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Lyndsy McDonald and her staff of 10 bake about 200 cupcakes each day in addition to her catering orders.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Lyndsy McDonald

Pastries by Design owner Lyndsy McDonald, who moved into her new storefront on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch Sept. 1, saw her business nearly triple in 2011.

  • East County
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  • Michael Eng
  • January 4, 2012
OBSERVED: Optimism abounds in new year

For the past four years, the East County Observer has begun the new year with special editions highlighting the people and issues we believed would have significant influence in the East County in the following 12 months.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Kiera and Ben are Anchin Pavilion’s newest animal residents.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 4, 2012
Poodles brighten Anchin Pavilion Assisted Living Community

Ben and Kiera, two miniature poodles, recently found a home at Anchin Pavilion Assisted Living Community, where they provide joy and support for residents.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Joshua Rogers and Brett Wagner were close friends for most of their lives. Courtesy photos.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Jen Blanco
  • January 4, 2012
IN MEMORY: Lakewood Ranch remembers crash victims

Lakewood Ranch High School seniors Brett Wagner and Joshua Rogers died from injuries sustained in an accident Dec. 25.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident Jim Longhitano took this sunset photo last summer.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 4, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lakewood Ranch resident Jim Longhitano took this sunset photo last summer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This Country Club of Lakewood Ranch home, which has four bedrooms and four-and-one-half baths sold for $964,500. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 4, 2012
Lakewood Ranch home tops sales

Raymond and Carol Lamoureaux sold their home at 7802 Mathern Court to Anthony and Kathleen Constantinou, of Killingworth, Conn., for $964,500.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
McKinlee Quinn Gilbert
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 4, 2012
East County Births

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements each month. To have your listing included, please email your information to Managing Editor Michael Eng, [email protected].

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 3, 2012
District 26 Umps opening up the cages

District 26 Little League umpires are opening up the cages at Braden River Little League from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bob Sweat, Manatee County supervisor of elections.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2012
Bob Sweat announces retirement

Manatee Elections Supervisor Bob Sweat announced today he will retire in November.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2012
Weather Service issues freeze warning for East County

Temperatures are expected to dip below 30 degrees Fahrenheit in the East County tonight.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2012
Commission to hold work session

Manatee County commissioners today will meet with members of the Palmetto City Commission for a special work session.

  • East County
  • News
REx Jensen, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch president and CEO.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 3, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Rex Jensen

Twenty years ago, if you would have asked Rex Jensen if he could envision himself heading up one of the most recognizable and sought-after land management, agricultural and development companies in the nation, he would have told you that he wasn't the right man for the job.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2012
Manatee County offices closed

Manatee County Government offices will be closed today.

  • East County
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Lauren Costello, 6, made sure to tell Santa what she wanted for Christmas during Tara Elementary School’s Dinner with Santa Dec. 2. Published Dec. 8, 2011.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: December, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The East County Observer.

  • East County
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LECOM School of Dental Medicine
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2012
TOP STORY, DEC.: The East County's Most Expensive Projects

In Sarasota and Manatee counties, 41 construction permits for more than $1 million have been pulled in the past year. Of those, about one-fourth are in the East County.

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