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East County

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2012
Manatee TSA teams sweep states

Manatee County schools took five of six top-ranked posts during the 2012 Florida TSA Competition last month.

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Summerfield resident Charlie Morse, and his son, Connor, are teaming up for the barbecue competition.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2012
Barbecue cook-off needs more chefs

Main Street is seeking amateur cooks to compete in its High on the Hog event.

  • East County
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Sophorn Touch and her business partner, Julie Kramer, recently opened Jules Touch Salon in San Marco Plaza.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2012
DYNAMIC DREAMER: Sophorn Touch

Thirty-six-year-old Sophorn Touch, co-owner of Jules Touch Salon, came to the United States 17 years ago on March 11.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2012
FDOT readies for S.R. 64 construction

The Florida Department of Transportation hosted an open house on the project Feb. 28.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2012
Braden River High Key Club hits courts for charity

The club will host a sand volleyball fundraiser March 10. Teams can register through March 9.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 7, 2012
Our View: School Board: Dysfunction junction

In October 2010, the East County Observer recommended Julie Aranibar over incumbent Jane Pfeilsticker for the Manatee County School Board District 3 seat.

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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • March 7, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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Eva Rey is the executive director for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Eva Rey
  • March 7, 2012
My View: Sunshine Week celebrates transparency

If you ever thought Sunshine laws exist to dictate the fantastic weather we experience in Florida, you are not alone.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Barb Alexander fell in love with polo after her husband, George, began playing.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2012
Lakewood Ranch resident celebrates 70th birthday with polo

Lakewood Ranch resident Barb Alexander will celebrate her 70th birthday playing polo March 10, at the Sarasota Polo Club.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2012
COMMENT: Rankings have no meaning without wins

When it comes to sports, or just about any type of competition, the driving force behind an individual or team's success is ultimately its will to win.

  • East County
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The Observer Miss Manatee softball team got off to a fast start this season. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2012
Observer teams swing into action

The Lakewood Ranch Little League and Miss Manatee Softball Observer teams both opened their spring seasons last month.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Kenya Yancy

Braden River sophomore Kenya Yancy hit a homerun in the bottom of the ninth inning, propelling the Lady Pirates to a 7-6 Class 7A-District 11 victory over Sarasota March 2.

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18 — The number of Lakewood Ranch Lightning Lacrosse players who had the opportunity to meet the 2012 USA Lacrosse Team.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2012
JUST THE STATS

15 - The number of hits the Braden River High softball team collected in its 6-3 victory over Venice Feb. 28.

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Lakewood Ranch's Ashley Bongart hopes to play in college and turn professional.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2012
Lakewood Ranch freshman phenom off to a fast start

Ashley Bongart, ranked 27th in the state of Florida's U18 rankings, is undefeated so far this season in both singles and doubles.

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