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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2009
ODA students impact younger generation

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy recently spent time with kindergarten children at Booker Elementary School.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2009
Woman dies in Ranch car accident

The fatal accident outside the Lakewood Ranch Post Office occurred just before 11 a.m. this morning.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2009
Buchanan submits academy nominations

Buchanan's nominations include three East County students: Joseph Robert James Frye, of Lakewood Ranch High School, and Jessica Riley Gore and Thomas James Kopec, both of Braden River High School.

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  • December 7, 2009
McGonegal to present new proposal for MTI

In addition to moving the site to land in front of Braden River High School, the Manatee County superintendent also wants to earmark land for future East County schools.

  • East County
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  • December 5, 2009
Jury convicts Tim Brooks of murder

The former Lakewood Ranch High School quarterback faces a mandatory life sentence in the shooting death of William White Jr.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 4, 2009
So Close, Yet So Far

The Out-of-Door Academy saw its best season in school history come to a close with a 48-20 loss to Belle Glade Glades Day School in the Class 1B state semifinals Dec. 4 at Sarasota High School.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 4, 2009
Rain cancels Music on Main

Because of inclement weather, tonight's Music on Main concert is canceled.

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  • December 4, 2009
New hotel opens in East County

Benderson Development and Buffalo Lodging Associates opened the new Hampton Inns & Suites off University Parkway.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 4, 2009
Local Realtor earns international award

Michelle Crabtree was given the Toastmasters International Competent Leader award.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 4, 2009
Concession to host Holiday Junior Program

The Concession Golf Club, in conjunction with the Jonathan Yarwood Golf Academy, will be hosting a Holiday Junior Program Dec. 28 and 30.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 4, 2009
Buchanan holds fundraiser in East County

A fundraiser for Congressman Vern Buchanan will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m., tonight, in Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 3, 2009
Commission denies cell tower application

In a 6-1 vote Dec. 3, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners denied Vertex Development's request to construct a 150-foot telecommunications tower on the River Club Golf Course property.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 2, 2009
Lady Mustangs shutout Lady Pirates

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Braden River 3-0 Dec. 1.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2009
Candidate for governor visits East County

Florida gubernatorial candidate Bill McCollum joined East County residents for a 'Breakfast with Bill" Tuesday morning at the Country Pancake House in San Marco Plaza.

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  • December 2, 2009
Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty adds agents

Anthony Homer and Diane Lawson recently joined Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty.

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