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Film crews spent two hours filming, and the skits will be viewed on the Jumbotron during the Ray’s season.
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  • February 23, 2011
Waxler stars at Rays event

River Club resident Levi Waxler made his reporting debut during the annual Rays Fan Fest event Feb. 19.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
Ranch senior named finalist

Lakewood Ranch High School's Kathryn Hancock was one of only four students in Manatee County Public Schools to be named as a 2011 National Merit Scholarship Finalist.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
East Manatee Fire Rescue honors leaders

East Manatee Fire Rescue honored several of its team members during the meeting of the district's Board of Fire Commissioners Feb. 15.

  • East County
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Titus Letschert and Betsie Coolidge
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 23, 2011
Cafe L'Europe owner's charm flavored restaurants

Titus Letschert died Friday, Feb. 18 at the age of 67.

  • Sarasota
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Bill Johnson has been volunteering at Girls, INc. for two years.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 23, 2011
Longboater Bill Johnson recognized as Girls Inc.'s 'Unsung Hero'

Bill Johnson was recently recognized for his volunteer work at Girls Inc. by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and the Wilson Wood Foundation, which presented him with the 'Unsung Hero' Award.

  • Longboat Key
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Kinley Shea Hackman was born to Marcie and Jeff Hackman at 2:16 p.m., Jan. 7, 2011.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
Birth Announcements 02.24.11

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

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  • February 23, 2011
It's Read Everywhere

Observer readers brought their favorite local newspaper along to Australia and Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jane Freeman submitted this sunset photo taken at the Broadway beach access on the north end of the Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Sweeping View

Jane Freeman submitted this sunset photo taken at the Broadway beach access on the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Peggy Watkins, guest speaker Monroe Kokin and Jackie Salvino
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 22, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Garden Club meeting

Longboat Key Garden Club members had a full agenda at their Tuesday, Feb. 22 meeting, held at the Windward Bay Condominiums clubhouse. The featured speaker for the evening was local orchid expert, Monroe Kokin.

  • Longboat Key
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Surprise guest model and Longboat Observer reporter Dora Walters handed out Hawaiian leis as part of her beach-themed ensemble.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 22, 2011
GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Fashion Show

Chapel members strutted their stuff in fashions from the Lord's Warehouse at the Longboat Island Chapel Fashion Show on Tuesday, Feb. 22. Cindy Kuehnel and Sue reese chaired the fashion show.

  • Longboat Key
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Ed Weissman takes a look at a painting brought in by Dane Spencer to be appraised on Sunday, Feb. 20 at the Historical Society of Sarasota County's 2nd Annual Antiques and Appraisals Event, at Phillippi Estate.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 22, 2011
GALLERY: Antiques & Appraisals Event at Phillippi Estate Park

The Historical Society of Sarasota County and Sarasota County Parks and Recreation held their 2nd Annual Antiques & Appraisals Event this past weekend from Feb. 18 - Feb. 20.

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David Leffel answers a question during the first day of his workshop on Monday, Feb. 21. at the Longboat Key Center.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 21, 2011
GALLERY: David Leffel Workshop

David Leffel gave a five-day long workshop at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts from Feb. 21 through Feb. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bryan Wacha, 10, hussles to get to a ground ball during his game on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park during Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 21, 2011
GALLERY: Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day

Central Sarasota Little League celebrated its Opening Day Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park.

  • Sarasota
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Susan Kelleghan paints beyond the border of a photograph taken by her husband, Bill Miller.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 20, 2011
GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts

The 23rd annual art festival featured paintings, sculptures, photography, glass, wood, jewelry, and ceramics with prices ranging from $25 hand-designed earrings to $20,000 metal sculptures. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Downtown Sarasota Alliance.

  • Sarasota
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A large crowd turned out on Saturday, Feb. 19 for the Sarasota Exotic Car Fest in St. Armand's Circle.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 20, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Exotic Car Fest

The Sarasota Exotic Car Fest took place this Saturday, Feb. 19 on St. Armand's Circle. The event benefited The Child Protection Center, Inc.

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