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  • April 29, 2015
Cops corner: East County 4.30.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2015
Letters to the editor

St. Francis supports feline friends

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 29, 2015
High five

The top five sports moments of the week

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Post Cmdr. Dave Daily with Alexis Yawn and Ben Martin and Post Trustee Gill Ruderman. Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2015
VFW post recognizes youth

Braden River Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12055 has been busy doling out awards to East County students.

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Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2015
Robot wars

During the 2015 VEX Robotics World Championships, held April 14 through April 18 in Louisville, Ky., East County students showcased their love of robots while taking home top honors.

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This home at 6926 Lacantera Circle has three bedrooms, three and a half baths and 4,444 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.46 million. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 29, 2015
Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home sells for $1.46 million

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Peter and Ronda Starnell sold their home at 6926 Lacantera Circle to Nathan and Lisa Ann Clark, of Lakewood Ranch, for $1.46 million.

  • East County
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Alan Anderson’s involvement goes beyond the Manatee Sarasota Building Industry Association. He sits on the MTI Foundation board and is an adviser for Manatee Technical College’s carpentry program. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 29, 2015
Conversation with Alan Anderson

East County resident Alan Anderson has been involved with the Manatee Sarasota Building Industry Association since moving in 1997 to Florida, and he has been involved with the national organization even longer.

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Manatee County Superintendent Rick Mills plans to retire July 31.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 27, 2015
Schools official plans to leave district

Superintendent Rick Mills is set to retire July 31.

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Mark Lewis, of Austin Commercial, led the presentation, introducing key players for the project and fielding questions.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 27, 2015
Water park splashes forward

Although many approvals still must occur, an evaluation committee will recommend negotiating with Manatee Lost Lagoon Development.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 26, 2015
'Gatsby' inspires ODA prom

The Out-of-Door Academy held prom Saturday, at The Lake Club.

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Laurie Coleman focuses on sautéing shrimp for her tablemates.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 26, 2015
It's OK to play with your food

Lakewood Ranch YMCA hosts a night of culinary chaos, as attendees cook up their own food at the annual Interactive Dinner.

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Susan Traynor loves to dance, especially with friends, such as Keri Milder.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 26, 2015
Attendees sparkle at prom

Volunteers offer dinner and dancing at the 'Night with the Stars Special Needs Prom.'

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 25, 2015
Ranch residents relay for life

Premier Sports Campus today hosted the Relay for Life Lakewood Ranch .

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 25, 2015
Bluegrass, gumbo headline festival

Linger Lodge Restaurant hosted her bluegrass festival today.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 25, 2015
Ranch residents embrace health, wellness

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center today hosted a health and wellness expo.

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