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East County football roundup: 10.19.18
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2018
East County football roundup: 10.19.18

East County football roundup: 10.19.18

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch celebrates community

Club Day, Block Party fosters friendship in Lakewood Ranch.

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Tommy Gregory
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2018
District 73: Tommy Gregory

Military veteran vies for District 73 seat.

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Liv Coleman
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2018
District 73: Liv Coleman

Democratic candidate focuses on schools.

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Dick Jacobs
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2018
East Manatee Fire Rescue District Seat 3: Dick Jacobs

Dick Jacobs vies to maintain seat

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James Carlino
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2018
East Manatee Fire Rescue District Seat 3: James Carlino

James Carlino wants to unify the fire districts

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School Board member Scott Hopes met with a parent at Braden River Middle School Oct. 17 to discuss a parking issue. Hopes said the School Board needs to develop a strategic plan.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2018
Stokes, Hopes face off

District 4 school board race to change board dynamics.

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Mike Plaia
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2018
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Incumbent seeks re-election.

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Lindsay Rushmore. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2018
Greyhawk Landing CDD Seat 1: Lindsay Rushmore

Candidate stresses good communication.

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Jim Hengel
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2018
Greyhawk Landing CDD Seat 3: Jim Hengel

Candidate wants to have community advisory groups.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2018
Greyhawk Landing CDD Seat 3: Deborah Romano

Candidate emphasizes safety, improved landscaping.

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Scott Hopes
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 4: Scott Hopes

After 2017 appointment, Hopes seeks full term.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2018
Headless horseman rides in Lakewood Ranch

Players bring legend of Sleepy Hollow to life.

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Endodontist Dr. Craig Duerson bought two giant spider decorations for his practice, Lakewood Ranch Endodonics last year.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2018
4-foot spiders crawl toward Lakewood Ranch

Local endodontist celebrates Halloween with creepy-crawlies.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2018
East County weather page photo: Oct. 18

Sharon Piotrowski photographed this cow near the corner of The Masters Avenue and Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch.

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