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East County

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 10, 2015
High five: East County 6.11.2015

The top five sports moments of the week.

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This home at 6931 Winners Circle has four bedrooms, five and a half baths, a pool and 6,106 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.44 million. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 10, 2015
Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home sells for $1.44 million

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 10, 2015
Handcrafted home

A cabinetmaker and artist, Pat Ringley turns a house into a shabby chic cottage using wood and his own hands.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
School mascot Percy celebrates 10 years of Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center, with Sharon Frank, franchise co-owner, Robin Forrester, school director, and Dianne Wudte, assistant director. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 10, 2015
Primrose grows up in its first decade

Although the Lakewood Ranch community has changed, Primrose School’s vision has stayed consistent since it opened. 10 years ago.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 9, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 6.11.2015

Cops Corner: East County 6.11.2015

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 9, 2015
McNeal goes wild over student showcase

McNeal goes wild over student showcase

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 9, 2015
County hones in on budget discussions

Multiple meetings are slated for this week.

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Photo courtesy of Fuzzy's Taco Shop
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 9, 2015
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop to open on University Parkway

The casual sit-down restaurant specialized in Baja-style Mexican cuisine.

  • East County
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Dr. Diana Greene and other district officials and educators plan to conduct a community-wide survey, which they hope to distribute by September.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 9, 2015
Manatee County School District hopes for community feedback

The Manatee County School District plans to discuss next steps for a community-wide survey on the Manatee County School Board and district performance

  • East County
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ODA senior corner infielder Desmond Lindsay was drafted by the New York Mets with the 53rd pick.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 9, 2015
Mets draft ODA slugger

The Out-of-Door Academy senior corner infielder Desmond Lindsay was selected by the New York Mets with the 53rd pick in Major League Baseball’s First Year Player Draft, which began June 8.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2015
Pilot makes emergency landing in Tidewater Preserve

A WWII veteran landed his plane without injuries.

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Major League Football is moving its headquarters and training camp to the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 5, 2015
Professional football league coming to Lakewood Ranch

On Friday afternoon, MLFB executives officially announced they will be moving their headquarters and training camp to the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

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Susan Myers, a McNeal parent, writes down notes about each candidate.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 4, 2015
McNeal Elementary School community questions potential principals

Three candidates are poised to replace Norma Scott. The new administrator will be announced Friday, June 5.

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Students 18 and younger are eligible for free breakfast and lunch this summer, regardless of household income.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 4, 2015
Manatee County students receive free meals all summer

The Manatee County School District's Food and Nutrition Services Department will feed students this year during its Summer Food Service Program

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 4, 2015
Rosedale tees off for GSJGA

Rosedale Golf & Country Club recently held its annual Birdie-A-Thon as a fundraiser for the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association.

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