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Tyler Delaney, Bence Pinter, Kyle Grendel and Christian Marrero checked out the jousting contest.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Imagine Field Day

In preparation for this week's FCAT exams, children at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch spent much of the day April 13 outside during the school's special Field Day event.

  • East County
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Deanne Sipes, Maddison Jordan and Emma Slotabec provided visuals for the song, "Do The Circulation."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'School House Rock Live!'

Theater students at Braden River High School rocked out on education April 13-14 during performances of "School House Rock Live!"

  • East County
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Hayley and Jake O'Keefe were eager to see their artwork framed.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Elementary Art Show

As families at Braden River Elementary School gathered April 12 at the school for report card conferences, they also checked out a special Art Show and Sale in the school's cafeteria.

  • East County
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 13, 2012
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2012
Business Alliance announces more endorsements

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance today announced five more political endorsements.

  • East County
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Somerston Vineyards Lamar Engel with "Hells Kitchen" winner and guest chef Christina Machamer and Viking Executive Chef Chris Covelli
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Hell's Kitchen' meets Food Network

As part of the Florida Wine Fest, recent Food Network guest chef and Viking Culinary Center resident Executive Chef Chris Covelli and guest chef Christina Machamer, Season 4 winner of "Hell's Kitchen," teamed up to provide East County residents with a culinary treat April 12. Guests at the special dinner event enjoyed a five-course meal matched with wines from Somerston Vineyards in California.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2012
Planning Commission recommends Rye Road rezone

Medallion Homes has preliminary plans for a 100 home community.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 13, 2012
Scores: Lady Seminoles race to second-place finish

The Southeast High girls track team scored 121 points to finish second at the Class 2A-District 10 meet April 12 at Spoto High.

  • East County
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The Tara Bookstore regularly offers hundreds of titles for purchase. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2012
Bookstore promotes literacy, offers unique books

The Goodwill's Tara Bookstore will hold its third annual Bookapalooza event Saturday.

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Pam Lutz of Cornerstone Solutions Group enjoyed mingling with Heather Kaster and Morgan Gerhart of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRBA Breakfast of Champions

Dozens of East County business professionals learned about the future of Tampa Bay Sports and Entertainment during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Breakfast of Champions April 12 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. Attendees enjoyed breakfast while listening to Tod Leiweke, CEO of Tampa Bay Sports and Entertainment, which includes the Tampa Bay Lighting, the Tampa Bay Storm and the Tampa Bay Times Forum, speak about the new Tampa Bay Lightning identity, Tampa Bay Times Forum upgrades and community focus.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 12, 2012
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April 18 will be a full day of school for students, rather than the normal early dismissal day usually observed on Wednesdays.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2012
Manatee School District clarifies class schedule

Manatee County Public School students will have a full day of school Friday, despite an error on the Manatee County Government calendar showing schools would be closed to students April 13.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2012
Children support Food Bank

Children in the MOMS Club of Lakewood Ranch collected good for the Food Bank of Manatee and delivered the items to the organization Monday.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 12, 2012
LunchWithLeaders hosts first luncheon

LunchWithLeaders, a non-profit forum for community leaders in the Manasota area, recently hosted its first meeting at The Polo Grill and Bar in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 12, 2012
Imagine principal reaps wet reward

After children at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch sold more than $10,000 in books at its Scholastic Book Fair, Principal Stephen Sajewski provided a unique reward to students.

  • East County
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