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Members of The Food Bank of Manatee team are Kenny Doran, Morgan Gallian, Jerry Gironda, Joe Stoddard, Haskell Gates, Suzie Doran and Brian Bjork.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 14, 2013
Oncologists hit the court for charity

On July 20, 21st Century Oncology Radiation Therapy Services hosted its second annual charity volleyball tournament, which raised more than $500 for The Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 14, 2013
Faith family honors new royal addition

Faith United Church of Christ held an English tea and baby shower Aug. 3, in honor of the newest member of the British royal family.

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Courtesy photo.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 14, 2013
Couple sets sail to matrimony

Kelsey Brooke Lashway, daughter of Wayne and Toni Lashway, of Longboat Key, married Alan Daniel Yim, of Boston, July 28. Yim is the son of Ming Do and Wah Kit Yim.

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Susan Phillips and Phyllis Black wait for bail. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 14, 2013
Partners in crime bail out of lock-up

Susan Phillips, assistant to the town manager, and her partner in crime, friend Phyllis Black, were "arrested" Aug. 7 at Longboat Key Town Hall and "booked" at Ruth's Chris Steak House.

  • Longboat Key
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The Braden River High varsity cheerleading team dresses in character for a Miss USA Pageant at the home of one of the cheerleaders.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 14, 2013
Cheerful Home

With no funding to travel, the Braden River High School varsity cheerleading team held a three-day home camp, during which the team learned new tricks and built trust.

  • East County
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C.J. Wickersham has been an avid fisherman since he was 4 years old. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 14, 2013
Rescue reenactment airs on 'Trip Gone Bad'

The Outdoor Channel aired a reenactment last week of the 2011 bull shark attack that injured C.J. Wickersham.

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  • August 14, 2013
OBITUARY: Sherwin 'Sonny' Welson

Sherwin "Sonny" Welson, 84, of Longboat Key and West Hartford, Conn., died Aug. 5.

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  • August 14, 2013
OBITUARY: Jeanette Schoener

Jeanette Helen Schoener, 87, of Longboat Key and formerly of West Orange, N.J., died Aug. 5.

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Landry
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 14, 2013
OBITUARY: Christopher Kevin Landry

Christopher Kevin Landry, 69, of Boston and Longboat Key, died Aug. 1.

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Members of Boy Scout Troop 181 are pictured during a cookout and awards ceremony in 2002.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 14, 2013
Trio honored with Eagle Scout ceremony

The accomplishments of three members of Boy Scout Troop 181 were celebrated Aug. 12 with a Court of Honor ceremony.

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Rebecca Cantrell submitted this photo, taken during an early-morning walk in Palm Aire.
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  • August 14, 2013
Weather Photo: East County 08/14/13

Rebecca Cantrell submitted this photo, taken during an early-morning walk in Palm Aire.

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Sergio Albuquerque submitted this sunset photo, taken on Coquina Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 14, 2013
Weather Photo: Longboat Observer 08/14/13

Sergio Albuquerque submitted this sunset photo, taken on Coquina Beach.

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Birthday girl Ruth McBurney is pictured with her grandchildren, from left: James Lentz, Cole Wise, Dan Bettenhausen, Michael Sarna, Matt Bettenhausen and Mia Sarna.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 14, 2013
Long live the 'queen'!

East County resident Ruth McBurney celebrates her 100th birthday

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  • August 14, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

School District promotes early registration for students

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Braden River Elementary head custodian Calvin Johnson readies to clean a hallway.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 14, 2013
Almost in session

Local teachers and school staff members have been busy preparing to welcome the Manatee County School District's roughly 42,000 students back into classrooms.

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