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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 19, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 8.20.2015

Find out what incidents occurred in your neighborhood.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Braden River quarterback Jacob Huesman helped lead Braden River to its first district title last season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 19, 2015
Signal Caller

In his first season starting under center, Braden River quarterback Jacob Huesman helped lead the Pirates to a perfect regular season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Running back Jaylin Austin rushed for 594 yards on 84 carries.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 19, 2015
Football Preview: Braden River High

After posting a perfect regular season in 2014, Braden River looks to build on last season's historic success.

  • East County
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The Learning Experience held ribbon cutting ceremonies with the Manatee Chamber of Commerce and Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Aug. 13.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 19, 2015
Corner takes cue for commercial buildout

Commercial centers proposed for Lorraine Road and State Road 70 will complete retail at the intersection.

  • East County
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Jeff Meyer poses with a sample promotional display.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 19, 2015
Conversation with Jeff Meyer

A senior vice president of Feld Entertainment shares about the company and its future.

  • East County
  • News
Blockages in the stormwater system that filters through ponds in Heritage Harbour are causing standing water near the system's structures.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 19, 2015
East County neighborhood's stormwater system suffers

Fallen tree limbs and other debris from recent storms have contributed to blockages in Heritage Harbour South's stormwater system.

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Magic of Manatee members and East County residents Ellen Linsley and Beverly Whitby join Longboat Key’s Bunny Klein and Bradenton’s Rose Gratta in presenting items to HOPE. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 19, 2015
Neighborhood News

Sorority pledges for cancer cause

  • East County
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Manatee Technical College Program Supervisor Greg McGrew says the possibilities for enrichment courses are "limitless."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 19, 2015
MTC aims to expand enrichment offerings

East County resident Greg McGrew wants the community's input as he develops programming.

  • East County
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Andrea Feldmar, interim CEO Ron Gelbman and Nancy Hendricks are among a team of volunteers and employees of the Center for Building Hope who are working to repair the organization's reputation and credibility in its community.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 19, 2015
East County cancer center hopes to rebuild

Interim CEO Ron Gelbman works to restore more than financial stability at The Center for Building Hope.

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Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey says she loves Lakewood Ranch and her job, but is excited about her new opportunity.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 19, 2015
Eva Rey announces resignation

Town Hall's 'change agent' will leave the agency in late September for a position in Viera.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 19, 2015
East County students shine at conference

Lakewood Ranch High and Braden River Middle students won awards at Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) events.

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Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey leads the board in a discussion about finding her replacement.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 18, 2015
IDA sets search strategy

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey today gave her resignation.

  • East County
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School starts Aug. 24 for Manatee County public school students.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 18, 2015
Manatee County schools open for registration, schedule open house events

Manatee County schools open for registration, schedule open house events

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The Manatee All-Stars outscored their opponents 63-19.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 17, 2015
Manatee wins World Series crown

The Manatee All-Stars defeated Jonesboro, Ark. 15-2 to win the Cal Ripken 10U World Series Aug. 15.

  • East County
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Monica Welde, Heather "Lucy" McFall and Tonie Waters dance on grapes.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 15, 2015
Rosa Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard hosts grape grapple

Stomp out Cancer event at Rosa Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard offers attendees food, crafts and the chance to crush grapes barefoot and for a cause.

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