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East County

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 11, 2010
Lady Pirates blank Lady Hurricanes

The Braden River High softball team defeated Manatee 3-0 in non-district action March 9.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Kaizen Total Wellness Center

In February, Dr. Harvey Mishner opened the Kaizen Total Wellness Center, a facility that creates medically supervised nutrition and fitness programs for clients.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 11, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: BRE

Students in Tracie Nissley's fourth- and fifth-grade classroom at Braden River Elementary discuss the difficulties of taking the FCAT.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2010
Family snaps special photo

Tara resident Priscilla Chadwick recently had this special photograph taken depicting five generations of her family.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2010
Haile dancers compete at states

The Haile Middle School Dance Team showed off their best moves at the Florida Dance Team Director's Association state competition Feb. 27 at Oviedo High School in Oviedo.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 10, 2010
Latest HOA fine sparks Jensen remarks

When MacAllisters Grill & Tavern owners Malcolm and Karen Ronney moved to Lakewood Ranch from Scotland, they placed a small plaque on the front of their Greenbrook home. Last week, they paid more than $2,200 in HOA fines because the sign violated regulations.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2010
S.R. 64 changes nearly complete

The most intensive portions of the project are finished.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 10, 2010
Survivors recount Holocaust experience at Ranch

Fifteen Holocaust survivors from the Sarasota/ Manatee Jewish Federation spoke during the Ranch Remembers the Holocaust event on March 1-4.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2010
Jiggs Landing renovation on schedule

Manatee County will not be able to salvage a cabin from the site. Instead, it will build a replica that will be decorated by the Old Braden River Historical Society.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2010
A call for patriotism

The Lakewood Ranch Elks on Feb. 26 honored seven local elementary and middle school students who won the organization's recent essay contest, which was themed "The American Dream: What is It?"

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 10, 2010
Ranch restaurants to host St. Patrick's Day benefits

The Lucky Pelican Bistro and Fish Market and Ed's Tavern will celebrate the Irish holiday with fundraisers March 17.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2010
COPS CORNER 03.11.10

Unknown person(s) used the complainant's identity in fraudulently applying for numerous loans using the complainant's personal information.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2010
Community Foundation honors FAADA founder

East County's Cindy Harney recently was named an 'Unsung Hero' by The Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2010
Ranch resident first contender for judge's seat

Attorney Thomas Krug is hoping to trade his role as a prosecuting attorney for a spot on the judge's bench.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2010
BUSINESS OBSERVER: 03.11.10

Home-Tech founder Steve Marino recently announced plans to build a two-building, 20,000-square-foot complex in the East County.

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