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Yen Reed, Elise Lipoff and Kelly Murphy of Willis A. Smith Construction enjoyed the evening.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Coast Builders Exchange 2nd Annual Reverse Tradeshow

Dozens of members of the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange enjoyed an evening of networking with some of the areas largest general contractors and development firms during the organization's 2nd Annual Reverse Tradeshow April 14 at the Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
LECOM student Katie Rorer helps Delaney Dowdell, 11, get seeds ready to dry.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 14, 2011
Learning garden springs to life (VIDEO)

Students from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine are joining the efforts of Center Montessori School to educate children about food.

  • East County
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Cardinal Mooney students hold a banner they created for their Arbor Day celebration.
  • By Linnet Berna
  • April 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: A new tree

Cardinal Mooney students gathered to celebrate Arbor Day.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 14, 2011
Lady Pirates close out regular season with win

Brianna Maxa hit an in-the-park home run in the eighth inning to propel the Braden River High softball team to a 4-3 victory over Manatee in its final regular season game April 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
Judith Williams, owner of Fifi's Fine Resale Apparel and Home Interior in Lakewood Ranch, loves to hunt for bargains and unique treasures.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 14, 2011
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Fifi's Fine Resale Apparel and Home Interior

Fifi's Fine Resale Apparel and Home Interior in Lakewood Ranch will hold its grand opening from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., April 15.

  • East County
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The commission will meet at the Manatee County Administrative Center, 1112 Manatee Ave. W.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 14, 2011
Planners consider East County development

The Manatee County Planning Commission today will make recommendations regarding several East County projects.

  • East County
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Jane Pfeilsticker demonstrates "Lab in a Box" used to conduct experiments.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 14, 2011
SCF earns biotechnology grant

The National Science Foundation has awarded about $187,000 to a new program by the State College of Florida.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 13, 2011
Lakewood Ranch welcomes new Director of Golf

The Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club recently named Bryan McManis as its new director of golf.

  • East County
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Emily Sperling loves hip hop and rap music.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Emily Sperling

Emily Sperling was named Lakewood Ranch-based Shelterbox USA's president in late March. Learn more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 13, 2011
Mustangs advance to regional final

The Lakewood Ranch High boys tennis team advanced to the regional finals after defeating Winter Haven 5-0 April 12.

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Leonardo Leal-Geurrero will visit Harvard this weekend. "Even when I didn’t have a house to live (in) or have a home, education was where I got my strength from," Leonardo says.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2011
Tale of Triumph

When Leonardo Leal-Guerrero immigrated from Mexico in 2005, he knew no English. He then bounced from home to home -- sometimes staying with neighbors when he had nowhere else to go. Now, the Braden River senior knows his future - Harvard or Stanford.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2011
County approves Pat Neal project

Neal Communities' Woodbrook is a 213-home project near The Cascades. The county commission also approved an addition to Rosedale.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2011
Pirate JROTC team wins state crown

The high school's JROTC Male Platoon Exhibition Team won the Florida State Championship April 2 in Lakeland.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2011
Ranch readies for hurricane season

More than 125 Lakewood Ranch residents and Community Emergency Response Team members learned safety tips at CERT's Hurricane Preparedness event April 7 at Town Hall.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2011
School presents 'Snow White'

Ballerinas brought a Disney classic to the East County during the School of Russian Ballet's recent production of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" at Braden River High School.

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