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  • August 17, 2011
Our View: County is one for two

Manatee County commissioners got one of the toughest decisions right in the budget for next year. They kept the property tax rate flat. Or so it appears. That will not be official until the final rate is approved in September.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 17, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: East County

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

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Click inside to see one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 16, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: East County

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

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Orientation was held at the Lakewood Ranch pharmacy school today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 16, 2011
LECOM welcomes new students

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy hosted orientation activities for its fifth class today.

  • East County
  • Schools
The preschool is accredited through the United Methodist Association of Preschools. Photo courtesy of Jose Morales.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 16, 2011
Preschool offers new hours

Lighthouse Kids Preschool will start new hours of operation on Monday.

  • East County
  • Schools
Nikki Lay, Carolyn Eason, Keith Steiff, Joann Steiff and Ben Eason mourn the loss of U.S. Army Spc. 4 Patrick Lay II during a candlelight vigil Aug. 15.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Patrick Lay II Candlelight Vigil

About 200 people gathered at the East County home of Stefenie Hernandez to honor her son, Spc. 4 Patrick Lay II, who was killed in an IED attack Aug. 11 in Afghanistan.

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The incident occurred today around 2 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 15, 2011
Toddler saved from drowning

A toddler fell into a pool and nearly drowned, but was rescued by his mother and grandmother.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: East County

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Kailee Carrier helped lead her fellow campers in a song on the last day of Vacation Bible School.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • August 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Baptist VBS

Children at Sarasota Baptist Church enjoyed an energy-filled week during the church's 'Jump! Put Faith in Motion' Vacation Bible School Aug. 8-12. The kids participated in a plethora of activities, including arts and crafts, music and more, while learning about the Christian faith.

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A funeral service for Patrick Lay II was held Aug. 13 at Life Covenant Sanctuary. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 15, 2011
Family hosts vigil for fallen soldier

A candlelight vigil will be held tonight for fallen Braden River High School graduate Spc. 4 Patrick Lay, 21.

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Mark Moore of Duncan Sea Wall and Steve Knopik from Beall's
  • By Allison Moore
  • August 14, 2011
PHOTO EVENT: Cancer Support Celebrity Bartending

Cancer Support Community-Florida Suncoast raised more than $4,000 at its first Celebrity Bartending event Aug. 4. at Urban Flats.

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Ashley and Gail Gardener
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Prom Ice Cream Social

Adults with disabilities reunited Friday afternoon at Faith Christian Church for the Prom Ice Cream Social. Attendees had participated in the Night Out with the Stars Prom in May, and returned to the church to pick up pictures and a DVD from the event and to feast on ice cream.

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Pictured are Lakewood Ranch High School students Briana Nelson-Canty, Kiona Poyner, Miranda Lim, Christina Rothenberger and Micaela Figueroa.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2011
FCCLA youths excel at nationals

Students from Lakewood Ranch and Southeast high schools and Braden River Middle School took honors at a recent conference in California

  • East County
  • Schools
Most school items under $15 are included in the exemption.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2011
Tax holiday starts today

Florida residents can enjoy tax-free shopping on select items today through Aug. 14.

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A Lakewood Ranch CERT member receives fire training. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2011
Ranch CERT elects new officers

The Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team has elected new board members and officers.

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