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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 18, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dallas Troyer

After a summer of stock-car racing, 13-year-old Dallas Troyer has the most wins of any racer in the Magic 4s class at the Desoto Super Speedway.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 17, 2010
Gateway Bank earns LEED certification

Gateway Bank in the East County recently received its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 16, 2010
Watchful Palm-Aire resident prevents burglary

A Palm-Aire man stopped a burglary-in-progress by calling 911 as two suspects attempted to break into his home.

  • East County
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  • Michael Eng
  • August 13, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Polo Grill Back-to-School Party for Grown-Ups

The Polo Grill and Bar will host this event at 8 p.m., Aug. 14, at the restaurant, 10670 Boardwalk Loop.

  • East County
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  • By Christopher Miller
  • August 13, 2010
Gecko's hosts 'Beauty and the Geek' party

Gecko's Grill and Pub hosted this first annual event at 9 p.m., Aug. 12.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: LAC Sports Camp

The East County Observer caught up with children at the Longwood Athletic Club Sports Camp to hear what they thought about the week's festivities.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2010
Superintendent hosts roundtable discussion

The Manatee CEO Roundtable will meet at 8 a.m., Friday at the school district's School Support Center.

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  • August 11, 2010
Sports writer welcomes baby boy

East County Observer Associate Editor and Lakewood Ranch resident Jen Blanco and her husband, Brian, welcomed their son, Brendan Jacob Blanco, at 1:35 p.m., Aug. 8, 2010, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

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  • August 11, 2010
SmartFarm hosts first fundraiser

Members of the Lakewood Ranch SmartFarm will be pouring the beverages of your choice during The Polo Grill's Charity Bartending Night from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Aug. 26.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2010
Jensen: sports complex 'a go'

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch is moving forward with its plan to construct a world-class amateur sports complex near the Lakewood Ranch Post Office.

  • East County
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  • Michael Eng
  • August 11, 2010
Birthday Surprise

As ambulances sped toward their home at 1 a.m. Monday morning, Summerfield resident Brianne Walters delivered Lilyana Grace Walters into the arms of her husband, Jeff.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2010
Ranch HOA adds clarity to yard-item regulations

However, the SRVA committee will not change its rule regarding the number of decorative yard items allowed.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2010
East schools perform well on FCAT

The Florida Department of Education released grades for the assessment test late last week. East County schools again scored among the top in the district.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2010
U.S. Coast Guard seeks input for bridge

The federal agency is holding a meeting Aug. 17 to inform residents about the Fort Hamer Bridge project and to give them an opportunity to share their concerns.

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  • August 11, 2010
OUR VIEW: Elections 2010: We recommend ...

This is the year. These are the elections to sweep out the status quo and start anew. Stop doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

  • East County
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