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Hayley Rio, the current Principal of Braden River Elementary, will take over as the first principal of Barbara A. Harvey Elementary in the next academic year,
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 15, 2019
Braden River Elementary's 'Amazing' principal to begin new role at Barbara Harvey

Braden River Elementary Principal Hayley Rio once was the kind of little girl who would line up her stuffed animals to play “school,” giving them math quizzes.

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  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 15, 2019
Students play on Water Day at Braden River Elementary

"All's fair in love and war."

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Olivia Karow said she is guided by her faith and family. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 15, 2019
Look above, go beyond at Lakewood Ranch High School

Olivia Karow is clearly passionate about two things: her faith and her loved ones.

  • East County
  • Schools
Jack Kelley, 19, has made a miraculous recovery after suffering a traumatic brain injury.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 15, 2019
Former Lakewood Ranch High basketball star continues comeback after auto wreck

He was cleared to exercise normally last week.

  • East County
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Dick Vitale with his All-Courageous team. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 15, 2019
Dick Vitale Gala continues 'awesome' streak

Dick Vitale Gala continues 'awesome' streak raising money for The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

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Rosedale Golf and Country Club resident Linda Lestock is growing plants to sell at the Master Gardener Volunteer Program's annual plant sale.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 15, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area gardener loves life with weeds

Rosedale woman still loves gardening ... even after a lifetime of weeding.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch Chargers U17 player Noah LaBelle, here putting a juke on a defender, performed well during the Sarasota Cup, in front of 46 college coaches, in 2018 at Premier Sports Campus. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 15, 2019
Manatee County flexes financial muscles

Manatee's financial strength soars back to pre-recession levels.

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East Manatee Fire Rescue District regularly helps Myakka City Fire Control District with brush fires and other incidents. Brush trucks like this one, at East Manatee, can move while spraying water.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 15, 2019
Fire districts talk merger in Lakewood Ranch area

East Manatee, Myakka fire districts explore options.

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Maddie Lindsley.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 15, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Maddie Lindsley

The Braden River pitcher talks her screwball and her biggest challenge.

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Marco Peters, the owner of the Sarasota Sea Lion Preserve in Myakka City, died May 10.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 14, 2019
Sarasota Sea Lion Preserve owner dies

Myakka City's Marco Peters built careers as a circus performer and a sea lion expert.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 11, 2019
Dragon Boat Festival gives residents a sense of community

Rowers from all over North America travel to the festival in Nathan Benderson Park.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2019
Charitable conversations in Palm Aire

Palm Aire Women's Club awards seven charities with grants.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 9, 2019
East County weather page photo: May 9

Gordon Silver captures wildflowers in bloom at Myakka River State Park.

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Cynthia Saunders was under investigation by the Florida Department of Education. File photo.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 8, 2019
School District of Manatee County superintendent settles with State Department of Education

School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders puts accusations about inflating graduation rates in the past.

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Manatee County 12 Judicial District Circuit Court Judge Edward Nicholas consults with attorneys before ruling to hear more arguments at a later time.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 8, 2019
Recreation district bonds delayed

Pending lawsuit delays judge's decision whether to approve issuance of bonds for purchase of University Park's recreational facilities.

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