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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 14, 2013
Faith family honors new royal addition

Faith United Church of Christ held an English tea and baby shower Aug. 3, in honor of the newest member of the British royal family.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ken Bumgarner, chairman of the Waterlefe CDD, said he is not opposed to the bridge and believes Manatee County has the right to do what it pleases, as long as there is communication with the public.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 14, 2013
Support dominates Fort Hamer Bridge meeting

The U.S. Coast Guard let Manatee County residents get in a last word about the Fort Hamer Bridge project.

  • East County
  • News
Jim Purdy has been the director of operations for Manatee County YMCA’s four branches, including Lakewood Ranch, for only eight months, but you wouldn’t know it by his lively interactions with customers.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 14, 2013
Lakewood Ranch YMCA celebrates 10 years

With expansions and ever-growing product offerings, the Lakewood Ranch YMCA has shown an intense focus on customers who have made it a community staple.

  • East County
  • News
The Selby School Director Carolyn Johnson and program coordinator Carolyn Marchbank are eager to welcome students to the school, which features classrooms, a computer lab and a new physical-education area.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 14, 2013
Community Haven opens school

Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities will open The Selby School to students Aug. 19.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 14, 2013
School District brings back laid-off teachers

The district cut 186 teaching positions in May; it has reinstated most teachers.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization also is considering expanding bus services along State Road 70 in the future.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 14, 2013
Lakewood Ranch transit discussion continues

The Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization also is considering expanding bus services along State Road 70 in the future.

  • East County
  • News
The Braden River High varsity cheerleading team dresses in character for a Miss USA Pageant at the home of one of the cheerleaders.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 14, 2013
Cheerful Home

With no funding to travel, the Braden River High School varsity cheerleading team held a three-day home camp, during which the team learned new tricks and built trust.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This Lake Club home has three bedrooms, four bathrooms, a pool and 3,387 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 14, 2013
Sloane Gardens home sells for $1.1 million

A home in Sloane Gardens tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Members of Boy Scout Troop 181 are pictured during a cookout and awards ceremony in 2002.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 14, 2013
Trio honored with Eagle Scout ceremony

The accomplishments of three members of Boy Scout Troop 181 were celebrated Aug. 12 with a Court of Honor ceremony.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rebecca Cantrell submitted this photo, taken during an early-morning walk in Palm Aire.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 14, 2013
Weather Photo: East County 08/14/13

Rebecca Cantrell submitted this photo, taken during an early-morning walk in Palm Aire.

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Seventeen-year-old Kayla Gray helped lead the under-20 Jamaican women's team to a 3-0 record in Group Four of the Caribbean Football Union Women's Qualifying Tournament July 23 to July 27.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 14, 2013
Fancy Footwork

Braden River High senior Kayla Gray scored the game-winning goal against Cuba to help the under-20 Jamaican women's team win Group Four of the Caribbean Football Union Women's Qualifying Tournament.

  • East County
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Birthday girl Ruth McBurney is pictured with her grandchildren, from left: James Lentz, Cole Wise, Dan Bettenhausen, Michael Sarna, Matt Bettenhausen and Mia Sarna.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 14, 2013
Long live the 'queen'!

East County resident Ruth McBurney celebrates her 100th birthday

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 14, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

School District promotes early registration for students

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River Elementary head custodian Calvin Johnson readies to clean a hallway.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 14, 2013
Almost in session

Local teachers and school staff members have been busy preparing to welcome the Manatee County School District's roughly 42,000 students back into classrooms.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 14, 2013
COPS CORNER: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of COPS CORNER

  • East County
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