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Dion Wong danced to almost every song played at Friday's Father-Daughter dance.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Father-Daughter Dance

McNeal Elementary girls enjoyed a special evening with the special men in their lives during the school's first Father-Daughter Dance May 13. Father, grandfathers and others joined the girls on the dance floor for a night of fun.

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Jim Eschmann and Rick Griffin grabbed lunch before heading out on the course.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Payton's Golf Outing

East County residents rallied against pediatric brain cancer May 13 as 140 golfers hit the greenways at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club for the fourth annual Payton Wright Foundation Golf Tournament. Following golf, participants headed to the Lake Club for an After Party featuring food, live music and more.

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Members of Lakewood Christian Church will wash cars Saturday.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 13, 2011
Church to host car wash fundraiser

Lakewood Christian Church will host a car wash fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 14, at Regions Bank, 5455 Tara Blvd.

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Braden River Middle School's Dance Team gave a stellar performance.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 13, 2011
Tara, Braden River dancers take stage (VIDEO)

East County youth showed off their dance moves May 12 at the Tara Elementary School Dance Team and Braden River Middle School Panther Dance Recital at Braden River High School.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 13, 2011
i9 Sports announces summer camp

i9 sports will host a multi-sport summer camp from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 13-17 and June 20-24 at Bayside Community Church, 15800 State Road 64 E.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 13, 2011
Pirates summer basketball camp set

The Braden River High basketball team will host its 7th annual Summer Basketball Camp from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., June 13-16, June 20-23 and July 5-8.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 13, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Payton Wright Foundation 4th Annual Golf Tournament & After Party

The Payton Wright Foundation, a Lakewood Ranch-based nonprofit founded by Patrick and Holly Wright, will host its annual Payton Wright Foundation Golf Outing fundraiser May 13 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club

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  • May 13, 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 12, 2011
Tabernacle golfers finish perfect season

The Tabernacle Christian School golf team recently completed another perfect season.

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Sammi Jo Gaeta grabbed a dodge ball to throw.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Spirit Day

Students at the Out-of-Door Academy today showed their school spirit during the school's annual Spirit Day event. Students enjoyed games such as dodge ball, handball, an egg toss and more.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 12, 2011
American Red Cross to host Hurricane Bash Golf Tournament

The American Red Cross will kickoff the start of hurricane season with a Hurricane Bash Golf Tournament and Celebrity Chef Showcase May 20 at the University Park Country Club.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

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The meeting will be held in the first floor chambers of the county administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2011
Planning Commission to discuss Cooper Creek DRI

The advisory board to the Board of Manatee County Commissioners will consider changes to the Cooper Creek Center Development of Regional Impact.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 11, 2011
Tryout dates announced for BRSC competitive teams

The Braden River Soccer Club will host tryouts for its competitive teams from May 31 through June 5.

  • East County
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Incorporation proponent Keith Davey, with Tom Thomaides, said incorporating would create a long-term plan for the community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 11, 2011
TAKING SIDES

Pro- and anti-incorporation groups faced off Monday for the first Lakewood Ranch Incorporation debate hosted by the East County Observer.

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