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East County

Carol Baker smiles as she accepts her new kitten, Crybaby, from adoption coordinator Rick Sailors.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2013
Finding a forever home

The East County's largest animal-rescue organization, Nate's Honor Animal Rescue, offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to the public to help.

  • East County
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Kameryn Nancy Clark
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2013
East County Births

The East County Observer will publish birth announcements the last issue of each month.

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Bahman Badiee submitted this photo, taken overlooking Silver Lake in Bradenton.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2013
Weather Photo: East County 07/31/13

Bahman Badiee submitted this photo, taken overlooking Silver Lake in Bradenton.

  • East County
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Matt Devereaux, Lennar's vice president of sales for Southwest Florida, and Sen. Bill Galvano said Lakewood Ranch has become the premier residential housing hub in the Tampa area.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 31, 2013
Lennar breaks ground on Bridgewater homes

National builder Lennar held a groundbreaking ceremony last week for its new community in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Davis Development and its sister company, Morrow Construction, began site work on The Venue at Lakewood Ranch in the first week of July.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 31, 2013
Construction begins on The Venue apartments

An Atlanta-based developer and its sister company have begun clearing land for the three-building, four-story The Venue at Lakewood Ranch apartments.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2013
Briefs 8.1.13

County Sports Commission alters grant process; Reality TV stars host event for children at TreeUmph!; Two armed men rob East County gas station; Fort Hamer Bridge public meeting set for Aug. 7; The Lake Club earns honor for its pools

  • East County
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The timed obstacle cone driving course is the final element of a three-day combined driving competition for Wrigley Miller, left.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 31, 2013
Misdee Wrigley Miller wins USEF National Pairs Championship

Misdee Wrigley Miller, who won her first USEF National Pairs Championship this spring, returned last month to Europe to compete in carriage-driving competitions.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2013
GreyHawk Landing residents build a community

A group of GreyHawk Landing residents have been using their summer days to build a sense of community within their development.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2013
Destination: East County

Looking for a hidden jewel? Enjoy a scenic afternoon along the Manatee River, before heading out to a local winery for wine tasting and a tour of the vineyards.

  • East County
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This home at 6803 Dominion Lane has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,268 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.04 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 31, 2013
Four-bedroom Riverdale home sells for $1.4 million

A home in Riverdale tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Manatee County will change forever

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  • July 31, 2013
COPS CORNER: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of COPS CORNER

  • East County
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Reece Wilson and Jeremia Hernandez show no fear climbing to the top of the rock wall.
  • By Mindy Towns
  • July 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland VBS goes full-steam ahead

Woodland Community Church hosted more than 850 children July 15 through July 19, during its annual Vacation Bible School program.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 31, 2013
As standards change, East County schools score well

Data released last week shows East County elementary and middle schools are mostly an exception to falling school grades statewide. Five schools received 'A' grades.

  • East County
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Witnesses found a painter pinned between a building and a machine before 10 a.m. this morning.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2013
July 31: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Man dies while painting Sarasota Military Academy; Sarasota Chalk Festival to cover more ground in fewer days; Setting the barre high; School board adopts tentative budget and millage rate

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