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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.

  • East County
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    By
  • 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
  • News
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
  • Sports
    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.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    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
  • News
Pam Rice, left, Cheril Ceseretti,  Hilary Moffa, Chris Cournoyer, Bob Moffa (of the American Ideals Foundation), Alan Forrester, Victor Lawrence, Robert Stoll, Kristeen Ezell, Nanny Stoll and Penny Makoviz. Not all members are pictured.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2010
Lakewood Arts Council announces inaugural event

The newly formed Lakewood Ranch Arts Council, in partnership with the American Ideals Foundation, will hold its first concert event Oct. 1.

  • East County
  • News
Tom O'Brien owns the business with his brothers, David and Steve. His brother-in-law, John Cucci, and mother-in-law, Donna Bergquist, also work at the farm with them.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2010
From the Ground Up

The O'Brien Family Farm is readying to open to the public in about a month.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2010
New Town Hall hours start Oct. 1

The facility now will be open five days a week, with limited hours on Fridays. Security also will be on site for after-hour activities.

  • East County
  • News
Someone cut a "T" in the victim's screen door to his lanai. The victim thinks this probably occurred at 11 a.m., when someone knocked on the front door.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2010
Cops Corner 09.30.10

Someone cut a "T" in the victim's screen door to his lanai. The victim thinks this probably occurred at 11 a.m., when someone knocked on the front door.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Corky Cavanaugh loves using his community's internal lake system to take his boat from his home out on to the Manatee River.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2010
Preserving Tidewater

Months ago, developer WCI Communities put part of the Tidewater Preserve property up for sale. It recently took it off the market, and President and CEO David Fry said WCI is committed to completing the East County community.

  • East County
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Leiah Eve Cattin was born to DeSoto Acres residents Nadya and David Cattin at 1:34 p.m., Sept. 11, 2010.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2010
Birth Announcements: September 2010

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements the last Wednesday of each month.

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This home in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch sold for $420,000. It features 2,485 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 29, 2010
Ranch Country Club home sells for $420,000

Donald and Debra Loheide, The Villages, sold their home at 8119 Championship Court to Frank and Arline Stein, Bradenton, for $420,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Marianne LeBar has been a member of Sarasota Association of Realtors since 1995.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2010
Business Observer 09.30.10

Marianne LeBar, a Realtor with Michael Saunders & Company, has been awarded the Performance Management Network Designation by the Women's Council of Realtors.

  • East County
  • News
Coach Perri Hankins says Loni Shamble is a leader for the Lady Mustangs volleyball team.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Loni Shamble

As a middle blocker, Lakewood Ranch High School senior Loni Shamble has one of the toughest positions on the court.

  • East County
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