Michael Eng
  • January 13, 2010
Daughter arrives on time

Aria Rae Eng came into the world exactly on schedule, waiting patiently for our Jan. 8 scheduled C-section.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2010
Honor Sanctuary finds new home

East County-based Honor Sanctuary Animal Rescue moved into a ranch property on Lorraine Road about two months ago, where it is houses dogs and cats being readied for adoption. The site encompasses five acres.

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  • January 13, 2010
It's Read Everywhere

Tim and Lisa McElhiney took their favorite community newspaper with them on a recent trip to Croatia, Greece, Turkey, and Italy.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2010
Cops Corner 1.14.10

Reported Jan. 1 12:33 p.m. -- 3500 block of 65th Avenue Circle East. Petit Theft. The victim reported she placed three gift cards in the mailbox, so they could be sent to her parents in South Carolina. A week later, her family notified her that they hadn't received the gift cards.

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  • January 13, 2010
Business Observer

Neal purchases more than 60 acres; University Park sees renewed energy.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • January 13, 2010
East County - Winding River home sells for $800,000

Paul Gartenberg, Bradenton, sold his home at 14115 11th Terrace N.E. to William and Rosita Greer, Bradenton, for $800,000.

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