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  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2011
Ballet school to host auditions

The School of Russian Ballet will host auditions for its production of 'The Nutcracker' Sept. 3, at the school, 8029 Cooper Creek Blvd., University Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2011
Ranch CDDs approve new budgets

Supervisors in Community Development District 2 will move forward with a pilot landscaping program rather than saving money for potential security enhancements.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • August 31, 2011
Alliance, Observer announce finalists

The winners will be announced at the Sandies corporate awards dinner Oct. 5, at The Polo Grill and Bar's Fête Ballroom.

  • East County
  • News
Welder Bob Bauman, of All Phases Welding & Fabrication, works on a floor joist bracket. Bauman has been welding for 23 years — even performing the job while serving in the U.S. Navy.
  • By Jen Blanco and Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2011
PHOTO SPECIAL: Love for Laborers

These are the men and women who never see themselves in the newspaper. These are the ones who, with their hands and sweat equity, keep the East County community and its residents functioning. They, collectively, are our backbone. This year, the East County Observer celebrates Labor Day as more than just a day off. We salute those who truly deserve a day of rest the most, and we thank you for all your hard work.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2011
Premier expects 20,000 for cup

The Clearwater Chargers and the Fusion Futbol Club will host the Nike Cup Labor Day Showcase Sept. 3-5, at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River quarterback Steven Ross connected with his brother, wideout Justin Ross, for the Pirates’ first score in the Kickoff Classic Aug. 26 against Booker. Photos by Jen and Brian Blanco.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2011
Braden River Pirates set sail

The Braden River Pirates held the Booker Tornadoes to one touchdown to secure a 17-6 victory in their Kickoff Classic Aug. 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dave Fuchs captured these clouds in River Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2011
Weekly Winner: Silver-lined sky

Dave Fuchs captured these clouds in River Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • August 31, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's edition of 'The Castaway'.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Rod Thomson, Editorial Pages Editor
  • By Rod Thomson
  • August 31, 2011
My View: Bachmann resonates at local visit

Sitting across the table from Michele Bachman, the first thing you notice is that she is not the wild-eyed nut job that she is portrayed as in the mainstream media.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Lee, 50, suffered a broken rib, a separated shoulder, a partially collapsed lung and multiple contusions on his face.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • August 31, 2011
My View: Beating recalls own enraged confrontation

Reports asked John Lee, as he lay bloodied, questions about the attack. My first question was different: Have you spoken to your son?

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2011
Our View: Civic-mindedness wins

With the results of the straw poll showing Lakewood Ranch residents really do not want to incorporate as a city at this time - at least those who voted in the poll - the issue is dead.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Alex Runde
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Alex Runde

Seventeen-year-old Alex Runde was selected to play with the Philadelphia Phantoms, an adult club lacrosse team, during the Allan Cup Indoor Lacrosse Festival Aug. 20, in Hatfield, Pa.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 31, 2011
Riverdale home tops weekly real estate sales

A home in Riverdale Revised tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Gary Bunch, Palmetto, sold his home at 555 Fore Drive to Charles and Wendy Miller, Bradenton, for $560,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
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