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  • September 12, 2012
Business Alliance seeks nominations

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, in partnership with the East County Observer, is seeking nominations for the 2012 Sandies Awards, which recognize Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members for their achievements.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Local resident named scholar

East County's Morgan Bettes has been selected as one of 20 national 2012 Judith O'Connor Scholars by BoardSource, a national provider of resources to exceptional non-profit boards.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch chapter of Successful Women Aligning Together has selected Debra Fortosis, of Elite Family Care, as "Woman of the Month" for her outstanding achievements in what she provides to SWAT networking.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
SWAT celebrates Debra Fortosis

The Lakewood Ranch chapter of Successful Women Aligning Together has selected Debra Fortosis, of Elite Family Care, as "Woman of the Month" for her outstanding achievements in what she provides to SWAT networking.

  • East County
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Rotary's Preston Olinger and Laurie Hagberg presented the donation to The Food Bank's Cindy Sloan, center. Courtesy photos.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Ranch Rotary donates food

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch recently donated $3,500 worth of food to the Food Bank of Manatee, after learning the agency had reached critical lows in its food supply.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Company brings solar power to Mote

Lakewood Ranch-based Willis A. Smith Construction Sept. 4 has helped Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium improve its energy efficiency.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Obituary: Robert James Warfel

Robert James Warfel, 93, of Longboat Key, died Aug. 16.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Obituary: Brooke Greenwald Cohen

Brooke Greenwald Cohen, 45, of Louisville, Ky., and formerly of Longboat Key, died Sept. 7.

  • Longboat Key
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Helen Herkes took this sunset photo looking north from Holmes Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Helen Herkes took this sunset photo looking north from Holmes Beach.

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Olivia Hroncich was greeted by this ray of light after she dropped her children off at school.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Olivia Hroncich was greeted by this ray of light after she dropped her children off at school.

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The Angel Fish and Marlins play one another during their first soccer game of the Suncoast Sports Club season Saturday, Sept. 8 at Glebe Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SCSC Soccer at Glebe Park

Young soccer players made their way out onto the fields at Glebe Park Saturday, Sept. 8 for the first weekend of Suncoast Sports Club soccer.

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Michelle Jett takes an order from Tonya Saah from the Baja Boys Grill truck Tuesday, Sept. 11, opening day for Ringling Picnic.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Picnic's Opening Day

Familiar, brightly colored food trucks rolled back into town Tuesday, Sept. 11 for the opening day of Ringling Picnic's return to the lunch scene.

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Members of the Sarasota Honor Guard pose with the World Trade Center artifact.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 9/11 Eleven Year Remembrance Ceremony

The Sarasota County Fire Department held a remembrance ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 11 to commemorate the 11th anniversary of 9/11.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2012
Lady Blazers hold on to beat Lady Panthers

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team held on to defeat Bradenton Christian 25-23, 25-22, 23-25, 15-25, 15-11 in non-district action Sept. 10.

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Championship players include: Anthony Squitieri, Mason Kolbe, Collin Goda, Ian McLean, Caleb Whitson, Danny Rodriguez, John DiPasqua, Hunter Bogumil, Rob Arakel, Camden Sprague, Richie Morales and Caleb Greer.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2012
River Dawgs open season with win

The 12U Florida River Dawgs opened the fall season by winning the Labor Day Beach Bash Tournament in Naples.

  • East County
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Ja Juan Pollock. No. 3, bolts down the field as Sam Johnson, No. 44, tries to catch him Friday, Sept. 7.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview vs. Manatee

The Riverview Rams hosted the Manatee Hurricanes Friday, Sept. 7 at the Ram Bowl. The Rams 49-7 lost to the nationally ranked Hurricanes.

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