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East County

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2012
Residents consider new safety precautions

Riverwalk Hammock residents say they hope to make a presentation to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office following the murder of Ina Gross.

  • East County
  • News
In an exclusive interview with The Observer, Gov. Rick Scott says he is staying true to his core principles and goals of putting the state back to work even as he altars how he handles Tallahassee and the media. Photo by Rod Thomson.
  • By Rod Thomson
  • February 1, 2012
Gov. Scott stays on track

Despite surprising decisions to spend more money on education and Everglades restoration, Gov. Rick Scott is sticking to his principles of shrinking government and growing the economy.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2012
News Briefs

Women's Club celebrates 15 years; Deer collides with Sheriff's Office patrol car

  • East County
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Gulf Coast Builders Xchange Chairman Lem Sharp, original executive director Gil Waters and current executive director Mary Dougherty-Slapp are proud their organization promotes its members doing business with members.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2012
Builders Xchange celebrates 60 years

For the last 60 years, the Gulf Coast Builders Xchange has played a vital role in shaping development and policy in the Sarasota area.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2012
Local bands plug in for East County benefit

Taking Back Lives will host the fourth annual Rock Out for a Cause benefit concert Feb. 3.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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Reconnecting in person. Of course, this photo likely will make its way onto Facebook at some point as well.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 1, 2012
OBSERVED: Social media project sparks reunion

My email inbox is a peculiar place. With one click of the mouse, hundreds of pieces of correspondence fill my email client every day.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Eva Rey
  • By Eva Rey
  • February 1, 2012
My View: Unraveling the government mystery

Upon my arrival in Lakewood Ranch last August, one of the most frequent comments I heard was our local government is too intricate and confusing.

  • East County
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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • February 1, 2012
Castaway

Read this week's Castaway Cartoon

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Tara Brocke, with her husband, John, not pictured, and Jason Seelbach will open Truman’s Tap & Grill Feb. 2.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2012
University of Missouri inspires newest Lakewood Ranch eatery

Truman's Tap & Grill will welcome Tiger fans beginning Feb. 2.

  • East County
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Braden River Elementary's cafeteria staff lived like royalty during the school’s recent Cafeteria Staff Appreciation Day.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2012
Ovations

Congratulations are in order.

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Braden River sophomore Danny Lane clears the midfield in search of an open teammate.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 1, 2012
Braden River battles, falls just short of district title

The Braden River High soccer team fell short of its first district title with a 1-0 loss to Manatee Jan. 27, in the Class 4A-District 11 championship.

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Jeremy Schiller said he is impressed with the work ethic he’s seen at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 1, 2012
Schiller assumes Ranch reins

After spending four years coaching at Eckerd College, Jeremy Schiller was named Lakewood Ranch High's new boys basketball coach at the beginning of the school year.

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Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 1, 2012
COMMENT: East coaches share Super Bowl picks

We've heard it time and time again.

  • East County
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Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2012
Hillcroft/Regent defeats Ten Oaks/Rude Boy in Maduro final

Hillcroft/Regent defeated Ten Oaks/Rude Boy 13-7 in the Maduro Cigar & Bar Final Jan. 29.

  • East County
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