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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 2, 2012
July 2: Daily Headlines Video

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Over the past six years, Bretty Timmons has led the Thunder to a 39-21 record.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 2, 2012
Thunder appoint new athletic director

The Out-of-Door Academy football coach Brett Timmons was named the Thunder's new athletic director July 1.

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The accident occurred around 6:30 p.m. July 1. Photos by Brian Thompson.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 2, 2012
Three injured in Lakewood Ranch crash

The accident occurred at the intersection of Lakewood Ranch and Balmoral Woods boulevards July 1.

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East Manatee Fire Rescue Firefighter Joe Griffith checked on a crash victim during a simulation.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Speak Out Against Impaired Driving

Members of the East County community rallied against drinking under the influence of drugs and alcohol today, during the Speak Up Against Impaired Driving event.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 29, 2012
June 29: Daily Headlines Video

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Five-year-old Nicholas Nesser couldn’t wait to take the court.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Basketball Camps

More than 100 East County boys and girls hit the court for Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High's basketball camps June 25-29. Participants learned basic basketball fundamentals, including dribbling, shooting and rebounding, among others, while participating in scrimmages, competitions and contests.

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Olivia LaFemina, 12, and Jackson Helwege, 13, performed the duet “A Whole New World.”
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Acting Up Performing Arts Camp

Some of the East County's most talented young actors took the stage in the musical production Disney's Aladdin Jr. June 28-29, as part of the Lakewood Ranch High's 11th annual Acting Up Performing Arts Camp. Participants enjoyed exploring all aspects of the performing arts, including drama, dance, voice and art, during the two-week camp, which ran June 18-29.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 29, 2012
Update: Lakewood Ranch woman found

Brittany Ormsby, of Lakewood Ranch, was located last night in Sarasota.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 28, 2012
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Brittany Ormsby is 19 years old.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2012
Lakewood Ranch woman still missing

Authorities are searching for 19-year-old Brittany Ormsby, of Lakewood Ranch.

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Zakary Savosik, Gabe Notta, Danny Ferber and Andru McCann were eager to take on the girls in a game of dodge ball.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Vacation Bible Camp

East County children set up camp inside the sanctuary of Sarasota Baptist Church this week, as part of the church's Vacation Bible Camp.

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  • June 27, 2012
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Congratulations to Mena Lisa Kates, our June monthly winner!. Kates submitted this photo, taken over Pansy Bayou in Lido Shores.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2012
Monthly Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner: June

Congratulations to Mena Lisa Kates, our June monthly winner!. Kates submitted this photo, taken over Pansy Bayou in Lido Shores.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 27, 2012
Upper Manatee River Road reopened

Upper Manatee River Road west of Rye Road was reopened this morning.

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  • June 27, 2012
Eagle Scout thanks former troop

John Miles Getker has a message for his friends "back home."

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