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East County

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2013
Lady Pirates come up short

The Braden River High girls tennis team fell to Palmetto 4-3 Feb. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County School Board member Julie Aranibar will not be charged with public records and Sunshine law violations.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 20, 2013
Manatee School Board member cleared of public records violation charges

The State Attorney's Office reports insufficient evidence to press charges against Manatee County School Board member Julie Aranibar over a potential public records and Sunshine law violation.

  • East County
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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • February 20, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Businesses have marketed on signs that line the park’s fences. Photo by Josh Siegel.
  • By Josh Siegel and Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2013
Ranch Little League fights for signs

The sponsorship signs go against county code, but they also bring in revenue.

  • East County
  • News
Chris Davis often takes calls from homeless veterans late into the night. Photo by Josh Siegel.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 20, 2013
Veteran leads Goodwill program

Chris Davis, who served 14 years in Iraq and Afghanistan, uses an open-door approach he learned on the battlefield to help fellow veterans.

  • East County
  • News
Neal Communities’ “The Harmony” in Central Park is part of a coastal series. It features 2,453 square feet of living area with four bedrooms and a bonus room option.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2013
Builders show off models

The Home Builder Association's annual Parade of Homes starts this weekend.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Mantee County Schools interim Superintendent David Gayler called Manatee County the state destination for technical education in his speech. Linda Agresta, MTI assistant director, watched. Josh Siegel
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 20, 2013
MTI celebrates its new campus

Multiple ribbon cuttings and speeches ring in the new $44 million 210,000-square foot campus at State Road 70 and Caruso Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Terry Henshaw started the Whatisthe99? tour about five years ago. It has stopped in 33 cities nationwide.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2013
REALITY CHECK: Whatisthe99?

Whatisthe99? organizers hope to encourage local youth to make good decisions.

  • East County
  • News
Kyle Benninghove took second place in last year's youth fishing tournament. He hopes to win his age bracket this year. Photo by Gabby Ojeda.
  • By Gabby Ojeda
  • February 20, 2013
Lakewood Ranch reels in youth anglers

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities and the Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club will host the seventh annual Youth Fishing Tournament.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
News Briefs

East County resident appointed to state board; Manatee Commission last to vote on rowing bid

  • East County
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The Coopers celebrate their win with the Design and Dine Contest team. Photo by Eddie Kirsch.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 20, 2013
Design and Dine Contest Winners: Kevin and Missy Cooper

Monday, Feb. 18, representatives from ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance and Design, Michael's On East and the Observer Media Group set out to surprise the winners of the Design and Dine $10,000 Backyard Makeover contest.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2013
How Will We Grow? 'Good Ideas'

What started as quest to better control costs and manage growth in Manatee County has, in many ways, become an audit of the county's planning systems.

  • East County
  • News
Stephen Lux notified the firm of his resignation March 1. Gemeis rejected the resignation Dec. 17 and provided him with a termination letter, instead. File photo.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 20, 2013
Former Gemesis CEO sues for wrongful termination

A lawsuit from Stephen Lux, former CEO of Gemesis, is the latest setback for the firm.

  • East County
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2013
Area standout returns to dugout

Former Palmetto High and Manatee Community College infielder Erin Spivey aims to bring a championship mentality to Braden River in her first season at the helm.

  • East County
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