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East County

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2013
SIDELINES

9 Sports to offer flag football clinic for children; Manatee County adult basketball league returns; Coastline Volleyball summer camps upcoming

  • East County
  • Sports
This home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch, which has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,614 square feet of living area, sold for $825,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 5, 2013
Home in Country Club Village sells for $825,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. John and Patricia Spellman, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 7017 Brier Creek Court to Mark and Linda Conish, of Pineville, Pa., for $825,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
East County resident Heather Monceaux submitted this photo taken of a sunset in her backyard.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2013
Weather Photo: DRAMATIC EFFECT

East County resident Heather Monceaux submitted this photo taken of a sunset in her backyard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Former Circus Sarasota Marketing Director, Jennifer Mitchell, has been promoted to managing director of Circus Sarasota.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 4, 2013
June 4: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Revamped district office to lead Manatee Schools overhaul; Chiles drops Jordan House plan; City Commission discuss public-private ventures; Sarasota residents warned about potential flooding; Circus Sarasota appoints new managing director

  • Longboat Key
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In all, district leader say the plan will provide health reserves by the end of 2014, allowing it to recover the $10.3 million fund balance.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 4, 2013
Revamped district office to lead Manatee Schools overhaul

Changes include 96 cuts to district office staff and the addition of five new positions, including a director of budget and a Chief Information Officer to run the technology department.

  • East County
  • News
Driver killed in University Parkway crash
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 3, 2013
June 3: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Driver killed in University Parkway crash; Sarasota County Commission to consider tourism plan; Siesta Chamber announces 2013 Crystal Classic; Longboat Key Town Commission plans to pass Mar Vista resolution

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alumni Director Virgene Linse photographs Carly Hunter, Alexis Gentle and Summer Dunn.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Out-of-Door Academy Class of 2013 Commencement

Fifty-two seniors walked across the stage Saturday, June 1, at the 15th Out-of-Door Academy commencement. The class of 2013 passed one of life's milestones as friends and family took photographs and clapped.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Megan Ianero and Maggie McDonedal mimicked each other’s dance moves.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Haile Eighth-Grade Dance

Haile Middle School eighth-graders danced off into high school at its annual end-of-year dance. Almost 300 students came out to the masquerade-themed dance.

  • East County
  • News
Merchants hope streetscape improvements, less panhandling and the strengthening economy bode well for the downtown's future.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 31, 2013
May 31: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Downtown merchants welcome changes; License cameras will start snapping soon on Longboat Key; Creative Healing: Paula Kozak;Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 31, 2013
Nolan Middle wins championship

The Nolan Middle School girls basketball team defeated Haile Middle 35-25 to win the Manatee County Championship May 9, at Lakewood Ranch High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ernicca Vaughn, of Braden River High, gets help with her cap from friend Kenyata Waiters.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Graduation

Braden River High School bid farewell to its senior class during a graduation ceremony Wednesday, May 29, at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • East County
  • News
Rising pensions costs make up large part of the Sarasota City deficit
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 30, 2013
May 30: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Rising pensions costs contribute to Sarasota City deficit; Willowbrook residents sued for defamation; Colony Beach & Tennis Resort featured in 'The Lucky 6'; Iwo Jima veteran envisions a new monument; Pine View students unofficially break Guinness World Record

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 30, 2013
Lady Mustangs best in Class 6A

The Lakewood Ranch High girls finished first in Class 6A in the 2012-13 FHSAA Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All-Sports Awards point standings.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 30, 2013
Pirates to hold baseball and softball summer camp

Braden River High will hold its first Pirate Baseball and Softball Summer Camp from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 8-12 and 15-19.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 30, 2013
Manatee County administrator to unveil 2014 budget today

Ed Hunzeker's $517 million budget, set to be presented to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners at a workshop this afternoon, features lower property tax rates.

  • East County
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