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East County

Pineview School student Jack Pullman and Braden River High School student Logan Miller work on the Skull and Bones Robotics team robot.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 30, 2016
Da Vinci Faire sparks interest at Manatee Technical College

Technology gurus and entrepreneurs gathered at the BarCamp Sarasota event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Peggy Christ and her German shepherd Nicky hang out on her riverside patio. Christ has lived on the Braden River for 30 years.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 30, 2016
Tara Bridge talk resurfaces

Group forms to urge Manatee County to build a bridge that connects Honore Avenue and Tara Boulevard.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 29, 2016
Fairytale prom delights

Lakewood Ranch High School students celebrated prom April 29.

  • East County
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Jack Garner, Susan DeVictor and Neil Oldham have won the Observer's photo contest for April.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Jack Garner, Susan DeVictor and Neil Oldham have won the Observer's photo contest for April.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tyson Green uses the self-loader truck to clean up trees on the Red Cross grounds in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 29, 2016
Red Cross receives Arbor Day gift

Green's Tree and Landscape Maintenance does charity work at Red Cross building in Lakewood Ranch.

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Fatal accident at University Parkway and Miramar Way.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 29, 2016
Lakewood Ranch man dies in University Parkway auto accident

Passenger seriously injured in one-car crash at University Parkway and Miramar Way

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 29, 2016
Weekend Best Bet: BarCamp Sarasota-Bradenton's DaVinci Faire

The fun, family-friendly conference will explore science and technology.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2016
Tara boasts bocce bash

Residents enjoy a monthly post-bocce meal together.

  • East County
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Paul Blackketter
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 28, 2016
SANCA president and CEO resigns

Paul Blackketter steps down after seven years developing Nathan Benderson Park into top rowing facility.

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Roxana Walters, of Lakewood Ranch, captured this shot of a bald eagle at its nest near State Road 70.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2016
East County weather page photo: April 28

Roxana Walters, of Lakewood Ranch, captured this shot of a bald eagle at its nest near State Road 70.

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Tara Boulevard currently dead-ends in the River Place community at the Braden River.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 28, 2016
Tara Boulevard residents gather support for bridge over Braden River

Members say residents shouldn’t be using I-75 for local travel.

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The United States' Margaux Isaksen will vie for one of 33 Olympic qualification spots during the Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final May 5 through May 8.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2016
Sarasota marks Modern Pentathlon's final stop

The Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final will be held May 5 through May 8.

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An online petition aims to stop a proposed heliport at The Concession Golf Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 27, 2016
Online helistop petition gains momentum

Petition opposes a planned helistop at The Concession Golf Club

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The Sarasota Surge faces off against the Gainesville Hogs during a scrum. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2016
Surge wins state championship

The Sarasota Surge rugby team will advance to the USA South Regionals April 30.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2016
GCFOA seeks officials

The Gulf Coast Football Officials Association will hold informational meetings May 2 and May 16.

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