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ODA's stingy defense allowed only six points Friday.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2010
ODA pounds Naples First Academy

The Out-of-Door Academy evened its record to 1-1 with a 33-6 beat down of Naples First Academy Sept. 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
The change brings the county budget down by about $24 million from last year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2010
Commissioners oppose sheriff's surtax

Manatee County commissioners last night tentatively agreed to give the sheriff's office $1 million from a reserve fund to help offset the change.

  • East County
  • News
Second-grader Natalie Durazo, right, eagerly performed the warm-up routine.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2010
Braden River kids boogie day away

Students at Braden River Elementary School showed off their best dance moves during the school's first Dance Party Sept. 17. The event was part of the school's new Positive Behavior Support program, which rewards children for their positive behavior.

  • East County
  • Schools
Bob Delaney
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Chaplain's Closet

Former undercover agent and NBA referee Bob Delaney will kick off a campaign to collect new sports team T-shirts and other logo clothing items for the troops on Saturday.

  • East County
  • News
Corky Cavanaugh
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Super Bowl predictions

The East County Observer caught up with some professional football fans at Bogey's Restaurant & Sports Pub to see who they thought would win this year's Super Bowl.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch irrigation water comes from Braden River Utilities, which maintains its own watering schedule.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2010
Watering restrictions still apply

Lakewood Ranch residents should still follow their once-a-week watering schedule despite county notices suggesting otherwise.

  • East County
  • News
Nancy Phillips and Beth Pheney of Michael Saunders checked out some purses and other items.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2010
Realtors hit runway for annual fashion show

The Women's Council of Realtors hosted its annual fashion show and luncheon, 'Dazzle, Glamour, Dine & Glitter" Wednesday at the Fete Ballroom at the Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2010
Neal to host golf fundraiser

Neal Communities will hold its second Neal Communities Golf Challenge, a four-person golf scramble beginning with a shotgun start at 1 p.m., Sept. 25, at University Park Country Club, 7671 The Park Blvd.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2010
Mooney writers study in NYC

Cardinal Mooney High School juniors Lauren Ditaranto and Megan Runge recently returned from a three-week creative writing course at Columbia University in New York.

  • East County
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Ashlie and Ryan Fulmer welcomed their baby, Easton, to his new Florida home on Aug. 23.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 15, 2010
Home, Sweet Home

Woodland church members Ryan and Ashlie Fulmer recently returned from Ethiopia with their 5-month-old son, Easton.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Ron Hirst, left, said Bashaw Elementary is in good hands under new Principal Joshua Bennett.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 15, 2010
Bennett assumes Bashaw's top post

Joshua Bennett, 33, is the youngest principal in the East County.

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Tara resident Joe Palacio Jr. came out to oppose the changes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 15, 2010
Manatee planners support Tara residents in development battle

Proposed changes to the Tara development of regional impact now will head to the Manatee County commission. More than 1,200 residents have signed a petition against the project.

  • East County
  • News
Friends and family were there to witness Marie Thompson's first haircut in 23 years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 15, 2010
LOVELY LOCKS

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall employee Marie Thompson cut her floor-length hair for Locks of Love.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Christian Church Pastor Jeff Weaver, a resident of Mill Creek, is eager for the church to get more involved in the community.
  • By Michael Eng and Pam Eubanks
  • September 15, 2010
Church growth continues out east

Four East County churches are taking big steps to widen their ministries in the community.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2010
News Briefs 09.16.10

A team of volunteers from Honor Sanctuary Animal Rescue this weekend launched the Fall Festival of Felines, a kitten adoption event.

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