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Nolan Middle School eighth-grade pitcher Jacob Danowski hurled the Sarasota Babe Ruth 13U All-Stars into the Babe Ruth League World Series. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 17, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Nolan Middle School eighth-grader spends first week of school playing in the Babe Ruth League World Series.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 17, 2016
Country Club Village home sells for $855,000

Residential transactions July 29-Aug.4

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 17, 2016
Cops Corner 8.18.2016

This information is compiled from Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports.

  • East County
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Buses pick up students from high school, then elementary and then middle schools each day.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 16, 2016
Student OK after bus accident

A student at Braden River Middle School fell into the path of a bus yesterday during dismissal.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 13, 2016
Gold Coast Eagle Distributing Grand Champion Celebration

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing celebrates its award as best wholesaler in the nation

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 13, 2016
Woodland Community Church starts the school year with a bash

Hundreds of families braved the rain to attend Woodland Community Church's first annual Back to School Bash.

  • East County
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Jennifer Venditti
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2016
Lakewood Ranch woman arrested for fraud

Jennifer Venditti is believed to have stolen money from volleyball club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 12, 2016
BRSC to hold evaluations

The Braden River Soccer Club will evaluate 8U academy players Aug. 15-16.

  • East County
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Event organizer Candace Powell went by the nickname of "Candy" as a child, spurring the idea for the run's name.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2016
5K juggles fun, fundraising

Panther Ridge's Candace Powell believes every day is a chance to change the world.

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Morag Reid captured this shot before a storm in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2016
East County weather page photo: August 11

Morag Reid captured this shot before a storm in Lakewood Ranch.

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Developer Pat Neal, of Neal Communities, plans homes priced at $550,00 and higher for the project. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2016
Myara project postponed

The infill project will no longer be on the Sept. 1 County Commission land-use agenda.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2016
Benderson Park organization hires CEO

Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates has hired Robert Sullivan to oversee all aspects of Nathan Benderson Park.

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Buses transport students.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 10, 2016
School starts in Manatee County

Students grabbed their backpacks today for the first day of the 2016/2017 school year.

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Braden River junior outside hitter Sydney Jaco and her Pirates teammates will host a Preseason Classic Aug. 16 and 18.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 10, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

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Palm Aire Country Club resident Gus Andreone, 104, was highlighted during a special tribute to the PGA of America prior to the PGA Championship July 30. Andreone is the organization's oldest living member.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 10, 2016
Living Legend: Palm Aire resident carries long-lasting golf legacy

At 104 years old, Palm Aire Country Club resident Gus Andreone is the PGA's oldest living member — and has a lasting friendship with golf icon Arnold Palmer.

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