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Fiona Morley, Taylor Halligan, Ashley Rademaker and Madeline Winship all were leaders of Lakewood Ranch High School’s senior class.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2012
East County high school graduates

East County seniors last week celebrated the culmination of four years of hard work during commencement ceremonies, at which school administrators praised the athletic, academic and service accomplishments of their students.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Neal Communities welcomes new hires; Kiddie Academy nabs franchise award

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A home in Waterlefe Golf and River Club, which has five bedrooms, five baths, two half-baths, a pool and 9,429 square feet of living area, sold for $1.75 million. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 6, 2012
Waterlefe Golf and River Club home sells for $1.75 million

A home in Waterlefe Golf and River Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Brian Brandt, of Grand Ledge, Mich., sold his home at 10407 Riverbank Terrace to Charles and Geraldine Tilden, Sarasota, for $1.75 million.

  • East County
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Melody Martin took this photo June 4, of Venus transitioning over the sun.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Melody Martin took this photo June 4, of Venus transitioning over the sun.

  • East County
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Ten-year-old Dylan Welch couldn’t contain his excitement as he snuck up on one of his teachers with a water bottle.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gullett Elementary Water Day

Fifth-graders at Gullett Elementary enjoyed a cool and refreshing end to the school year during their Water Day June 4. Students enjoyed water slides, a dunk take, a balloon toss and other games and more. Integrated voluntary prekindergarten students also spent the morning playing outside on bounce houses.

  • East County
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Kaylah Gunst didn't stop smiling as she went down the inflatable slide.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Inflatables Day

Overcast skies and drizzles of rain didn't keep students s at Braden River Elementary School from beaming with delight June 5, during the school's "Movin' and Grovin'" Inflatables Day.

  • East County
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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 5, 2012
June 5: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 5, 2012
Education department releases FCAT results

Manatee County third-graders' performance in the reading, math and end-of-course assessments for geometry and biology dropped significantly compared to last year but stayed on par with school scores statewide.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 5, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Ed Hunzeker

During his time as the Manatee County Administrator, Ed Hunzeker has seen an unprecedented period of change for local government.

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Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will the River Club Park of Commerce project, where the new Walmart is located on State Road 70
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 5, 2012
Manatee County Commission to consider Walmart plaza expansion

Manatee County commissioners will meet at 9 a.m., Thursday, for their regular land-use meeting.

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Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 5, 2012
Manatee County Commissioners to discuss sheriff's budget

Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube is requesting more funding so he can pay deputies more.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 4, 2012
June 4: Daily Headlines Video

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Artist Jean Cipriano, left, showed her work to guest Anna Polanco, right.
  • By Jennifer Pies
  • June 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Let's Create Art Opening

Let's Create Art of Lakewood Ranch opened its new facility to the public June 2, with a special grand opening event at its Lakewood Ranch Main Street location.

  • East County
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Amber Lynch poured guests beer samples.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: World of Beer Re-Opening

World of Beer celebrated a Grand Re-Opening and Pirate Fest June 2.

  • East County
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Ryan Agabani led the senior processional.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Graduation

Fifty-six seniors bid farewell to The Out-of-Door Academy during the school's Fourteenth Commencement Ceremony June 2 at the Petrik Thunderdome.

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