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East County

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 17, 2010
Pirates Prevail

The Braden River High baseball team scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to defeat rival Lakewood Ranch 5-3 March 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 17, 2010
Lakewood volleys for perfection

The boys tennis team is looking to ride its 29-match winning streak toward another undefeated season and district championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 17, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Olivia Ortiz

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch runner Olivia Ortiz.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Keith Reeves
  • March 17, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Ranch HOAs out of control

With all the real problems in the world today, why do we create aggravations for ourselves (by ourselves essentially) on trivial things such as shells and small signs?

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2010
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Incorporation

Readers respond to Lakewood Ranch's first public meeting regarding incorporation.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Dawn Landreville
  • March 17, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Resident questions 'Click It' tactics

I don't believe parents dropping children off on school property should be targets of the sheriff's office.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2010
Bowling alley project in the gutter

Hubbard Entertainment's proposed bowling alley in Lakewood Ranch is the second project in the development's planned entertainment hub to fail.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2010
BRE teacher composes songwriting workshop

The Nashville Songbirds, a trio of female songwriters, will bring their music business expertise to the East County thanks to Braden River Elementary teacher Rob Gorley.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2010
Ranch Main sets stage for 10th arts festival

ArtCenter Manatee and LWR Communities will present the 10th annual Art at the Ranch Fine Arts Festival this weekend.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2010
Cops Corner 03.18.10

The suspect was observed placing items into the bottom of a stroller by Wal-Mart security. She was detained without incident.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2010
Business Observer 03.18.10

The Founders Club announced last week the opening of the Turnberry, a new one-story model by Todd Johnston Homes.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 17, 2010
Lake Club home sells for $1.221M

Marc Rutenberg Homes Inc. sold the home at 15809 Clearlake Ave. to Ray and Loretta Harris, Lakewood Ranch, for $1.221 million.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2010
Health Matters - East County

Enjoy The East County Observer's quarterly magazine insert bringing you local, health-related news you can use for people of all ages.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 16, 2010
Spring Break baseball camp

Line Drive Baseball Gym will host a Spring Break baseball camp March 29 through April 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 16, 2010
Community Golf Scores 03.01.10 to 03.11.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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