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  • November 2, 2011
Our View: Rowing park questions

Nathan Benderson Park just keeps growing, in scope and in cost. As an international rowing destination, it could be a huge sports tourism draw to Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson
  • November 2, 2011
My View Postal decisions were good politics

The U.S. Postal Service decision to keep open the Tallevast distribution office is good news for those 300 employees. But it does not alter the underlying need for cuts.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • November 2, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
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Read this week's Cops Corner
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
This Richmond Park home, which features four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,454 square feet of living area, sold for $760,000. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 2, 2011
University Park home tops sales at $760,000

A home in Richmond Park tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Adrienne and John Wagner, trustees, Sarasota, sold the home at 8120 Collingwood Court to Robert and Wendy Grady, of Haddonfield, N.J., for $760,000.

  • East County
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  • November 2, 2011
Business Observer

Ranch company films ShleterBox documentary; Pope Financial launches in Ranch; SMR introduces assistance program

  • East County
  • News
Gabe White tried on an entire firefighter outfit.
  • By Dianne Trask
  • November 2, 2011
Goddard education heats up with firefighters' visit

In keeping with its 'In the Neighborhood' theme during October, The Goddard School at Lakewood Ranch hosted a variety of professionals throughout the month. Children enjoyed a visit by a fire truck and ambulance Oct. 21.

  • East County
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Cathy Woolley took this sunset photo in the Bradenton Marina at Pier 22.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2011
Weekly Winner: Dinner by the River

Cathy Woolley took this sunset photo in the Bradenton Marina at Pier 22.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Christian Iturrino, Sean Freund, Andrew Beall checked out the fire truck.
  • By Dianne Trask
  • November 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Goddard's 'In the Neighborhood'

In keeping with its "In the Neighborhood" theme during October, The Goddard School at Lakewood Ranch hosted a variety of professionals throughout the month. Children enjoyed a visit by a fire truck and ambulance Oct. 21.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 1, 2011
SCF basketball season tickets on sale

Season tickets for the upcoming State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Manatees basketball season are now on sale.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Braden River Soccer Club U10 boys silver team went undefeated during the Halloween Havoc Tournament Oct. 15-16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 1, 2011
Fourth BRSC team scores Halloween Havoc title

The Braden River Soccer Club U10 Silver team won its division of the ninth annual Halloween Havoc Tournament Oct. 15-16.

  • East County
  • Sports
Can you tell us where this fall scarecrow resides? The first person to answer correctly gets a Facebook shout out.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 1, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY Where am I?

Can you tell us where this fall scarecrow resides? The first person to answer correctly gets a Facebook shout out.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Teachers Rachel Wilson, Lynn Edwards, Michael Lawson and Kaitlyn Bunker enjoyed the evening.
  • By Marina Wolf-Schmidt
  • November 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiddie Academy Gala

The Parent Committee at Kiddie Academy hosted the preschool's second Apple Gala Oct. 22 at Cantina Toscana.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Meredith Carroll wore one of the most colorful costumes in the entire parade.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose Parade of Costumes

Superheroes, princesses and even a pint-sized Vincent van Gogh made an appearance in Lakewood Ranch for Primrose School's annual Parade of Costumes Oct. 31. Following the parade for family members and friends, the costumed kids headed inside for classroom parties.

  • East County
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The East Manatee Bulldogs Junior Pee Wee cheerleading squad won the Best of Bay Cheer Jam this past weekend.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 31, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Cheer Power

The East Manatee Bulldogs Junior Pee Wee cheerleading squad earned first place in the Best of Bay Cheer Jam this past weekend. The team will now advance to the Pop Warner Regional Competition over Thanksgiving weekend in Orlando.

  • East County
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