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Five-year-old Kaitlin McKay-Cohen loved the face painting she received at Ovation, A Day for the Arts in Lakewood Ranch. Published Feb. 11.
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  • Michael Eng
  • December 29, 2010
YEAR IN PICTURES: January | February

The East County Observer recaps the best photos of January and February 2010.

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Brianne Roberts was one of dozens of students who performed at Braden River High School's talent show. Published April 15.
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  • December 29, 2010
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ODA seniors Steven Freund, Kevin Frey, Jonathan Grathwohl and Zachary Balit celebrated in style at the school's Commencement. Published June 10.
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  • December 29, 2010
YEAR IN PICTURES: May | June

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Cowboy Hub Hubbell was among those featured in The Observer Group's Slice of Americana July 4 special section. Published July 1.
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  • December 29, 2010
YEAR IN PICTURES: July | August

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Lakewood Ranch honored its founding families during its 15th anniversary celebration. Published Oct. 21.
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  • December 29, 2010
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Veteran Archie Sanders received recognition during the dedication ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in San Marco Plaza. Published Nov. 18.
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  • December 29, 2010
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Longboat Key Club and Resort General Manager Michael Welly, left, and Loeb Partners Realty Chief Operating Officer Michael Brody quickly depart Temple Beth Israel after the Town Commission held a vote and ended the Islandside hearing Monday, June 14.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 28, 2010
TOP STORY, JUNE: Dead or Alive?

The Town Commission approves a plan the Key Club rejects. Welly: 'There is no plan B.'

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Phil Solorzano, co-owner of Solorzano Bros. Pizzeria, said his shop's van is a valuable marketing tool.
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  • Robin Roy
  • December 28, 2010
TOP STORY, JUNE: Sour Dough

Solorzano Bros. Pizzeria used a parked van on Beach Road to advertise its business, but condo owners across the street say it blocks their view and takes a parking spot away from tourists.

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Patricia Wilson, Tara Raven, Ngan Gilkison and Jaden Hair are eager to educate the public about organic, sustainable farming.
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  • December 28, 2010
TOP STORY, JUNE: SmartFarm takes root

Four women are working to build a sustainable, organic community farm and educational facility in Lakewood Ranch.

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Commissioner Gene Jaleski told The Longboat Observer town government is not the right place for him.
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  • December 27, 2010
TOP STORY, MAY: Jaleski Resigns

Commissioner Gene Jaleski resigned from the Town Commission Tuesday, May 25. In his resignation letter, he apologized to the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee, which he offended in an e-mail he sent Saturday, May 22.

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Police Chief Peter Abbott submitted his resignation Tuesday, May 18.
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  • December 27, 2010
TOP STORY, MAY: Why He's Out

Departed Police Chief Peter Abbott and City Manager Bob Bartolotta say little about their relationship. Evidence paints a divergent picture.

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Charlie Crist hugs Mark Wandall's mother, Gwen, while Melissa Wandall speaks.
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  • December 27, 2010
TOP STORY, MAY: Gov. Crist signs bill

Gov. Charlie Crist signed the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce's Lakewood Ranch branch. The bill is named after an East County man who was killed in 2003 by a red-light runner.

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  • December 26, 2010
TOP STORY, APRIL: Code changes move forward

The majority of the Town Commission agreed with the Longboat Key Club and Resort's suggested code clarifications and changes Friday, April 16.

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The application nominating 1150 S. Orange Ave. to become a park indicated it contained wetlands and rare or listed species.
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  • Robin Roy
  • December 26, 2010
TOP STORY, APRIL: Neighbors want park proposal rescinded

A group of Hudson Bayou residents nominated a vacant property for park acquisition, but that property is located in Harbor Acres.

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Rachael Jaworski, 10, loved pet therapy the best while she was in Tampa General Hospital.
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  • Michael Eng
  • December 26, 2010
TOP STORY, APRIL: Our Little Miracle

The day after Christmas 2009, Lakewood Ranch 10-year-old Rachael Jaworski collapsed in her bathroom with two brain aneurysms and a ruptured arterio-venous malformation.

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