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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan for the Daily Headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 7, 2013
Jan. 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Waechter resigns from advisory boards; Lakewood Ranch home burglarized; Commissioners to consider Walmart appeal; and Longboat Key Town Commission establishes election date tonight

  • Longboat Key
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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 7, 2013
Lakewood Ranch Marauders to hold tryouts

The Lakewood Ranch Marauders Black 11U travel team will hold tryouts from 12-2 p.m. Jan. 13, at the Lakewood Ranch Ballpark.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 7, 2013
Miss Manatee Softball registration dates announced

Miss Manatee Softball will host registration for its Spring 2013 season from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 12 and 19 and 6-8 p.m. Jan. 16, at the Miss Manatee Softball Complex.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 7, 2013
Lakewood Ranch Little League spring registration upcoming

Lakewood Ranch Little League will host registration for its upcoming Spring 2013 season from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 11 and 18 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 12 and 19 at the Lakewood Ranch Ballpark.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 7, 2013
Lady Pirates finish 2-1 in holiday tournament

The Braden River High girls basketball team finished 2-1 in the Holiday Tournament Dec. 27-29.

  • East County
  • Sports
Maggie Bechtold submitted this sunrise photo, taken over Lake Uihlein in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 7, 2013
December Cool Today Monthly Winner

Maggie Bechtold submitted this sunrise photo, taken over Lake Uihlein in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Siesta Key
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A Manatee County Sheriff's Office report states a home in the 10100 block of Cherry Hills Avenue Circle was burglarized sometime between 11 a.m. Jan 4 and 11 a.m. Jan. 6.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 7, 2013
Lakewood Ranch home burglarized

More than $30,000 in jewelry was stolen from a home on Cherry Hills Avenue Circle in River Club over the weekend.

  • East County
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Goodbyeddie headlined the event.
    By
  • 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
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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

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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.
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  • 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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