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East County

The Manatee County School Board will discuss if and where the county needs more schools.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 6, 2015
Does East County need more schools?

The Manatee County School District will discuss its financial outlook, the need for more schools

  • East County
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Jenny Wallenda is pictured with her grandson, Nik Wallenda, and his family. Jenny Wallenda died Friday at 87 years old. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2015
Wallenda matriarch dies at 87

Jenny Wallenda, matriarch of the famous tight-rope walking Wallenda family, died Friday.

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Twin Oaks Polo Club defeated the South Side club 8-7.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 6, 2015
Ten Oaks Polo Club defeats South Side 8-7 in Observer Group Cup

Jon Luke Beck, a Ten Oaks rider, won most valued player.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2015
Children harvest fun at egg hunt

Harvest United Methodist Church hosted an Easter Egg hunt today.

  • East County
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Photo courtesy: Martin Kresinske
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • April 3, 2015
Photo contest winners: January

Photo contest winners: January

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Music on Main is Lakewood Ranch Main Street's free monthly music event.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 3, 2015
Music is the main event

To celebrate the start of a new month, local musicians will perform on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 3, 2015
ODA thunders at Spirit Day

Students enjoyed field games all day April 2 before releasing for spring break.

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Photo courtesy: Fred Bethke
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • April 2, 2015
Photo contest winners: March

Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest.

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Brody Knox makes a new friend — the Easter Bunny.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 2, 2015
Bunnies, candy and egg hunts, oh my!

The Easter Bunny made an early stop at the Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2015
Paw print

Lakewood Ranch resident Maureen “Mo” Flaherty left the new Ranch Lake Plaza Goodwill opening day with an unexpected treasure: an original Alexander Pope 1911 lithograph-printed tin of the “Brook Hill” dog.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2015
Walking for a cause

Walking for a cause

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2015
Hometown hero

Hometown hero

  • East County
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Cardinal Mooney’s Josh Bonynge was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Pitcher.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 1, 2015
Area teams battle for Classic title

Sixteen high school baseball teams from Tampa to Miami hit the field for the 30th Annual Sarasota Baseball Classic March 23 through March 26.

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This home at 7673 Portsteward Drive has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,627 square feet of living area. It sold for $545,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 1, 2015
Rye Wilderness Estates home sells for $570,000

East County Rye Wilderness Estates home sells for $570,000

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  • April 1, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 4.2.2015

Cops Corner: East County 4.2.2015

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