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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2011
CDD, Aquaterra reach agreement

A new agreement between the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District and Aquaterra spells out who owns the district's irrigation lines and more.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2011
News Briefs 04.14.11

Burglars target Mandalay vehicles; Director search narrowed to eight; Flyball tourney benefits Ranch Humane Society; East County returns salute to soldiers, families; U.S. Rep. Buchanan promotes youth art

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2011
Cops Corner 04.14.11

Unknown person(s) entered the victim's unlocked vehicle while it was parked in her driveway and stole her portable GPS.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rod Thomson
  • April 13, 2011
TALLAHASSEE: Polls reflect gutsy leadership

Gov. Rick Scott is falling in polls measuring voter approval.

  • East County
  • Opinion
It's almost like the boom times again in Lakewood Ranch's new Central Park community going up off Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, north of State Road 70. So, why doesn't anyplace else look like this?
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2011
OUR VIEW: Lessons in Ranch growth

There is something dramatically different about the development and dynamics of Lakewood Ranch compared to the rest of the region.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By R.N. Williams
  • April 13, 2011
MY VIEW: Incorporation would keep taxes in LWR

The incorporation of Florida cities was proliferate in the mid 1990s.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: HT editor responds to column

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: HT editor responds to column

  • East County
  • Opinion
Emily Sperling originally thought she’d help ShelterBox USA as a volunteer. Now, she’s its president.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2011
ShelterBox USA names new president

Former Operations Director Emily Sperling, who has served as the interim executive director since February, was named the organization's president late last month.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 13, 2011
WAR ON WHEELS

Several East County girls are proving their roller-rink prowess as a member of the Bradenton Derby Brats, a junior roller derby league.

  • East County
  • Sports
Arnav and Arsav Mohanty captured the No. 1 doubles title at the Class 3A-District 10 tournament April 5-6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 13, 2011
Mustangs advance to regionals

The Lakewood Ranch boys tennis team captured the Class 3A-District 10 tournament crown April 7, while the girls tennis team finished as the district runner-up.

  • East County
  • Sports
Arnav and Arsav Mohanty captured the No. 1 doubles title at the Class 3A-District 10 tournament April 5-6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 13, 2011
Mustangs advance to regionals

The Lakewood Ranch boys tennis team captured the Class 3A-District 10 tournament crown April 7, while the girls tennis team finished as the district runner-up.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 13, 2011
Lady Pirates primed for state title

Week in and week out, teams are judged by how well they perform on the field.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 13, 2011
Sports Briefs 04.14.11

Braden River wins Havoc tourney; FC Sarasota boys win President's Cup

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 13, 2011
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Justin Klawans

Each week, the East County Observer will introduce one player from the Lakewood Ranch Little League Observer team.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 13, 2011
Community Golf Scores 04.14.11

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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