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The accident resulted in three holes in the I-75 overpass. Photo courtesy of Lauren Hatchell.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2014
I-75 lanes at interchange to reopen at 6 p.m.

UPDATE: All I-75 lanes set to reopen

  • East County
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Representatives from every public school and charter school in Manatee County will be at the fair to discuss educational programs, academies and opportunities.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 27, 2014
Information fair signals start of School Choice

Manatee County Public School District's School Choice enrollment period officially begins Jan. 28, but parents can also sign up their students at a School Information Fair Monday night.

  • East County
  • Schools
Shawn and Christine Stephens run together as much as they can.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Half Marathon

Runners made their way Jan. 26 through Lakewood Ranch and onto Lakewood Ranch Main Street, during the annual Suncoast Half Marathon.

  • East County
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Michael Browne, not pictured, show off his 1968 Riley Elf MKIII.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Car Meet

Afternoon rain showers didn't keep car enthusiasts from heading to Rangeland Parkway, in Lakewood Ranch, Jan. 26, for the 45th annual Devereaux-Kaiser Car Meet.

  • East County
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Zaid Harakat, 10, shows off his battle skills.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Winter Carnival

Families at Tara Elementary School enjoyed an evening of food, inflatables and carnival-style games Jan. 24, during the school's winter carnival event. Families even had a chance to play in the snow.

  • East County
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Kaci Carroll and Lucy Hope supported their husbands, who play in the band, Paper Airplanes.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ed's Tavern five-year Anniversary

Ed's Tavern hosted its five-year Anniversary Party, Jan. 25. Attendees could sample beer and liquor and listen to music performed by Paper Airplanes.

  • East County
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Keynote speaker Herman Boone with Mike Murphy, the Saint Stephen’s softball coach
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Saint Stephen's Sports Gala

Saint Stephen's Episcopal School held its second annual Game Changers Sports Gala at Lakewood Ranch Country Club, Jan. 25. The event, which raises money for the school's athletic department, featured Keynote Speaker Herman Boone, a football coach and public speaker whose story was captured by the film, 'Remember the Titans.'

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Eunice Garcia, a senior at Manatee School for the Arts, enjoys photography as a hobby, but wants to pursue a medical career.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Heart & Soul Gala

The Manatee Education Foundation hosted the seventh annual 2014 Heart & Soul Gala and Live Art Auction Jan. 25 at Polo Grill. Student artists were recognized for their work and received scholarships ranging from $150 to $1,500 and other gifts.

  • East County
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Cunningham sisters — Morgan, 6, and Samantha, 5 — show off matching Hello Kitty face paint.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Elementary's Winter Carnival

Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary students and their families came together for a cookout, music and games for the annual Winter Carnival Jan. 25, held on the school's front lawn.

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  • Neighbors
Nicoletta Norcia shows off her inner-flapper with a homemade headband.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SMART's Great Gatsby Interactive Dinner

Patrons sported sequin-covered headbands, suspenders, and other '20s-style outfits while they sipped on champagne during SMART's Great Gatsby Interactive Dinner Jan. 24, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 24, 2014
Registration underway for Senior Games

Registration for the 25th Annual Gulf Coast Senior Games is now underway and continues through Jan. 31.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team captured its second consecutive district title Jan. 23.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 24, 2014
Mustangs come back to win district crown

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team defeated North Port 3-2 to win the Class 4A-District 11 championship Jan. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
The dog is named Noah.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 24, 2014
Dog recovers after being hit by car

A pit bull named Noah now is available for adoption.

  • East County
  • News
Haylee Alnand, 8, sleds with gusto.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tabernacle Winter Wonderland

Children at The Tabernacle Christian School today went sledding, during the school's Winter Wonderland event.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cate Eschmann, 12, didn't mind getting wet in the dunk tank, at a previous McNeal Winter Carnival.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 24, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: McNeal Winter Carnival

Proceeds from Saturday's annual Winter Carnival at McNeal Elementary School will help teachers fund their classrooms.

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