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Lauren Redington, Eva Rey (with her cat, Mr. Darcy) and Lorena Abreu
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  • Josh Siegel
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Attendees flocked to Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch April 5 for free music, food booths and games. Bradenton band soulRcoaster performed disco, country and classic rock while proceeds from the event went to the Taylor Emmons Scholarship Fund.

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More than 150 runners participated.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom 5K

More than 150 runners turned out April 6 for Freedom Elementary School's 5K and one-mile fun run fundraising event.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 5, 2013
Lady Rams edge past Lady Sailors

The Riverview High softball team defeated rival Sarasota 2-1 April 3.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 5, 2013
Cougars win big

Adam Scalisi scored six goals to lead the Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse team to a 17-2 victory over Tampa Prep in its final district game of the season April 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Hymn for Her turn up the heat with new album — watch a clip in today's headlines!
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2013
April 5: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Manatee Schools to create new positions, eliminate assistant superintendents; Vandalism reported at Colony; Hymn for Her turn up the heat with new album; Weekend Best Bets

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 5, 2013
East County man steals TV from neighbor

A man from the Mill Creek community stole a flat screen television from the home of a man who lives across the street from him yesterday afternoon.

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Robin Fernandez, who works at Nature of Being, and Marc Simms of Right Performance Management
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Business Alliance April Social

Business people enjoyed food, dance and conversation at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's April Networking Social April 3. The event was held at the Holiday Inn, where attendees could taste samples off the Alamo Steak House menu.

  • East County
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One week after hinting at an administrative shake-up Manatee County Schools Superintendent Rick Mills proposed a new organizational chart.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 4, 2013
Manatee Schools to create new positions, eliminate assistant superintendents

New Superintendent Rick Mills proposed a new organizational chart that will replace assistant superintendent positions held by Bob Gagnon and Scott Martin with two deputy superintendent positions.

  • East County
  • Schools
Homeless man arrested for murder — learn more about it in today's headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 4, 2013
April 4: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Homeless man arrested for murder; Semitruck overturns into river in East County; City plans Lido renourishment; Gullett students help plant garden at White House

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Lakewood Ranch’s Ashley Bongart automatically advanced to the Class 3A state meet after winning No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles titles April 3.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 3A-District 12 tournament

Lakewood Ranch's Ashley Bongart won the No. 1 singles crown and then teamed up with Lindsey Rechcigl to win the No. 1 doubles title at the Class 3A-District 12 tournament April 2-3, at Charlotte High. As a team, the Lady Mustangs finished as the district runner-up behind Venice. On the boys side, Sarasota High's Andre Johnson won the No. 1 singles title to lead the Sailors to a second-place finish in the team standings.

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Track2-Braden River junior Kayla Gray edges past Lakewood Ranch’s Olivia Ogles to win the 100-meter dash. Photos courtesy of Tom Hubbard.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Championships

The Lakewood Ranch High girls track team scored 226 points, cruising to a first-place finish at the Manatee County Championships April 2, at Manatee High. Braden River finished third with 87 points. On the boys side, Lakewood Ranch was second with 133 points and Braden River was fifth (80 points).

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 4, 2013
Gullett students help plant garden at White House

East County residents can watch them live this afternoon through videostreaming.

  • East County
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An FHP report states the driver of the tractor trailer, 40-year-old Kevin Dennison, lost control of the vehicle and struck the inside concrete bridge retaining wall. The vehicle traveled over the wall and fell into the river.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 4, 2013
Semitruck overturns into river in East County

The accident occurred just before 5 a.m. this morning.

  • East County
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 Vandals leave anti-Wal-Mart graffiti at shopping center — learn more in today's headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 3, 2013
April 3: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Deputies arrest parent for child neglect, find baby near drugs; Private push or public interest?; Vandals leave anti-Wal-Mart graffiti at shopping center; Steakburger chain makes state debut; Patron Saints: Dr. Phillip Nelson

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Nathan Robinson
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2013
Boy Scouts earn recognition

Boy Scout Troop 303 has been busy.

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