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National statistics show seat belt usage saved more than 12,700 lives nationwide in 2009.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 23, 2011
Sheriff's office launches 'Click It' campaign

The safety campaign started today throughout Manatee County.

  • East County
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  • May 23, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

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Ruth Husel and Jan Pope
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Cattle Baron's Ball

East County residents dressed in their cowboy best May 21 and headed to the Polo Grill for Manatee County's eighth annual Cattle Baron's Ball event

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Students gathered outside for the announcement of eighth-grade notables before the dance.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: A Royal Evening

Eighth-grade students at Braden River Middle School celebrated their middle school years with a special dance, themed "A Royal Evening" on May 20. Festivities also included the announcement of eighth-grade "notables."

  • East County
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Lila Cooper with Susan Davis
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Hurricane Bash

Supporters of the American Red Cross headed May 20 to the University Park Country Club for the Hurricane Bash Golf Tournament & Celebrity Chef Showcase event.

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Fans of both teams cheered on their players for the Spring Game May 20.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Spring Game

Out-of-Door Academy fans got a glimpse of the 2011 Thunder football team during its Spring Game May 20 against Keswick Christian in St. Petersburg. The contest gave the ODA coaching staff a chance to evaluate its players and make adjustments for the fall season. The Thunder lost 25-22 to Keswick Christian.

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Fast n Fresh owners Lesley and Michael Harb are eager to open their second location.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 20, 2011
Fast n Fresh signs lease for Main Street

The owners of Fast n Fresh today signed a lease for a roughly 2,800-square-foot space on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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  • May 20, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 20, 2011
Mustang baseball camp dates set

The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team will host its 4th annual Mustang Baseball Camp from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 27 through July 1 and July 11-15.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 19, 2011
Treasure Chest Soccer to host summer foot skills

Treasure Chest Soccer will host a fun summer foot skills camp from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., June 20-24 and July 5-9 at Braden River High, 6545 53rd Ave. E.

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Braden River High kicker Kadin Kerns will play football for Kent State University this fall.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 19, 2011
Kerns commits to Golden Flashes

Braden River High kicker Kadin Kerns has committed to play football for Kent State University.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

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Volunteer Annette Fuchs meets Victor. Her family returned to Honor Animal Sanctuary later that day to adopt him. Submitted by Elaine Glickman.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 19, 2011
Temple hosts community service day

More than 250 volunteers from Temple Emanu-El completed service projects earlier this month.

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Custodian Darren Carnes, Principal Myra Russell and School Resource Officer Dep. Russ Younger rapped from the rooftops to the theme song from the television show, "Fresh Prince."
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 19, 2011
Witt principal raps from roof (VIDEO)

Students at Gene Witt Elementary earned a special rooftop performance for their fundraising efforts.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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