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  • July 19, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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Paul Brzycki was found in The Cascades community pool at about 2:30 p.m., July 16.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • July 18, 2011
Man dies in Cascades community pool

Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives do not suspect foul play in the death of Paul Brzycki, 34.

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Click inside to see one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • July 18, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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Thirty-two children participated in the final week of the Mustang Golf Camp, which was put on by the Lakewood Ranch High golf teams.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Mustang Golf Camp

Thirty-two children ages 6-14 perfected their golf swings during the final week of Lakewood Ranch High School's Mustang Golf Camp July 11-16 at Rosedale Golf & Country Club. Participants worked on all facets of their golf games, including putting, chipping, pitching and swinging before hitting the course for a camp-ending tournament July 16.

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Greenbrook residents Mike and Tara Warmuth enjoyed their first-ever shrimp boil.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Spyder Broussard Low Country-East County Shrimp Boil

Hundreds of East County residents enjoyed a taste of the Crescent City during the 4th Annual Spyder Broussard Low Country-East County Shrimp Boil July 16 at The Polo Grill and Bar. Guests feasted on Cajun classics, including Oysters Bienville, Gumbo Ya-Ya, boudin, boiled shrimp, beignets du monde and more, while listening to the sounds of the Gumbo Boogie Band.

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Sen. Mike Bennett, SMR Director of Sports Tim Mulqueen, State Rep. Greg Steube, Manatee County Commission candidate Vanessa Baugh and former NBA referee Bob Delaney poured drinks for tips.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Charity Bartending Night

Dozens of East County residents sipped on cocktails during the Charity Bartending Night July 14 at The Polo Grill and Bar. Former NBA referee and Lakewood Ranch resident Bob Delaney, State Rep. Greg Steube, Sen. Mike Bennett, Manatee County Commission candidate Vanessa Baugh and SMR Director of Sports Tim Mulqueen poured drinks for tips to benefit Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corporation's LWR Remembers 9-11 Flagpole Dedication and Memorial. The event, which is scheduled for Sept. 10 at the Premier Sports Complex, will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks.

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Keelie Robb loved performing a ribbon dance to "No One."
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • July 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Summer Dance Camp Recital

Pint-sized dancers took the stage for the Summer Dance Camp Recital July 15 at Gullett Elementary School in Lakewood Ranch. The dancers performed a variety of routines they perfected throughout the summer camp.

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Lakewood Ranch Little League will advance to the Section IV Tournament July 22 in Haines City.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 15, 2011
Lakewood Ranch wins District 26 11/12 crown

Behind the arm of 12-year-old Steven Varone, Lakewood Ranch Little League shut out Braden River Little League 9-0 to capture the District 26 11- and 12-year-old division title July 13 at G.T. Bray.

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  • July 15, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 14, 2011
Community Golf Scores 07.05.11 to 07.11.11

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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The LWR Remembers 9-11 event is scheduled for Sept. 10 at Premier Sports Complex.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2011
Charity bartending to benefit 9-11 event

Celebrity bartenders will mix drinks to raise money for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corporation's LWR Remembers 9-11 Flag Dedication tonight at The Polo Grill and Bar.

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  • July 14, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • July 13, 2011
The Castaway

This week's Castaway

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Weston, Wellington and Bonita Springs all share similarities to Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Rod Thomson
  • July 13, 2011
INCORPORATION: A Tale of Three Cities

The East County Observer examines the incorporations of Weston, Wellington and Bonita Springs and how they compare to Lakewood Ranch.

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