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East County

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 4, 2016
ODA seniors thunder forward

Seniors earned more than $7.3 million total in scholarships.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 4, 2016
Pirates sail into future

Class of 2016 celebrates graduation

  • East County
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Cows stand patiently while they are mechanically milked.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 4, 2016
Dakin Dairy attendees see spots

The dairy farm held its fourth annual dairy festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
William Gonzalez gives his girlfriend Kate Walker a kiss on the cheek.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2016
Braden River Middle School students bust a move

The eighth-graders held their annual dance Friday.

  • East County
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The events group had 18 toppings for people to chose from and purchased nine gallons of ice cream for the event.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2016
GreyHawk Landing residents get a sweet treat

The events group organized an ice cream social.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Riley O'Neill and Dani Taraska chow down on watermelon.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2016
Nolan Middle School students have a ball

Sixth-graders got to play outside for field day.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis rushed for 225 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the Mustangs' 27-24 spring game victory against Booker May 27. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 3, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 06.09.16

East County High 5 Moments: 06.09.16

  • East County
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Florida Highway Patrol handled the scene.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 3, 2016
Running of stop sign results in fatality

Scott Alan Jordan died in a two-car collision.

  • East County
  • News
The restaurant specializes in endless sushi and hibachi.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2016
Yuniku opens at University Parkway, Lockwood Ridge Road

The sushi and hibachi restaurant is the second eatery to open in University Square this year.

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Residents of Panther Ridge have even done an online petition to oppose the project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 2, 2016
Concession helistop postponed

The new hearing date is Sept. 1.

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Jennifer Kovatch captured this close-up of a small alligator in the pond behind her home in Greenbrook Trails.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2016
East County weather page photo: June 2

Jennifer Kovatch captured this close-up of a small alligator in the pond behind her home in Greenbrook Trails.

  • East County
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Liam Bramley watches the senior video.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 2, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High School seniors say goodbye

Seniors graduated at the Bradenton Area Convention Center Wednesday.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Jeannie Sparks, Ricky Perrone and Donna Harrison have won the Observer's photo contest for May.

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The meeting will be held in the first-floor chambers of the county administration building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 1, 2016
Is development worth $2.4 million?

Tara's developer proposes two options for settling a lawsuit against Manatee County.

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Former professional race car driver Robin Dallenbach was among the instructors at the BRAKES hands-on driving school at Bradenton Motorsports Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 1, 2016
BRAKES instructors a driving force in teen safety

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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