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East County

  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 3, 2009
Big Olaf opens on Ranch Main

The new ice cream spot welcomed its first customers today at the Lakewood Ranch shopping plaza.

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  • September 3, 2009
Science education receives $100,000 boost

For the fourth consecutive year, Lockheed Martin Corp. has donated $100,000 to the school district for these type of programs.

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  • September 2, 2009
SMACK TALK: Braden River vs. Lakewood

Click here to leave your comments on Friday night's rivalry showdown between Braden River and Lakewood Ranch. Game starts at 7:30 p.m. at Braden River.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 2, 2009
Lakewood Ranch CDDs finalize 2010 budget, rethink process

Lakewood Ranch Community Manager Bob Fernandez said he has been charged with the task of reviewing the methods by which assessments are determined.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 2, 2009
PERFECT PAIR

East County resident Greg Simony and partner Nadia McKinnon have competed in several triathlons this year as teammates.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 2, 2009
Firefighters, EMS crews prep pots for showdown

East County fire stations and EMS teams will compete in a chili cook off Sept. 12.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 2, 2009
NEIGHBOR: David DiMarcantonio

David DiMarcantonio and his wife are the owners of Big City Grille.

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  • By Bob Delaney
  • September 2, 2009
NBA referee recounts Iraq excursion

The Lakewood Ranch resident spent 10 days talking about post-traumatic stress disorder to soldiers in Iraq.

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  • Michael Eng
  • September 2, 2009
'Last Comic Standing' finalist to take Trinity MCC stage

New York-based comedian Michele Balan will perform at the East County church Sept. 12.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 2, 2009
Indians top Lady Pirates

The Braden River High volleyball team fell to Venice in three straight sets Sept. 1.

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  • September 2, 2009
Cops' Corner 09.03.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
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  • Adam Hughes
  • September 2, 2009
Lakewood Ranch home sells for $1.35 million

A home in Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club tops the East County transactions in this week's real estate.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 2, 2009
Runners lace up for new year

Braden River and Lakewood Ranch will open their 2009 seasons with the Canes Classic Sept. 7, while ODA will compete in the New Balance Jamboree Sept. 12.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 2, 2009
Prep teams tee off for 2009 season

The Braden River boys and girls golf teams began their seasons Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Lakewood Ranch will begin its season Sept. 8, and ODA will begin its season Sept. 10.

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  • September 2, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Regina Aluise

The Observer spotlights Braden River High's Regina Aluise.

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