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Kiera and Ben are Anchin Pavilion’s newest animal residents.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 4, 2012
Poodles brighten Anchin Pavilion Assisted Living Community

Ben and Kiera, two miniature poodles, recently found a home at Anchin Pavilion Assisted Living Community, where they provide joy and support for residents.

  • East County
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Joshua Rogers and Brett Wagner were close friends for most of their lives. Courtesy photos.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Jen Blanco
  • January 4, 2012
IN MEMORY: Lakewood Ranch remembers crash victims

Lakewood Ranch High School seniors Brett Wagner and Joshua Rogers died from injuries sustained in an accident Dec. 25.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch resident Jim Longhitano took this sunset photo last summer.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 4, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lakewood Ranch resident Jim Longhitano took this sunset photo last summer.

  • East County
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This Country Club of Lakewood Ranch home, which has four bedrooms and four-and-one-half baths sold for $964,500. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 4, 2012
Lakewood Ranch home tops sales

Raymond and Carol Lamoureaux sold their home at 7802 Mathern Court to Anthony and Kathleen Constantinou, of Killingworth, Conn., for $964,500.

  • East County
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McKinlee Quinn Gilbert
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 4, 2012
East County Births

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements each month. To have your listing included, please email your information to Managing Editor Michael Eng, [email protected].

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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 3, 2012
District 26 Umps opening up the cages

District 26 Little League umpires are opening up the cages at Braden River Little League from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 7.

  • East County
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Bob Sweat, Manatee County supervisor of elections.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2012
Bob Sweat announces retirement

Manatee Elections Supervisor Bob Sweat announced today he will retire in November.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2012
Weather Service issues freeze warning for East County

Temperatures are expected to dip below 30 degrees Fahrenheit in the East County tonight.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2012
Commission to hold work session

Manatee County commissioners today will meet with members of the Palmetto City Commission for a special work session.

  • East County
  • News
REx Jensen, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch president and CEO.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 3, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Rex Jensen

Twenty years ago, if you would have asked Rex Jensen if he could envision himself heading up one of the most recognizable and sought-after land management, agricultural and development companies in the nation, he would have told you that he wasn't the right man for the job.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2012
Manatee County offices closed

Manatee County Government offices will be closed today.

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Lauren Costello, 6, made sure to tell Santa what she wanted for Christmas during Tara Elementary School’s Dinner with Santa Dec. 2. Published Dec. 8, 2011.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: December, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The East County Observer.

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LECOM School of Dental Medicine
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2012
TOP STORY, DEC.: The East County's Most Expensive Projects

In Sarasota and Manatee counties, 41 construction permits for more than $1 million have been pulled in the past year. Of those, about one-fourth are in the East County.

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Four-year-old Jordyn Jomisko couldn't wait to show off her patriotic sticker during Freedom Elementary School's Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Ceremony Nov. 10. Published Nov. 17, 2011.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 1, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: November, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The East County Observer.

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Forristall Enterprises foreman Alex Barrow checks out the inside of the home before starting its demolition Nov. 21.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 1, 2012
TOP STORY, NOV.: Lakewood Eyesore Demolished

A Lakewood Ranch home that burned down in September 2008 was demolished Nov. 21.

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