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A third-quarter downpour couldn't stop the Thunder's potent rushing attack.
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  • Michael Eng
  • September 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA vs. St Petersburg Catholic

A late-game downpour couldn't drown out the Thunder's pursuit for greatness on the gridiron as ODA opened its season Sept. 2 against St. Petersburg Catholic. The Thunder handled the Barons 35-21.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2011
Authorities identify man in structure fire

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has identified the body found in a structure fire Aug. 29 as that of 20-year-old Lane Austin Jordan.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2011
County offices close for Labor Day

Although Manatee County government offices will be closed Sept. 5, the county's parks and public beaches will remain open.

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Goodbye Eddie performed at Music on Main in January.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2011
Monthly concert hits Ranch Main Street

Lakewood Ranch Main Street's monthly Music on Main concert series will run from 6-9 p.m. tonight.

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The Diva Angels motorcycle group organized the event.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Corn Hole Tournament

The Gulf Coast Diva Angels of Sarasota-Bradenton on Sept. 1 hosted a corn hole tournament at Manatee River Harley Davidson. The event, which also featured live music and food and drink, benefited Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 2, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2011
Pastry shop opens on Main Street

Pastries by Design opened today in its new Lakewood Ranch Main Street location.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2011
Heritage Harbour to vote on budget

Supervisors of the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District are set to vote on their fiscal year 2012 budget at 3 p.m. today.

  • East County
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Qualified dogs will be available for adoption for $30 (normally $80).
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2011
County holds pet adoption special, seeks volunteers

Pets who have been at Manatee County Animal Services for more than 30 days will be offered at reduced rates throughout September.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2011
County defers maintenance facility proposal

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners no longer will consider a proposal for a maintenance facility in Parrish. Other East County proposals remain on the agenda for 9 a.m. today.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2011
Stoneybrook to participate in Patriot Golf Day

Stoneybrook Golf Club at Heritage Harbor is one of several thousand golf courses across the country participating in the 2011 Patriot Golf Day.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2011
Voters: No city yet

Results released Aug. 29 showed 56.5% of Lakewood Ranch residents who responded opposed moving forward with incorporation.

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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
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  • 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.

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