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Bryan Allman and his sons, Parker and Preston spent the day at the beach before the pool.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Dive-In Movie

Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour held a Dive-in Movie March 29 at its recreation center pool. Attendees watched Wreck-It Ralph and swam during a chilly night.

  • East County
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Saldivar David and Rafael Ortegon, both deputies with the Sheriff’s Office
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sheriff's Office Torch Run

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office held its annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics March 29 at Manatee Technical Institute's East campus. The event featured a 5K run and a Kid's Fun Run, for children eight years old and younger.

  • East County
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Skylar, Taylor and Katie Ramirez were in town visiting their grandparents, Lakewood Ranch residents Diane and Bill Nelson, not pictured.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Easter Egg Hunt

Hundreds of children and their families gathered March 30, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street for an Easter Egg Hunt event.

  • East County
  • News
This morning, families and clergy participated in the Good Friday Morning Stations of the Cross walk. Learn more in today's daily headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 29, 2013
March 29: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Bomb threat cleared at courthouse; Manatee School Board member requests reimbursement; VIDEO: Good Friday Morning Stations of the Cross; Weekend Best Bets

  • Siesta Key
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  • Josh Siegel
  • March 29, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Main Street Lakewood Ranch Easter Egg Hunt

The 11:30 a.m. March 30 egg hunt will feature more than 10,000 eggs and four golden eggs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
School board member Julie Aranibar is asking for $20,000 to be reimbursed for legal fees and Carpenter is asking for $700.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 29, 2013
Manatee School Board members want legal fees reimbursed

School board members Julie Aranibar and Karen Carpenter want their fellow school board members to reimburse them for more than $20,000 in legal fees stemming from a recent investigation into whether they violated public records policy.

  • East County
  • News
Ten-year-old Ethan Pino was determined to master his jump-roping skills.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Jump for Fun

Children at Bashaw Elementary School raised more than $4,000 for the school March 28, during Bashaw's annual Jump for Fun event.

  • East County
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Griffin Trautweiler, Chase Tench, Steven Varone and Garrett Kelly
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Spring Fling Dance

Nolan Middle School students celebrated spring with plenty of music, dancing and snacks April 27, during the school's Parent-Teacher Organization Spring Fling Dance.

  • East County
  • News
Ila Afruizi, 4, made sure to see the Easter Bunny.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Easter Egg Hunt

Children at Kiddie Academy today enjoyed an Easter-themed day as they hunted for eggs on the playground, visited with the Easter Bunny and participated in other activities.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch sign destroyed — learn more in today's headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 28, 2013
March 28: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sheriff's Office charges man for Pinecraft murder; Homebuyers sue Ranch's developer; Derek's Culinary Casual to relocate

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 28, 2013
Mirabella tosses perfect game

Braden River High senior Courtney Mirabella threw her second perfect game of the season to lead the Lady Pirates to a 9-0 victory over Palmetto March 2.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Operations Department Director Ryan Heise said his department was notified of the sign's demise Wednesday night, and his staff will take immediate action to facilitate repairs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 28, 2013
Lakewood Ranch sign destroyed

The monument sign marking the entrance to Summerfield Crest will be rebuilt.

  • East County
  • News
Two arrested for East County vehicle burglaries
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 27, 2013
March 27: Daily Headlines Video

Two arrested for East County vehicle burglaries; America's Blood Center honors Riverview High School; Sarasota Condominium Owners reincorporates; Adams makes push for more Colony units

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2013
Artists cross 'cultural' divide

Lakewood Ranch artists will join their counterparts farther west, when the Artists' Guild of Anna Maria Island hosts a juried art exhibit titled "East Meets West," at the Art Center Manatee, 209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2013
Bunny photos available for pickup

If your child had his or her picture taken with the Spring Bunny at Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.'s Eggstravaganza event March 23, it's not too late to get your East County Observer trading card photo.

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