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East County

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 6, 2011
McGonegal named 'Superintendent of the Year'

Manatee County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Tim McGonegal has been named Superintendent of the Year by the Florida Music Educators Association.

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Willis A. Smith Construction President David Sessions receives a finalist award from The Observer Group Editor and CEO Matt Walsh.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 6, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: The Sandies Awards

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance and The Observer Group recognized outstanding Lakewood Ranch businesses and individuals during the first Sandies Awards event Oct. 5 at the Polo Grill & Bar's Fete Ballroom.

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  • October 5, 2011
Tara enjoys Italian festival

Tara Golf and Country Club residents on Sept. 17 enjoyed an authentic Italian feast during the San Gennaro Dinner Festival.

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Levi signed the national anthem before the contest. And — even better — he got a high-five from Rays Manager Joe Maddon.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2011
Rays request Waxler's support

After their incredible ride into the postseason, the Tampa Bay Rays asked for East County sign-language guru Levi Waxler's services at the team's playoff game against the Texas Rangers Oct. 3.

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Agriculture students from the school’s Science and Health Academy, among others, attended the event.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2011
Rodeo legend visits BRHS

East County cowboy and legend Hub Hubbell, 93, on Sept. 30 visited Braden River High School, where he talked about his life as a cowboy and gave a lasso demonstration.

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A class photo of Lakewood Ranch High School's 2001 graduating class.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 5, 2011
Lakewood Ranch High School's first graduating class celebrates 10 years

Lakewood Ranch High School's 2001 yearbook was titled 'The Final Piece' -- to honor its first graduates as the last puzzle piece needed to complete the high school. This week, that pioneering class celebrates its 10-year reunion.

  • East County
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Daniel Mitchell
  • By Daniel Mitchell
  • October 5, 2011
My View: Facts are in: Tax cuts raise revenue

There is a distinct pattern throughout American history: When tax rates are reduced, the economy's growth rate improves and living standards increase.

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Castaway
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • October 5, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2011
Re-district for the future

The surge of Manatee County growth centered in Lakewood Ranch is tilting the center of the county ever eastward - and leaving county leaders with the challenge of re-drawing political boundaries.

  • East County
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Steamy Kitchen blogger Jaden Hair and her sons, Nathan, left, and Andrew, right, are enjoying their backyard farm, where they are raising chickens and vegetables. Hair is building a smaller version of a sustainable garden in her backyard.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 5, 2011
Organizers dissolve Smart Farm plans

Jaden Hair said the idea for a sustainable community farm in Lakewood Ranch was too complex for her and her partners to realize.

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Eileen Amesbury
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 5, 2011
HOA forms communication committee

The Lakewood Ranch Country Club/Edgewater Village Association is working to improve communication among the HOA, Community Development Districts, Town Hall and residents.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 5, 2011
Lakewood clubs seek members

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. will host its Club Day Oct. 8.

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  • October 5, 2011
News Briefs

Manatee seeks code board members; SCF celebrates LEED certification; Out-of-Door Academy opens community gallery; Taylor Morrison acquires TruLiving

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Holly Wright’s Forever Frogs is the latest venture for the Payton Wright Foundation.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 5, 2011
Payton's memory inspires business

Lakewood Ranch resident Holly Wright, co-founder of the Payton Wright Foundation, is launching a new business, Forever Frogs.

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Charlie James Gurski
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2011
Birth Announcements

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

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