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East County

Unanticipated costs include $489,000 to hire 27 ESE paraprofessionals, $317,000 for seven gifted teachers, $407,000 for nine voluntary prekindergarten (VPK) teachers and $200,000 for nine VPK teacher aides.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 29, 2013
School district must make up $3.9 million

The Manatee County School District announced new, unanticipated costs that came after the school board adopted its budget in September.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 29, 2013
Admirals remain unbeaten

The Manatee Admirals hockey team improved to 5-0 on the season with a 6-0 victory over Plant Oct. 25.

  • East County
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The Saint Stephen's football team played its first game on its new field Oct. 25.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 29, 2013
Falcons open new athletic center

Saint Stephen's Episcopal School officially opened its new $5 million state-of-the-art athletic facility during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 23.

  • East County
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Cardinal Mooney senior Grace Casagrande captured the Class 1A-District 10 title Oct. 25.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 28, 2013
East County runners earn regional berths

The Cardinal Mooney and Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls cross-country teams both will send runners to their respective regional meets Nov. 2.

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Angie Reed with her son Dylan
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch YMCA Fall Festival

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA held its annual Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 26.

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Meg, Mike and Ethan Traeger
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Boo Run

More than 700 people gathered on Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the 10th annual Boo Run Saturday, Oct. 26.

  • East County
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The Manatee County School Board is considering selling a 10-acre undeveloped parcel at Braden River High School to save money it can set aside for reserves.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 28, 2013
School board considers selling property at Braden River HS

The Manatee County School Board will vote to potentially designate land it owns at Braden River High School as surplus property at a workshop today.

  • East County
  • News
Judy Fischer recently moved in to Rosedale and met a new friend, Judy Sanford, who has lived there since 1995.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale 20th Anniversary

Rosedale Golf and Country Club celebrated its 20th anniversary with a bevy of activities Oct. 24-27. On Oct. 26, residents participated in a boat regatta on the lake, feasted at a 'Hamburgers in Paradise' cookout, watched fireworks and more.

  • East County
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Ryan and Hanako Owen with their children Calvin, 3, and Anna, 1
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: International Beer Festival

Lakewood Ranch Main Street hosted the third annual International Beer Festival Oct. 26. Attendees dressed up in costume as they sampled beer, wine and food while listening to music played by Pitbull Toddler.

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Gavin Lawson, 8, tested his balance.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Grace Fall Festival

Grace Community Church, in the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park, welcomed families Oct. 26 for its first fall festival.

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Chase Polivchak, 6, passed out candy with his sister, Zoe, 9.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Harvest Moon Bash

Families at Braden River Elementary School celebrated the fall season Oct. 26, during the school's Harvest Moon Bash event.

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Clara, Miguel and Odimeer Arango all dressed as firemen.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Fest

Thousands of East County residents and their friends gathered Oct. 25, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street, for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities annual Boo Fest event.

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The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team won the Class 3A-District 10 title Oct. 24.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 25, 2013
ODA captures district crown

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team captured its first district title since 2007 with a 25-20, 22-25, 25-12, 25-11 victory over rival Cardinal Mooney in the Class 3A-District 10 championship Oct. 24.

  • East County
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Braden River running back Titus Humphrey carries the ball up the middle for a positive gain.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Football vs.North Port

The Braden River High football team fell to North Port 35-21 in Class 7A-District 10 action tonight.

  • East County
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The Urban Land Institute panel shares its vision for Longboat Key.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 25, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 25, 2013

Today's stories: Urban Land Institute panel shares its vision for Longboat Key; Sarasota city employees get dunked for charity; Manatee County Commission candidate emerges; and MORE!

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