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East County

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 13, 2010
IDA considers water schedule changes

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District supervisors will discuss water schedule changes and other items at a meeting Thursday.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 13, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: AllSports Uniforms

East County residents Rob Arakel and Brian Hedgepeth opened AllSports Uniforms in May.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 12, 2010
Manatee East captures second title

The Manatee East Little League 10-and-11-year-old All-Stars defeated Braden River 7-6 and 15-2 to capture the District 26 Championship July 8-9.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 12, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: MacAllisters Grill & Tavern

MacAllisters Grill & Tavern owners Malcolm and Karen Ronney share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 10, 2010
Stoneybrook celebrates Independence Day (WITH VIDEO)

Residents of Stoneybrook in Heritage Harbour gathered July 9 for the "No Frills Southern-style Patriotic Potluck." Guests enjoyed fried chicken, pulled pork and plenty of sides and desserts, as well as an a cappella performance by the Truetones.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 9, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Camp ODA

Local third-and-fourth-graders share their thoughts on Camp ODA.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 9, 2010
East County child nearly drowns

An off-duty EMT and nurse helped save the child.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 9, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Hurricane Season

The East County Observer caught up with some local residents to see whether they've prepared their homes for hurricane season.

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  • Michael Eng
  • July 8, 2010
UPDATE: Deputies find missing Ranch man

Stephen Green, 78, was found eight miles from his home late this afternoon.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 8, 2010
Steve Whidden earns PGA Master Professional status

Steve Whidden, Rosedale Golf & Country Club's Director of Instruction, has successfully completed the requirements for PGA Master Professional and distinguishing himself as an expert in instruction.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 8, 2010
Haile TSA team takes top honors

Haile's Technology Student Association team took first place in the district and state TSA competitions before heading to nationals this weekend.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2010
Manatee deputies thwart burglary

The COPS North unit arrested 39-year-old Jeremy Riffe.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2010
Manatee deputies thwart burglary

The COPS North unit arrested 39-year-old Jeremy Riffe.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2010
It's Rhys Everywhere!

Observer Associate Publisher Emily Walsh and her husband, Julian Parry, welcomed their first child, Rhys Humphreys Parry, July 1.

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  • July 7, 2010
Canada honors local musician

Canadian violinist and East County resident James Ehnes has been named a Member of the Order of Canada.

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