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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2011
Lady Mustangs swing past Lady Rams

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Riverview 6-2 April 6.

  • East County
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The chorus sings the overture, "Stone Soup."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2011
GALLERY: McNeal presents 'Stone Soup'

Kindergarten students at McNeal Elementary School sang a lesson in sharing during their production of "Stone Soup, A Rock Opera" April 5. The musical featured a special appearance by several pre-kindergarten students as well.

  • East County
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Rodolfo Estraea, 8, went as fast as he could through the tunnel.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2011
GALLERY: Tara Math-tacle

Thanks to a $1,000 Toshiba math and science grant, children at Tara Elementary school this week are making their way through a special Math-tacle course. During their physical education class time, students work their way through nearly a dozen obstacles, pausing before each one to solve math problems.

  • East County
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The meeting starts at 9 a.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2011
Commission to consider Rosedale addition

The Manatee County Board of Commissioners will vote on an addition to Rosedale, among other items, today.

  • East County
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Deputies do not have any suspects at this time.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2011
Burglars target Horseshoe Cove

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to eight vehicle burglaries in Horseshoe Cove RV Resort earlier this week.

  • East County
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Bob and Leigh Simons, LWRBA President Bobbi Larson and Tom Badger enjoyed mingling with other business professionals.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2011
GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Corporate Sponsor Showcase

Hundreds of business professionals gathered together for an evening of networking during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's annual Corporate Sponsor Showcase April 6 at the Polo Grill and Bar. Business Professionals enjoyed mingling and networking among 33 table top expo displays that were provided by the organization's annual sponsors. The showcase served as the LWRBA's April Networking Social.

  • East County
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  • By Sondra Guffey
  • April 6, 2011
LETTER: Former journalist knows of 'barbarians'

Thank you for Rod Thomson's insightful "Needed: Barbarian with a Pen" column.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2011
By Prayer, By Plane

Three East County families returned last month from Africa with the newest additions to their families. Now, a total of four Ugandan orphans have new homes, new opportunities and, most importantly, new families.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Nolan student wins state fair

Nolan Middle School eighth-grader Ethan Howell won first place in the Medicine and Health section of the junior competition at the State Science and Engineering Fair in Orlando April 1.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
UPCC resident thanks paramedic

Unlike most of Superman's beneficiaries, Richard St. Hilaire got to thank his hero in person.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
News Briefs 04.07.11

LECOM advances dental school construction; Lakewood CERT to host meteorologist; Orioles donate to Miracle League; Witt parents join in music celebration

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  • April 6, 2011
Cops Corner 04.07.11

Several people observed the white female subject walking into moving traffic, yelling, cursing and pointing her finger at motorists.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
OUR VIEW: Teachers must share the struggle

Manatee schools have waited too long to act. Now circumstances are forcing their hand.

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  • April 6, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: April Fools' Day 2011

Readers respond to April Fools' Day spoof edition.

  • East County
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Pat Marshall and Sandy Rossin joined the University Park Women's Club a decade ago and have sung together for the last eight years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2011
University Park Women's Club turns 10

Since the formation of the club a decade ago, nearly 700 women at University Park have grown their friendships through the organization.

  • East County
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