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East County

Nathan Parker and Jenna Smith show off their Irish pride alongside 5-year-old Jack.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 13, 2015
WEEKEND BEST BET: Irish Celtic Festival

Festival celebrates green, white and orange

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Manatee Admirals celebrate defeating the East Miami Mutts Feb. 21 and Feb. 22 in a best-of-three series by taking the first two games by scores of 10-1 and 8-1, respectively.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 13, 2015
Ice Makers

For the Admirals, winning the Lightning Cup was the goal. The East County team now wants a title.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale PINK golf event

Rosedale Ladies Golf Association members this weekend will raise more than $15,000 for breast cancer research.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2015
East County Cops Corner 3.12.2015

Please enjoy this week's issue of Cops Corner

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
This home at 12603 Elgin Terrace has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,297 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.32 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 13, 2015
Country Club Village home sells for $1.32 million

Country Club Village home sells for $1.32 million

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2015
FDOT gives green light to Rye Road roundabout

FDOT officials say a roundabout at Rye Road and State Road 64 is a feasible option.

  • East County
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 12, 2015
East County teacher receives award for excellence

B.D. Gullett Elementary teacher Brandi Witman receives Educator of the Year award at annual awards ceremony

  • East County
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    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • March 12, 2015
LWR Community Fund celebrates GALentine's Day

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund and Northern Trust held the third annual ladies-only celebration honoring the philanthropic members of local women’s giving circles

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ten-year-old Sydney Sprague leads a lap around the field.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 12, 2015
Boosterthon Fun Run

McNeal Elementary makes running fun for its students

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2015
Ready for Business

Goodwill Manasota will open its first East County store March 19.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 11, 2015
Veteran cooks up success after culinary program

Success is sweet for U.S. Army veteran Jason Jenkins, who has his first full-time culinary role after completing the Vets 2 Chefs program.

  • East County
  • News
District Engineer Rick Schappacher observed signs of distress on Westbound Stone Harbour Loop.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 11, 2015
Community plans to fill in the cracks

Heritage Harbour South is gearing up for phased road repairs that could be costly.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 11, 2015
Group sews sweet dreams for hospital patients

Dionne Chang hopes her group, Sewing for Sweet Dreams, will help brighten hospital patients’ rooms and moods.

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A group of eight students make up Lakewood Ranch High School’s first Poetry Club.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 11, 2015
LWR High students give poetry justice

Lakewood Ranch High students who are versed in poetry meet each week to share their writings.

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Nolan Middle School eighth-grade students Alana Kelly, Megan Peters and Cassandra Atzrodt crafted a medical-based project that contributed to the school’s 14 first-place wins.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 11, 2015
TSA competition winners stem from East County schools

Nolan Middle School’s team won’t take a vacation from preparing for its next competition this summer.

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