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While most of the kids chose one or two colors, Lyric wanted all of them.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 16, 2012
Observed: Son's creativity knows no bounds

When our 4-year-old son, Lyric, was an infant, my side of the family took great joy in how much he looked like me as a baby.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Julie Aranibar, an East County resident, represents District 3 on the Manatee County School Board.
  • By Julie Aranibar
  • May 16, 2012
My View: My 'Words with Friends' play: P-R-O-M-I-S-E

As we begin the season of graduations and celebrations it is also the time for school boards across the state to prepare for next year's budget and schedules.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • May 16, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Donald "Duck" Dunn, right, performed with dozens of local musicians, including Tampa mainstay Ronnie Dee. Photo courtesy of Shellma Jackson.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 16, 2012
Donald 'Duck' Dunn dies at 70

Legendary bassist Donald 'Duck' Dunn, an East County resident, died May 13, in Tokyo.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 16, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Nate Benderson's legacy will continue

  • East County
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Event coordinator Yvonne Bedell welcomed guests to the special anniversary gathering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 16, 2012
Historical Society celebrates five years

The Old Braden River Historical Society celebrated its fifth anniversary May 12.

  • East County
  • News
Joshua Simon is eager to learn more about the Second Amendment and compete for college scholarships during the National Rifle Association’s National Youth Education Summit this summer. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 16, 2012
ODA student earns trip to Washington D.C.

Out-of-Door Academy student Joshua Simon this summer will head to the Captiol for an educational summit with the National Rifle Association.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Clearwater Chargers at Lakewood Ranch U16 boys soccer team, which comprises players from eight area high schools, will compete in the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup Final Four May 19-20, in Auburndale. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 16, 2012
Boys charge into final four

Lakewood's Clearwater Chargers U16 boys team will compete in the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup Final Four.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 16, 2012
Athlete of the WeeK: Tyler Dauphinee

Lakewood Ranch High senior Tyler Dauphinee hit a three-run double in the bottom of the first inning propelling the Mustangs to a 4-1 victory over Winter Haven in the Class 6A -Region 3 finals May 11.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 16, 2012
Thunder athletes ink college scholarships

Eight seniors from The Out-of-Door Academy recently signed national letters-of-intent to play at the next level.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tony Holliman, of Superb Sound, and Sashay owner Sandra Danu have tried to create and environment where music and conversation can co-exist. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 16, 2012
Ballroom dance sashays into San Marco

After a year of construction, River Club resident Sandra Danu opened Sashay, a ballroom dance nightclub in San Marco Plaza.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
April Reynolds photographed this lightning storm shortly after moving to Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 16, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

April Reynolds photographed this lightning storm shortly after moving to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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This Country Club of Lakewood Ranch home, which has four bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,782 square feet of living area, sold for $989,000. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 16, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Country Club home tops transactions

A home in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Bank of America sold the home at 7103 Teal Creek Glen to Jeffrey and Marina Cameron, of Mequon, Wis., for $989,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Braden River Middle School Pom/Hip Hop team danced to "Blow."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Dance Recital

Members of the Tara Elementary School Dance Team and Braden River Middle School Panther Dancers showed off their hard work and dancing skills May 15, with a special "Just Dance" recital performance at Braden River High School.

  • East County
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 15, 2012
May 15: Daily Headlines Video

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