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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 30, 2011
County hosts land-use meeting

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will consider several land-use proposals at their Sept. 1 meeting.

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  • News
The Florida Alliance Soccer League finished second at the Liverpool-Knowsley International Soccer Tournament July 23 through Aug. 2 in England.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 30, 2011
East County youth soccer players compete in England

Thirteen-year-olds Liam Bramley and Christian Womeldorph competed in the Liverpool-Knowsley International Soccer Tournament July 23 through Aug. 2 in England.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 30, 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 29, 2011
Manasota Lacrosse League gears up for fall season

The Manasota Lacrosse League will open its 5th annual Fall Ball fall lacrosse league Sept. 18 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 29, 2011
Bulldogs top Wolfpack

Five of the East Manatee Bulldogs' six teams defeated the Fishhawk Wolfpack to open the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Neighbors said they heard an explosion before the fire started.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2011
Authorities investigate explosion, death

While firefighters worked to put out a shed fire today, they discovered a body inside the structure.

  • East County
  • News
The Incorporation Study Group said it will table its work regarding the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2011
Ranch Incorporation fails straw poll

More than 56% of respondents of the straw poll voted against moving forward with the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
A 2-year-old child has been transported to All Children's Hospital after nearly drowning in the family's pool today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2011
Creekwood toddler nearly drowns

The incident occurred around 1 p.m. today.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 29, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Aug. 28

Construction work will take place this week on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 758 and state Route 72.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2011
Marina's holds pizza eat off

As part of their 28th anniversary celebration, the owners of Marina's Pizza in Lakewood Ranch hosted a pizza eat off this morning.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jesse Clark, Justin Clark, Matthew Cohen, Josh Clark and Josh Silverman
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Picnic

Families from Temple Emanu-El gathered tonight at Summerfield Park for the temple's fifth annual Family Picnic and Havdalah. Attendees enjoyed pizza and ice cream before a Havdalah ceremony.

  • East County
  • News
Matthew Vanderkooy, right, plays with chalk with his brothers, Caleb, left, and Nathaniel, behind.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Splash Bash

Hundreds of Lakewood Ranch families enjoyed their last summer hurrah Aug. 27 at the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.'s annual Back to School Splash Bash event. The event, held at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA, featured swimming, arts and crafts, inflatable slides and other activities.

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Senior Jeff Casseus rallies his teammates before the start of Braden River's Preseason Kickoff Classic at Booker Aug. 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 26, 2011
Pirates sail past Tornadoes

The Braden River High football team defeated Booker High 17-6 in its annual Preseason Kickoff Classic Aug. 26.

  • East County
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Ryan Agabani, a senior, plays on both sides of the ball.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • August 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA vs. Berkeley Prep

The Out-of-Door Academy Thunder kicked off its 2011 campaign with its preseason contest against Berkeley Prep Aug. 26 at Thunder Stadium. The Bucs handled the Thunder 41-6. For more, see next week's East County Observer.

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