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The shopping center portion of the River Club Park of Commerce will mimic the Walmart’s architectural style, as depicted in this rendering. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 13, 2012
Tenants line up for new retail space

Developer Casto said retail space for the future phases of the River Club Park of Commerce, at State Road 70 and I-75, is 70% leased.

  • East County
  • News
Families in Tamshiyacu, Peru, were grateful for the assistance of ShelterBox USA. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 13, 2012
ShelterBox USA president aids in response efforts

After two years working for ShelterBox USA, President Emily Sperling recently went on her first deployment.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 13, 2012
St. Mary's youth embark on mission trip

A team from St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, in Lakewood Ranch, will do construction work in the Dominican Republic.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 13, 2012
Neal re-opens River's Reach community

Neal Communities has re-opened its River's Reach community after closing home sales there in 2009.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 13, 2012
Manatee County FCAT scores below state average

Manatee County public school students underperformed in reading and science portions of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, compared to other districts statewide.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
News Briefs

Three killed in auto accident; Clerk announces delayed release of sheriff's audit

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • June 13, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Sarasota
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 13, 2012
Observed: A father's sacrifice never forgotten

"Happy Father's Day to the Big Enchilada," the card read in a playful font.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Donna Hayes, District 5, is a Manatee County Commissioner.
  • By Donna Hayes
  • June 13, 2012
My View: Addressing the Manatee County budget

Manatee County businesses have been blessed with a terrific 2012 tourist season experiencing a 13% increase in economic impact to the county during the first quarter of the year.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Victor Kline
  • June 13, 2012
My View: Hurricane Season: evacuate or stay?

As one of the instructors with our Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team, I spend most of my time helping our neighborhood volunteers stay prepared to respond should a major storm or other disaster threaten our area.

  • East County
  • Opinion
After being diagnosed with juvenile-enthesitis arthritis last year, 12-year-old Erick Barnard was forced to give up baseball.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 13, 2012
Spirit of the Game

Twelve-year-old Erick Barnard was diagnosed with juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis about a year ago. On May 31, Erick was awarded the Matthew O'Sullivan Spirit of the Game Award during Manatee Cal Ripken Baseball's night at McKechnie Field.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High graduate Nikki Kerrigan spent the past year playing for IMG Academy's U19 girls team
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 13, 2012
Former Mustang powers IMG Academy

Lakewood Ranch High graduate Nikki Kerrigan was recently named IMG Academy's Offensive Player of the Year for its entire girls soccer program. The forward will play for Missouri State University this fall.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 13, 2012
Comment: Contending with Mother Nature

It was a typical spring afternoon in Florida.

  • East County
  • Sports
Center fielder Zack Larson was drafted by the Minnesota Twins with the 610th overall pick in the Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft June 6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 13, 2012
Minnesota Twins drafts Mustangs center fielder

The Twins drafted Lakewood Ranch High graduate Zack Larson with the 610th overall pick in the 20th round of the Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft Wednesday, June 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
COMMUNITY GOLF

Hunter Sagar used his 7-iron to record an ace May 27 on the 176-yard No. 7 of Royal Lakes.

  • East County
  • Sports
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