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East County

  • By Pam McTeer
  • August 19, 2009
Sun-n-Fun celebrates 50 years

The original owners of Sun-n-Fun held a special dinner celebration at the park Aug. 14.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • August 19, 2009
Wildlife rehabilitator regrets hoax

East County snake man Justin Matthews last week admitted to staging the capture of a Burmese python.

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  • August 19, 2009
Synagogue dedicates home

Beth Israel Messianic Synagogue will dedicate its new location 11 a.m., Aug. 22, at its Peridia home, 3911 Golf Park Loop, Suite 104, in Peridia Office Park.

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  • August 19, 2009
Wedding bells are ringing!

Palm-Aire's William and Stephanie Ryon are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Priscilla Ashley Ryon, to Jason Fredrick Kirkham, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Fredrick Kirkham, of Columbia, S.C.

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  • August 19, 2009
Cops' Corner 08.20.09

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

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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 19, 2009
Ranch home tops week's transactions

The following residential real estate transactions took place between July 14 and July 20.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 19, 2009
Just for Kicks

The Braden River Soccer Club began its 12th year with the start of its competitive senior soccer season Aug. 15.

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  • August 19, 2009
Athletic center brings beach to Lakewood

Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center unveiled its beach tennis court last week.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 19, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Stuart Fogleman

The Observer spotlights East County golfer Stuart Fogleman.

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  • August 18, 2009
Buchanan will host town hall Thursday

The meeting will be at 4 p.m., Aug. 20, in the auditorium at Braden River High School, 6545 S.R. 70 E. Buchanan will meet with constituents to discuss health care, jobs and the economy.

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  • August 18, 2009
North River National gears up for softball

North River National Little League will hold registration for its fall softball league beginning Aug. 21.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 17, 2009
Community Golf Scores 08.11.09 to 08.15.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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  • August 17, 2009
Man arrested for child porn in undercover sting

William J. Zimmerman, of the 1200 block of 51st Avenue East, was arrested Aug. 14 for ordering and accepting four DVDs containing child pornography.

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  • August 16, 2009
Registration opens Saturday for Miss Manatee Softball

Registration for the Miss Manatee Softball League will begin Aug. 22.

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  • August 16, 2009
Gray team secures Founders Cup

Performance Lacrosse, a local lacrosse organization, recently finished its summer league season with the annual Manasota Summer Lacrosse Shootout, Green vs. Gray Game Aug. 12 at Greenbrook Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch.

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