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East County

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 1, 2010
Steube qualifies for ballot

East County resident Greg Steube became the first candidate to get on the ballot in the race for the District 67 House of Representatives seat.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 1, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: April Fools' Day

East County residents recount the best/worst April Fools' Day practical jokes they've either played on someone else or had played on them.

  • East County
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  • Michael Eng
  • April 1, 2010
TAKEOVER: Ranch plans annexation

APRIL FOOLS - A revised study by Fishkind & Associates revealed the tax base in the original boundaries for Lakewood Ranch wasn't enough to support a city. Now, a new pro-incorporation group is seeking to annex at least 10 East County neighborhoods to help balance the budget.

  • East County
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  • Michael Eng
  • April 1, 2010
Ranch to premier 'Survivor: Town Hall' show

APRIL FOOLS - Following a tumultuous few months, past and present employees at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall will settle their differences on a new reality TV show.

  • East County
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  • Michael Eng
  • April 1, 2010
Ranch HOAs announce automatic debit option

APRIL FOOLS -- Residents soon will be able to have their fines automatically deducted from their checking accounts.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 1, 2010
Golden Melons to open in Ranch's San Marco

APRIL FOOLS -- The new gentlemen's club will take the anchor spot once designated for the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre.

  • East County
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  • Michael Eng
  • April 1, 2010
Lakewood to unload big new attraction

APRIL FOOLS -- Schroeder-Manatee Ranch will market 'The World's Largest Cow Patty' as a tourist attraction at Lakewood Ranch's entertainment hub.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2010
Jensen takes up new hobby

APRIL FOOLS -- If you see Rex Jensen sporting some bright new jewelry, don't poke fun. Those necklaces, bracelets and anklets actually are part of the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch president and CEO's new health regimen.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2010
Vitale changes breakfast plans

APRIL FOOLS -- Enticed by Denny's recurring free Grand Slam Breakfast offer, Lakewood Ranch resident and famed sportsman Dick Vitale has jumped off the Broken Egg bandwagon in favor of two eggs, two sausages, two bacon strips and two pancakes.

  • East County
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  • Michael Eng
  • April 1, 2010
Surely we jest!

APRIL FOOLS -- Welcome, one and all, to The East County Observer's first April Fools' spoof edition.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2010
Observer moves into new East County office

Our new address is 8788 State Road 70 E., 103, Bradenton, Fla., 34202. Our phone number will remain the same, (941) 755-5357, as will our fax number, (941) 753-8456.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2010
Breiner wins jellybean contest

Derek Breiner, son of Ed's Tavern owner John Breiner, is the winner of The East County Observer's jellybean counting contest held at Lakewood Ranch's Easter Eggstravaganza March 27.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 31, 2010
SRVA upholds fine

Summerfield resident Joani Ellis, who now is battling a fine of about $4,000 for having too many yard decorations, plans to take the Summerfield/Riverwalk Village Association to court.

  • East County
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  • Michael Eng
  • March 31, 2010
Bayside completes new home

The 54,000-square-foot building features a 1,000-seat auditorium and a section devoted to children and youth.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 31, 2010
Ranch IDA proceeds with irrigation strategy

The board has developed a plan for addressing Lakewood Ranch's longstanding irrigation issues.

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