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East County

    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 18, 2011
Game gives glimpse into next season

Football had finally returned to the East County - well at least for a few weeks.

  • East County
  • Sports
Matthew O'Sullivan
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 18, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Matthew O'Sullivan

Matthew O'Sullivan, 11, began playing baseball for Cal Ripken Little League at Heritage Harbour when he was 5 years old.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rod Thomson
  • May 18, 2011
MY VIEW: Turn off the TV. Quick!

TV and the rest of Digital Land that we use to watch videos are making us fat, lazy, dumb and horrible citizens.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The IDA will conduct interviews with each candidate June 10.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 17, 2011
Ranch IDA selects director finalists

Candidates include: Laurence Arnold, of Parrish; Jim Gleason, of Ocoee; Laura Hannah, of Lake Worth;, Eva Rey, of Summerfield; Shane Crawford, of Lake Geneva, Wis.; and Interim Executive Director Steve Zielinski.

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

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Pitcher Collin Goda, 10, hit a grand slam for the New York Yankees.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 17, 2011
Cal Ripken Little League hosts championships (VIDEO)

Dozens of Little Leaguers hit the field for Cal Ripken Little League at Heritage Harbour's Championship Weekend May 14. Champions were crowned in the Rookie, Minor and Major divisions.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High senior Marco Padilla chose Flagler College over several colleges in New York, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 17, 2011
Ranch forward headed to Flagler College

Lakewood Ranch High senior Marco Padilla signed a national letter-of-intent May 13 to play soccer for Flagler College.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 16, 2011
Community Golf Scores 04.21.11 to 05.09.11

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Caitlyn Benedetto finished her career as Braden River's all-time leading scorer with 1,257 points.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 16, 2011
Pirates' all-time leading scorer signs with Gyrenes

Braden River High senior Caitlyn Benedetto signed a national letter-of-intent May 4 to play basketball for Ave Maria University in Naples.

  • East County
  • Sports
Students must pass the reading and math portions of the FCAT to graduate high school.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 16, 2011
Manatee seniors improve on FCAT retakes

Manatee County School District seniors who retook reading and math portions of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test performed at about the state average.

  • East County
  • News
The meeting will be held in the county administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 16, 2011
Commission to host planning work session

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint work session with the Planning Commission on Tuesday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 16, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Christian Lizardi, Melissa Malanczuk, Nicolle Zampella, Jordan Dusek, Tyler Marshall and Nicole Tira were the first group out on the dance floor.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Prom

Students at Braden River High danced the night away during the school's Prom May 14 at the Bradenton Municipal Auditorium. The theme for this year's Prom was Grecian Gardens. Andrew Schmidt and Alanna Condren were crowned this year's Prom King and Queen.

  • East County
  • Schools
Amanda Hull, Brandon Lopez, Haley Pearson, Noelle Sporer and Julie Lichterman didn't let the weather bring them down.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan Night on Main Street

Nolan Middle School students and their families and friends didn't let a little rain dampen their spirits during the school's Nolan Night on Main Street May 14. Guests enjoyed performances by the Nolan's performing arts groups, games with prizes, vendors, food and drinks and more.

  • East County
  • Schools
Razan Waliagha and Kalsey Knutson were among the first out on the dance floor for Lakewood Ranch's 2011 Prom.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Prom

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School partied the night away at Prom May 13 at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota. This year's Prom featured an Asian-inspired theme, "Dance with the Dragon."

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