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Goodbyeddie headlined the event.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Attendees of Music on Main Friday night enjoyed food and beer and other festivities, while listening to live music by Goodbyeddie.

  • East County
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Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • January 4, 2013
Jan. 4: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Gallons of sewage leak from Lift Station 7; City hires finance director; County denies negligence in Chen death; Colony submits settlement update; Feeding your New Year's resolution; Weekend Best Bets

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The concert is held at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 4, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

Tonight's event will feature music by Goodbyeddie.

  • East County
  • News
Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • January 3, 2013
Jan. 3: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Walmart protest scheduled for City Hall; Mote to celebrate new Boca Grande facility; County approves ice rink sign changes; SEASON magazine published Jan. 3

  • Siesta Key
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The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners voted to allow the Ellenton Ice & Sports Complex to erect a new electronic sign that would allow offsite advertising.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2013
County approves ice rink sign changes

Manatee County commissioners today allowed the Ellenton Ice & Sports Complex the ability to use offsite advertising on a new electronic billboard.

  • East County
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Daphne VonCannon, Israel Olma and Lexi Moore perform “Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” during Braden River High School’s Talent Show Nov. 29, in the school’s auditorium. Published Dec. 6, 2012.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2013
December Year in Pictures: East County

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of December 2012.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the Daily Headlines.
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • January 2, 2013
Jan. 2: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Tow truck driver stabbed during New Year's Eve festivities; Siesta residents protest variance requests; FDOT announces New Pass Bridge work; Kiwanis Club seeks award nominees

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2013
Observed: 2013: A year of new beginnings

No one knows what the future holds, but as we look toward 2013, we can't help but be optimistic.

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Lakewood Ranch’s Ian Harding says improvement in the housing market is one of the indicators on which he based his decision to relocate his family to the area and start a new business here.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Economic Outlook

A veteran of the utilities industry, Ian Harding had a burning desire to own a business. However, what to do as a new career and when to begin was another story.

  • East County
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New board Chairman Larry Bustle says Betsy Benac and Vanessa Baugh, both elected in November, have brought less bickering and political plays and more harmonious cooperation between commissioners.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Government

It might take a simple smile to address complex issues such as economic growth, diversifying the tax base and distributing the budget in a county starving for new revenues.

  • East County
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At less than two years old, Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch is making a name for itself in the sporting industry, attracting the 2012 Nike International Friendlies and other large tournament play, since opening in mid-2011.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Sports Tourism

Joe Pickett, who heads up the Braden Area Sports Commission, says he expects lacrosse to be the area's fastest-growing sport, with the area becoming a 'hub' for the sport within the next five years.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Real Estate

Sales, prices and new listings all are up in Lakewood Ranch and the Bradenton/Sarasota area, but are there enough homes to go around?

  • East County
  • News
Interim Superintendent David Gayler and the school board heard new academic plans from Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Bob Gagnon in a December workshop.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Schools

Last year's budget disaster weighs on the minds of school board members and administration as they prepare to hire a new superintendent in 2013.

  • East County
  • Schools
Photos by Mark Wemple
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 2, 2013
Through the Trees

A bold couple seeks success with a new entry in an old industry: Florida amusement and recreation. It's a good thing they aren't afraid of heights.

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The school’s lobby will be its main feature, serving as a reception area, a 350-seat dining hall, a multi-purpose room and even
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2013
Sneak peek into new MTI

Manatee Technical Institute's new East County campus, with 210,000 square feet, opens Jan. 7. The school will celebrate the official grand opening Valentine's Day.

  • East County
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