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Lakewood Ranch quarterback Chad Rex scrambles for yardage during the second quarter.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs. Naples Lely

Lakewood Ranch High defeated Naples Lely 21-0 in its spring game May 24.

  • East County
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Jeff Haas and Brad Hough of APG Electric, Inc.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • May 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Keep Manatee Beautiful Golf Tournament

Keep Manatee Beautiful held its 19th Annual Golf Tournament May 24 at Tara Golf & Country Club. The event, the nonprofit organization's biggest fundraiser of the year, featured a putting contest, closest to the pin contest and a raffle.

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The chorus sang songs like “Dancing in the Street.”
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  • Josh Siegel
  • May 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lexi Paw Pals Benefit Concert

The Gene Witt Elementary 'orff'estra and chorus performed a special concert May 23 for Lexi Brown, a classmate who was killed in January by her father. Brown, a fifth grader at Gene Witt when she died, played the steel drum and soprano xylophone in the school's after-school musical group.

  • East County
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VFW Post 12055 member and veteran George Johnston drives fellow veterans in the parade.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tribute to Heroes Parade

East County residents honored fallen military members and veterans Sunday, May 26, during the Tribute to Heroes Parade on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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Sarasota crime drops more than sixteen percent in 2012
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 24, 2013
May 24: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota crime drops more than sixteen percent in 2012; Sarasota waterfront home sells for $4 million; Patron Saints: Dennis and Grace McGillicuddy; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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Cardinal Mooney running back Demardre Patterson scored a 4-yard touchdown and also had a 96-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney versus Braden River

The Cardinal Mooney High football team defeated Braden River 32-13 in its Spring Game May 23.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 24, 2013
Youth baseball tournaments coming to Sarasota

Prospect Wire will host its Florida state finals for four age groups of high school baseball players June 8 through 12, at Ed Smith Stadium and the Buck O'Neil Sports Complex.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 24, 2013
Manatee commissioners get briefed on 44th Avenue East extension project

County staff says the long-planned road project will cost $112 million and is still eight to 12 years out from completion.

  • East County
  • News
New roundabouts planned for U.S. 41
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 23, 2013
May 23: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: New roundabouts planned for U.S. 41; Village crosswalk lighting receives green light; Pastry Art owner passes the cup; No laughing matter: Pam McCurdy

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 23, 2013
Manatee Superintendent keeps parents informed of budget message

After announcing the elimination of more than 250 jobs for next year, Manatee County Schools Superintendent Rick Mills directs principals to make the district's financial recovery plan available to parents.

  • East County
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Paul Schmidt, of CMIT Solutions, with Rick Bennett, of Lanese & Associates
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Morning Express Networking Social

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance held its Morning Express Networking Social today at State College of Florida Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock warned the commission to expect another year of revenue shortfalls and rising pension costs.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 22, 2013
May 22: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Town manager seeks $300,000 in budget cuts; Half-cent sales tax would cover indigent health care; Surging Tsunami: Jillian Santiago; Teenager composes a promising future

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gullett Elementary School student Hailey Wahlers. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2013
Gullett student wins speech contest

Gullett Elementary School student Hailey Wahlers took home top honors May 11, after placing first in the Tropicana District Speech Contest.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2013
Girl Scouts give cookies a new cause

Local Daisy Scouts from Troop 180 are helping Feeding Empty Little Tummies feed homeless school children in the area.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2013
Dancing group to host fundraiser

Members of KC and the Sunshine Dancers, a group of Manatee County dancers ages 8 to 20, will show off their dancing skills in jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance from 7 to 9 p.m. May 28, as the group holds a show titled "Breaking Ground."

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