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Supervisors on Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4 were able to keep assessments exactly the same.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2011
CDDs approve tentative budgets

Town Hall's Interim Executive Director Steve Zielinski said the budgets were 'prudent' and would meet the needs of each district.

  • East County
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Half-Acre Construction started work last week to extend Braden River Middle School's on-campus drive.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2011
District to change BRMS driveway

A new traffic loop on school property should help eliminate congestion on River Club Boulevard during dismissal times.

  • East County
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This 3,855-square-foot home in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and a pool. It sold for $750,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 15, 2011
Lakewood Ranch C.C. home tops weekly sales

Two homes in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch top all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2011
OUR VIEW: Valid straw poll imperative

The two sides in the debate over Lakewood Ranch incorporation do not agree on much. But one thing they have in common is a tit-for-tat dance that is probably confusing the incorporation debate more than anything else.

  • East County
  • Opinion
All four vehicles burglarized were left unlocked, a Manatee County Sheriff's Office report states.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2011
Vehicles burglarized in Tara

Vehicles in the Teal Trace neighborhood in Tara were burglarized last night.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 14, 2011
Cal Ripken 9U All-Stars finish as tournament runner-up

The Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Stars finished second in the Nations Baseball State Championships June 3-5 in Clearwater.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River graduate Kristin Terrana is Manatee County's Golden Herald winner for art.
  • By Bill Ferrell
  • June 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Student art show

Students from Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools showcased their artistic talents during the ComCenter Young Artist Exhibition last week.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 14, 2011
Pirate volleyball camp dates announced

Braden River High will host its Pirate Volleyball Camp July 25-27.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 14, 2011
Mustangs finish second in Sunshine State all-sports awards

Lakewood Ranch High scored 610.5 points to finish second overall in Class 4A in the FHSAA Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup all-sports awards.

  • East County
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State Sen. Mike Bennett, left, said he looks forward to traveling and fishing following his term in the Florida Senate.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 14, 2011
Bennett will not run for U.S. Congress

State Sen. Mike Bennett said in a statement June 13 he will not pursue a bid for Congress.

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

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

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Robin and Jeff Weaver, pastors of Lakewood Christian Church, enjoyed watching their son, Nathaniel, perform.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

The Lake Osprey Cabaret transformed into the Pitz Supper Club June 11 as members of Lakewood Christian Church presented their first murder mystery dinner theater fundraiser there.

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Zachary Szabo and Chris Heo walked out of Town Hall as graduates.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose graduation

Kindergarten students at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center gathered June 11 to celebrate their next step in life as the school hosted a graduation ceremony for students at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
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Five-year-old Nyah Andrews couldn't wait to put on her cap and gown.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 11, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiddie Academy Graduation

Dozens of voluntary pre-kindergarten students proudly accepted their diplomas during Kiddie Academy's graduation ceremony June 9. Each of the three VPK classes did a special presentation for their family and friends before donning their caps and gowns and receiving their diplomas. The Class of 2011 enjoyed a reception following the ceremony.

  • East County
  • Schools
Taylor Ferber, Madisyn Wandall, Rilyn Ferber and Danny Ferber sold lemonade to raise money for a child with cancer.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 11, 2011
Neighborhood holds safety day

The Whisper Bend community today hosted a free Community Safety Day.

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