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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 22, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Connor Baldwin

The Greater Tampa Junior Golf Association recently named Lakewood Ranch High School golfer Connor Baldwin as its 2011 Player of the Year. Baldwin, who began playing GTJGA events six years ago, will represent the GTJGA in the boys 16-18 division of the Florida Junior Team Championships Aug. 6-7.

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  • June 21, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

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  • June 21, 2011
BRLL announces 11/12 and Junior All-Stars

Braden River Little League recently announced its 11-and 12-year-old and Junior All-Star teams.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 21, 2011
Junior Golf Clinics raise money for JDRF

Ian Segneri of the Missing Link Junior Golf Academy will host a series of golf clinics for children ages 12 and under.

  • East County
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The Greater Tampa Junior Golf Association named Lakewood Ranch High golfer Connor Baldwin as its 2011 Player of the Year.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 21, 2011
Connor Baldwin named 2011 Player of the Year

The Greater Tampa Junior Golf Association recently named Lakewood Ranch High golfer Connor Baldwin as its 2011 Player of the Year.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 21, 2011
Braden River graduate selected in MLB First-Year Player Draft

Braden River High 2010 graduate Austin Platt was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 26th round of the 50-round Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft June 7.

  • East County
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Rotary board members were inducted June 16. Photo submitted by Laurie Hagberg.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2011
Ranch Rotary inducts new officers

The Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club recently inducted new board members and officers.

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The meeting began at 9 a.m. at the county administrative building.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2011
County discusses impact fees

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will discuss two ordinances involving impact fees at 10 a.m. today.

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Donna Hayes will complete her eighth year with the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2011
Hayes will not seek re-election

Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Donna Hayes said she plans to spend more time with her family.

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Click inside to see one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • June 20, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

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Jamie Yucha is a student at Manatee Technical Institute's East campus in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 20, 2011
MTI student earns ADA scholarhips

Manatee Technical Institute student Jamie Yucha has earned an American Dental Association Scholarship.

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Seven-year-old Joshua Siegel practiced his stick skills while trying to score a goal.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA All Sports Camp

Seventy students in kindergarten through seventh grade put their athletic skills to the test during The Out-of-Door Academy's All Sports Camp June 6-17. Students spent the morning playing fundamental sports, such as volleyball, soccer, basketball and flag football, among others, before settling in for an afternoon of hybrid and physical education games, including kickball, bowling, water games, dodgeball and more.

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Olivia Miller loved jumping into the arms of her dad, Max.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 18, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybook Luau and Dive-In Movie

Residents of Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour gathered at the community's recreation center June 18 for Stoneybrook's Annual Luau and Dive-in Movie event. Guests enjoyed swimming, barbecue, music and mingling with friends.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 17, 2011
ShelterBox partners with LWR Communities

As part of Big Green Box Week, ShelterBox USA displayed a ShelterBox for the public today.

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ShelterBox USA today offered East County residents a chance to see an actual ShelterBox. Pictured  are Lisa Palmeri, Carol Edwards and Dena James of the Lakewood Ranch Information Center and Heather Murray of ShelterBox USA.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 17, 2011
ShelterBox partners with LWR Communities

For Big Green Box Week, ShelterBox USA has partnered with LWR Communities to invited

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