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  • October 5, 2010
Ranch swimmers win G.T. Bray tri-meet

Lakewood Ranch High School's girls and boys swim teams both earned wins at a tri-swim meet at G.T. Bray Sept. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2010
Bones found at Country Meadows not human

The bones found on a lot in the Country Meadows community have been identified as pig bones.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch ER nurse Kate Gessner checked Ernie Soller’s blood pressure at this year's expo.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 2, 2010
Ranch residents embrace health

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center offered education and fun at the Embrace a Life of Health and Wellness Expo Oct. 2. Attendees were able to participate in a variety of health-related screenings and peruse booths from local practices. Children flocked to the special Kids Zone, which featured a bounce house, face painting and more.

  • East County
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The art show featured paintings by internationally known artist Hilary Wallis.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 2, 2010
Arts Council debuts in East County

The Lakewood Ranch Arts Council, in partnership with the American Ideals Foundation, made its public debut Oct. 1 with the "October Romance" concert at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing. American Ideals founder and pianist/composer Robert Moffa played for the crowd, while also introducing other artists and showing off their work.

  • East County
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Harrison Skokos played hard all night for the Mustangs.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 1, 2010
Mustangs fall to Manatee Hurricanes

Lakewood Ranch couldn't keep up with the nationally ranked Manatee Hurricanes Friday night, falling 34-7 to the local powerhouse. The loss puts the Mustangs at 3-2 on the season.

  • East County
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Donnie Holcomb, Trevor Hind, Guy Vincent and Graham Brooks enjoyed playing together.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 1, 2010
Chamber hosts annual Membership Classic

Business professionals headed to the greens at The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club Oct. 1 for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2010 Chamber Membership Classic. Participants enjoyed lunch and a silent auction before heading to the golf course for an 18-hole game.

  • East County
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The web cam will be available 24 hours a day on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 1, 2010
Main Street goes live

Starting tonight, Lakewood Ranch Main Street will have a 24-hour web cam so people can watch Main Street activities online.

  • East County
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Former minor leaguer Ted Rose will offer instruction at the new Strike Zone.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Strike Zone

The Strike Zone, the East County's newest sports complex, will host a grand opening Oct. 2.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2010
East County home burglarized

Suspects stole personal papers and other items from a home on Lorraine Road.

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Gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott was happy to meet with East County residents.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2010
Rick Scott makes stop in East County

Florida gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott made a stop in the East County for a special fundraising reception at The Fête Ballroom at The Polo Grill and Bar Wednesday. Event organizers included Sen. John and Michelle McKay, Bob and Jane Waechter and Lee Wetherington.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2010
Manatee County adopts 2011 budget

The $484 million budget is about $24 million less than last year's budget.

  • East County
  • News
Top row, from left: Bill Pastori, John Lane and Will Russell. Bottom row: Cathy Woolly, Michele Redwine and Tony Greising.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2010
READY FOR BATTLE

Next week, Manatee County commissioners will decide whether major changes will occur within Tara. Meet the men and women who have mobilized to fight the proposed changes.

  • East County
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Zack Larson is the only athlete to win The Observer's Athlete of the Week honor twice.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 29, 2010
Lakewood's Zack Larson shines at QB

Following injuries to Reggie Lindsey and Jeren Kowalewski, the safety took over as Lakewood Ranch's signal-caller.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2010
LETTERS: Readers respond to 'Epidemic'

Last week, The East County Observer published an article titled "Epidemic." It focused on Justin Lizardi, the 20-year-old who in July was caught burglarizing homes in Heritage Harbour. His family shared details about Lizardi's longtime addiction to drugs, which he began using while a student Lakewood Ranch High School. See inside for readers' responses.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2010
Lakewood bicyclist recovering from crash

A motorist struck cyclist Debra Dunbar Sept. 10 in the County Club of Lakewood Ranch. The impact broke nine bones.

  • East County
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