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The girls team readies for a game of “stay-in-your-chair” volleyball.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bible Baptist VBS

Children 'buzzed' in excitement June 23 through June 26, as Bible Baptist Church hosted its "Bee Attidudes" themed Vacation Bible School.

  • East County
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Isabella Bartman, Paige Bright and Rebecca Richardson
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bayside Vacation Bible School

Bayside Community Church is holding its Vacation Bible School June 25-28. In this year's session, themed 'The Big Guy,' the church taught children the story of David and Goliath. More than 250 kids rotated between 13 classes, including jousting, arts and crafts and theatre.

  • East County
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The Key currently has six waterfront restaurants that are open to the public for diners who want to savor the sun along with their food and drink
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 26, 2013
Staycation destination: Longboat Key

There's no reason for the summertime blues on Longboat Key. Sure, the weather is hotter than hot, but the Key and its beaches, shops, restaurants and roads are yours to explore without the crowds.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jamie Regan's fourth-grade class
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2013
Gene Witt students help the homeless

Students at Gene Witt Elementary School ended their school year with an act of giving.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
John Witton submitted this photo of Nik Wallenda practicing at Nathan Benderson Park for his Grand Canyon walk.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 26, 2013
Weather Photo 6.26.13

John Witton submitted this photo of Nik Wallenda practicing at Nathan Benderson Park for his Grand Canyon walk.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 25, 2013
Highlands Golf Course set to reopen

The Highlands Golf Course, part of the Meadows Country Club, will hold its grand reopening July 5-7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Emma Grace Kelly, Leah Troiano and Parker Haught snack on popcorn.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest VBS

Hundreds of children enjoyed knight-themed games and activities, Bible stories, music and other festivities June 17 through June 21, during Harvest United Methodist Church's Vacation Bible School.

  • East County
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Connor Perry, 11, helped lead the Mansota Monsters U11 Green team to a 9-1 victory over the Bay Area Sand Sharks.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Rippin at the Ranch

Sixty youth travel lacrosse teams from across Florida and Georgia battled it out during the first Rippin at the Ranch Lacrosse Tournament at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch. The tournament began today and runs through June 23.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 20, 2013
Founders Club names new head pro

The Founders Club recently named Chris Adams as its new head golf professional.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 20, 2013
Lady Sailors to hold alumni game

The Sarasota High girls basketball team will hold its first Lady Sailors alumni basketball game June 27, in the west gym.

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Rendering of the Fort Hamer Bridge, as seen on forthamerbridge.com.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 20, 2013
Fort Hamer Bridge moves closer to approval

Manatee County will hold a public meeting on the much-delayed Fort Hamer Bridge Aug. 7.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2013
Our Town: East County kids tackle roadways

Children in the K-Kids and Builders Club at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch have been busy.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2013
Our Town: Pirates honored for sportsmanship

Braden River High was named the Class 7A overall winner of the Florida High School Athletic Association's Fred E. Rozelle Sportsmanship Award.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2013
Our Town: 'Principal' enjoys family time, work

Braden River Elementary School fifth-grader Cassie Lloyd capped out her elementary school days June 5, as Principal for the Day.

  • East County
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Kim Reed with Trinity Ridenour. Courtesy Photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2013
Our Town: Kids R Kids bids farewell to 'upperclassmen'

Pre-kindergarten children at Kids R Kids in Lakewood Ranch, recently celebrated their transition to kindergarten.

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