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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 17, 2016
VBS sparks interest in science

Cornerstone's Vacation Bible School reels in fun with science.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 17, 2016
Kids on quest at VBS

Living Lord Lutheran hosted a 'Cave Quest' themed camp this week.

  • East County
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Ed Chiles has been named a co-chairman of the 2017 World Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 17, 2016
Pair named as chairmen for World Rowing Championships

Administrators from Sarasota and Manatee counties have picked Rod Hershberger and Ed Chiles to rally the community for the event.

  • East County
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Jordan Cangro, playing Mss Hannigan, Yaira Spears, playing Annie, and Abbi Clark, playing the Ward, act out a scene from Annie, Jr.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 16, 2016
Thespians act up at Lakewood Ranch High School

The high school theater department hosts its summer acting camp.

  • East County
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Roxana Walters found this snake looking for a spot to hide during stormy weather in Summerfield in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2016
East County weather page photo: June 16

Roxana Walters found this snake looking for a spot to hide during stormy weather in Summerfield in Lakewood Ranch.

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The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 16, 2016
County holds capital improvement discussion

The 44th Avenue East project is one receiving funds under the Capital Improvement Plan.

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Sisters Victoria and Caroline Krupa will travel to Belgium and the Netherlands to play American International Sports Team Lacrosse June 17-27. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 16, 2016
Their best shot

Mooney graduates, and sisters, will taste international lacrosse competition in Europe.

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Michael Koski teaches students about x-rays.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 15, 2016
High school students digest science at LECOM

LECOM holds its summer Medical Science Academy.

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A sign at the southern end of Tara Boulevard indicates the bridge will come through one day.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2016
Bridge talk appears to be stalled

44th Avenue East project could keep controversial Tara Bridge project pushed to background.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 15, 2016
University Park home tops transactions at $1.3 million

Built in 2006, 6718 Chancery Place has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,378 square feet of living area.

  • East County
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Don and Suzy Gangnagel experimented with several different kinds of chicken breeds, but have settled with three, including the iconic white Delaware.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 15, 2016
Chickens on Rye

Love of chickens helps local couple discover another way to scratch out a living.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2016
Medallion considers three plans

The 20-acre project is wedged between I-75 and Town Center Parkway.

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Single-stream recycling bins allow users to put all recyclable material in the same container, without presorting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2016
Old recycle containers now ... Has- bins

Manatee County will distribute new carts starting in July.

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With tax revenues, Manatee County proposes removing and replacing the tennis courts at Lakewood Ranch District Park.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2016
Does sales tax make cents?

Half cent tax would lead to a new East County library, park improvements and other needs.

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Sixth-grade teacher, David Barcena, guidance counselor Lannette Gillen and consumer science teacher Jill Bergeron are in the 25-year club. All of them have been with the school since it opened.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 15, 2016
Great way to spend a quarter

Braden River Middle School celebrates 25 years of teaching.

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