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East County | Trending

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  • Josh Siegel
  • June 10, 2013
Manatee Schools Transition Team hosts Q&A

Representatives from the state Transition Team that produced an evaluation report and economic recovery plan for Manatee County Schools will take questions from the school board and the public today.

  • East County
  • News
Elia Shen, of Primrose, looks for her parents as she marches into the room.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose Graduation

Primrose School hosted a graduation ceremony today for its pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students.

  • East County
  • News
Emily Wilcox, Aba Sankah, Kiah Murfin and Hailee Chapin
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom 'Rectangle of Doom'

Outgoing fifth graders at Freedom Elementary School ended their school year June 7, with a game of "Rectangle of Doom" against their teachers.

  • East County
  • News
The Distractions keep the crowds' toes tapping.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Despite overcast skies, East County residents flocked June 7 to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the plaza's monthly Music on Main concert.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Commission to hear quarterly update
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 7, 2013
June 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Commission to hear quarterly update; NOAA Fish Fry gets taste of Mote-raised seafood; 2013 Summer Season; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Peter Balos was quite the showman. He sang and hyped up the crowd.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Witt Elementary Talent Show

Witt Elementary School students showed off their skills at the Witt's Got Talent Show June 7. Performances included singing, dancing and acting.

  • East County
  • Schools
Dereon Lovette center, posed for a picture with her Kiddie Academy teachers, Debbie Frazzoni, left, and Karen Kieran, right, after receiving her diploma.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiddie Academy Moving Up Ceremony

Kiddie Academy a "moving up" ceremony for voluntary pre-kindergarten children June 6, at the Manatee Association for REALTORS' Lakewood Ranch building.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County under tropical storm warning
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 6, 2013
June 6: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County under tropical storm warning; Sarasota Police investigate Rosemary stabbing; Manatee County to allow backyard chickens; Florida's key fruit

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 6, 2013
Manatee County Schools cancels most after-school activities

Tropical Storm Andrea has forced Manatee County Schools to cancel all after-school activities except after-school daycare programs.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2013
Cycling group honors fallen

Cyclists in the Village Idiots Cycling Club set their wheels spinning May 15 along the streets of Lakewood Ranch, as they remembered cyclists who have been injured or killed while riding.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2013
Local youth makes thoughtful donation

Grayson Almeter is making a "cluck" for the homeless.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2013
Women's Club visits Asolo Rep

Members and guests of the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club got a first-hand look at the life of a play May 15, when they spent the day at the Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2013
Haile students give history lesson

Two seventh-graders at Haile Middle School will represent Manatee County this weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 6, 2013
Tornado reported in Myakka

Minor property damage and downed power lines are being reported.

  • East County
  • News
Sammy Miller, 7, found a seat during a game of musical chairs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE end-of-year game day

Braden River Elementary School students celebrated the end of the year with special activities June 6. Children enjoyed activities such as kick-the-can and potato sack races.

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