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  • May 14, 2009
NFL legend comes to East County

National Football League Hall of Famer Jim Brown is scheduled to be the featured speaker at the Manatee School District's Amer-I-Can Graduation Ceremony at 11 a.m., May 19, at Braden River High School, 6545 S.R. 70 E.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 13, 2009
Reps. to hold education forum

The East Manatee Republican Club will hold a special forum on education May 14 at 11:30 a.m. at the Peridia Golf and Country Club.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 13, 2009
Ranch's Pyne wins state title at No. 2 singles

After a disappointing finish in the Class 3A state tennis tournament last year, Lakewood Ranch High junior Katherine Pyne finally has something to smile about.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 13, 2009
River Club hosts summer golf league

River Club golf course recently announced the formulation of a new summer golf league. The non-committal league will be held Mondays at 5:30 p.m., June 7 through Aug. 24.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 13, 2009
Community Golf Scores 05.01.09 to 05.12.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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  • May 13, 2009
Take Stock selects scholarship candidates

Nine East County students are among the 25 selected to participate in this year's Take Stock for Children's mentor and college scholarship program.

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  • May 13, 2009
Nolan student earns spot at National History Day

Mackenzie Yaryura, an eighth-grader at Nolan, won first place for Junior Individual Performance for 'Don't Cry For Me, Argentina.'

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  • May 13, 2009
Postal services collects 16 tons of food

The Lakewood Ranch Post Office joined others throughout Manatee County to collect food for the Food Bank of Manatee.

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  • May 12, 2009
Realtors see increase in home sales

In April, the Manatee County Realtors filed 68.2% more single-family home contracts than in January, up to 471 contracts from 280.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2009
Concession hosts First Tee benefit tourney

The Concession Golf Club and Residences and The First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee today announced they will host their annual golf tournament fundraiser May 26.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 12, 2009
Manatee explains funky water

Manatee officials say high levels of algae in the county water supply can alter the taste.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 12, 2009
East County elementaries seek new leadership

Three East County elementary schools -- McNeal, Bashaw and Freedom -- all will have new principals this fall.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2009
County seeks fire commissioners

Manatee County currently is accepting applications for two seats on the Myakka City Fire Control Board of Commissioners.

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  • May 11, 2009
Stretch of 63rd Avenue to close

Manatee County Public Works Department will close 63rd Avenue between 33rd Street East and Prospect Road for six months beginning May 12.

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  • By Kathy Siegrist
  • May 11, 2009
Nine-Hole Ladies celebrate 30 years

The Nine-Hole Ladies of Palm-Aire Country Club recently celebrated their 30th anniversary.

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