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East County

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 28, 2011
Connecticut Club seeks members

The Connecticut Club of Sarasota/Bradenton/Venice is now seeking members.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 28, 2011
Two new host tenants sign on at Premier Sports Campus

The Manatee County YMCA's YFL youth tackle football program and the Sarasota Saracens Rugby organization have signed on as the two newest tenants at the Premier Sports Campus of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Superintendent Tim McGonegal had previously offered two budget cut proposals.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2011
Manatee school board delays budget decision

Manatee County School Board members asked Superintendent Tim McGonegal to revise his budget recommendations.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 28, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Tom Garland made the opening comments at the press conference.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2011
Committee calls for action against superintendent

An ad hoc committee on Monday called for action against the Manatee County School District's attorney and superintendent.

  • East County
  • Schools
Robert Moates spent 10 years working in the Florida Legislature in Tallahassee and the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2011
Lakewood Ranch teacher to run for school board

Robert Moates, a government and economics teacher at Lakewood Ranch High School, filed papers today announcing his campaign for the Manatee County School Board District 2 seat.

  • East County
  • Schools
Former Braden River High libero and defensive specialist Kelley Shiels will play volleyball for Oklahoma City University.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 27, 2011
Shiels joins OCU volleyball

Braden River High graduate Kelley Shiels will continue her volleyball career next year at Oklahoma City University.

  • East County
  • Sports
CIEC wants to start a nationwide search to replace Manatee Superintendent Tim McGonegal.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 27, 2011
Committee challenges school district officials

The Committee for Improving Education of Children in Manatee County today will call to terminate the Manatee County School District's attorney, replace the superintendent and investigate other matters.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The incident occurred around 4 p.m., Sunday.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 27, 2011
East County CVS robbed

A CVS in the 5300 block of Lockwood Ridge Road was robbed of prescription pills Sunday afternoon.

  • East County
  • News
The meeting will start at 7 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 27, 2011
Incorporation group hosts forum

The Lakewood Ranch Incorporation Study Group will host a presentation and discussion on incorporation at 7 p.m., tonight.

  • East County
  • News
Chris Klein, center, and his children Reese, left, and Chris, right, live in GreyHawk Landing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Car Show on Main

The Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix today brought its annual car show to Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Attendees enjoyed music, food and drinks, while checking out a wide variety of classic cars.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 25, 2011
Community Golf Scores 06.14.11 to 06.21.11

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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There was no stopping Sean Freund from getting the other children wet.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2011
Kiddie Academy kids splash into summer (VIDEO)

Preschoolers today celebrated Water Day.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

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