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The burglary occurred sometime between July 31 and Aug. 3.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2011
Heritage Harbour home burglarized

A home in the 7800 block of River Preserve Drive was robbed of jewelry sometime this week.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 4, 2011
Buffalo Creek LL registration dates set

Buffalo Creek Little League Baseball and Softball will hold open registration for its upcoming fall season from 6-8 p.m., Aug. 19 and 26 and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Aug. 20 and 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
The meeting will start at 9 a.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2011
County holds land-use meeting

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will meet today at 9 a.m.

  • East County
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Cody Demming was eager to push off.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Dream Oaks Camp

Foundation for Dreams this week is finishing up its summer of camps for children with disabilities with a special "All Star" themed camp. Campers with disabilities such as ADHD and bi-polar disorder enjoyed canoeing, arts and crafts, swimming and other activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michael Rixon made his way through the hoop without letting go of his neighbor's hands.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Beach Bash VBS

Nearly 70 children are gathering this week at Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch for the church's annual Vacation Bible School. This year's event, themed Beach Bash, featured Bible stories, games, arts and crafts, music and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The incident occurred in the 7000 block of State Road 70 East, Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2011
Man arrested for selling marijuana

A 29-year-old man was arrested early this morning.

  • East County
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Drivers along Lakewood Ranch Boulevard this morning viewed a picture-perfect rainbow after a brief rain shower.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Regal Rainbow

Scattered rain storms today created a picture-perfect moment.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2011
New church plans clothes giveaway

The Source Church will host its second City-Reach Clothing Giveaway beginning at 10 a.m., Aug. 13, at the church, 5412 S.R. 64 E.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2011
Ranch Chabad kids enjoy Camp Gan

Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch are helping kids create lifelong memories through its summer-long Camp Gan Israel.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The straw poll question will be : "Do you favor submitting a bill to the Florida Legislature to consider the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch as a city?"
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2011
Straw poll seeks Lakewood Ranch residents' opinion

Lakewood voters will receive straw poll ballots regarding incorporation beginning this week.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2011
Suspect's arrest relieves Lakewood residents

George Hand has been arrested in connection with an armed home invasion July 26 in Edgewater. Hand also is the key suspect in a similar incident.

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The park includes a fishing dock, volleyball courts, more than a mile of hiking trails, a multi-purpose field, a tree house playground and a picnic pavilion, as well as a canoe and kayak launch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2011
Bennett Park nears completion

Manatee County officials hope to open the 180-acre Tom Bennett Park by early September.

  • East County
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Manatee YMCA CEO Sean Allison said improvements will help meet the needs of existing members while providing increased capacity.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2011
Lakewood Ranch Y starts expansion

When complete, the improvements will create about 20,000 more square feet of space for YMCA programming.

  • East County
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When school starts Aug. 22, children at Braden River will be wearing school uniforms for the first time.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2011
Braden River adopts dress code

When school starts later this month, children at Braden River Elementary School will be wearing school uniforms.

  • East County
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Jen Blanco
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 3, 2011
COMMENT: Joe Hills receives contract with Titans

I only had the opportunity to cover Joe Hills for one season before moving to the East County Observer, but at the time, I remember thinking how it wouldn't be long before I heard his name again.

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