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Ella Carson, behind, and Isabelle McKeon, front, feasted on pizza while watching other children play basketball.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 22, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Lunch break

Ella Carson, behind, and Isabelle McKeon, front, feasted on pizza while watching other children play basketball.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
We have our favorite dishes, what are yours?
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
POLL: What is your favorite traditional Thanksgiving dish?

Thanksgiving is only two days from today! What traditional dish are you most excited for?

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 22, 2011
Sheriff's vehicle crashes on East County roadway

The crash occurred around 3 a.m. today in the 800 block of Morgan Johnson Road.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
Troop candy drive a success

Dr. Maribel Santos-Cordero, of Dentistry for Children and Adolescents, says she was pleased with the donations her business received for its annual Candy Drive for the Troops.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Out-of-Door Academy family Bianca, Roberta, Laszlo and Tom Tengerdy will continue with their Thanksgiving Day tradition of feeding the homeless this year in Colorado while visiting family.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 22, 2011
East County families give a helping hand on Thanksgiving

For these East County families, Thanksgiving is more than just turkey on the table. It's a chance to make a difference.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Community Development District Supervisors have selected Dick Moran as the board’s newest member.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 22, 2011
Ranch CDDs approve landscaper

Down to Earth is slated to begin providing services in three community development districts in January.

  • East County
  • News
Forristall Enterprises foreman Alex Barrow checks out the inside of the home before starting its demolition Nov. 21.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 22, 2011
Lakewood Ranch eyesore demolished

A Lakewood Ranch home that burned down in September 2008 was demolished Monday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 22, 2011
Classic cars cruise onto Main Street

Ed's Tavern will host a classic car show, benefiting MOTS and the VFW, Nov. 27.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
News Briefs

East County stuffs bus for Food Bank; County, school board agree on redistricting; District uploads new information system

  • East County
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • November 22, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's special Thanksgiving Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
I am thankful for the beautiful sunsets every night on our beaches.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
Our View: Giving thanks

Thanksgiving Day is one of the great American holidays, because it is the time when everyone of different backgrounds, political persuasions and faiths can focus on being thankful for what we have.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 22, 2011
Lakewood just short in upset attempt

The Mustangs nearly defeated the No. 2 team in the nation, falling to Seffner Armwood 35-31 in the final three minutes of a Class 6A-Region 2 quarterfinal Nov. 18.

  • East County
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Jen Blanco
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 22, 2011
Comment: Olivia Ortiz deserving of state title

Three years ago, I walked into Lakewood Ranch High and met 'Spider Legs' for the first time. It's an interview I'll never forget.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
Prep Scoreboard

Read this week's scores and standings for prep sports.

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