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East County | Trending

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 7, 2011
Ranch Kings U17 team wins Sunshine LAX Series

The Lakewood Ranch Kings U17 lacrosse team won the Sunshine Lacrosse Series Tournament June 4-5 in Wesley Chapel.

  • East County
  • Sports
Children enjoyed popsicles as part of the festivities.
  • By Carolyn Winget
  • June 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Field Day

Children at McNeal Elementary celebrated the end of the school year with a special field day June 3.

  • East County
  • Schools
LECOM and other officials toss dirt as part of the ceremony.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 6, 2011
LECOM breaks ground on dental school

Officials broke ground on Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's future School of Dental Medicine Saturday.

  • East County
  • News
Nichole Branica is excited to begin her college career.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • June 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Graduation

The Out-of-Door Academy celebrated its 13th Commencement June 4 at the Upper School in Lakewood Ranch. Family members and friends gathered to watch members of the Class of 2011 receive their high school diplomas.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Breanna Howell, behind, helps Emily Wray pin on her cap.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Graduation

Graduates of Lakewood Ranch High School proudly received their diplomas during commencement ceremony June 4 at the Manatee County Civic Center.

  • East County
  • Schools
Michael Suh, 18, said he’s going to miss seeing all of the people he’s gotten acquainted with during his time at Braden River.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Graduation

More than 400 seniors received their diplomas and prepared to set sail for new adventures during Braden River High School's Commencement Ceremony June 3 at the Manatee Civic Center.

  • East County
  • Schools
Eduardo Ronderos, Jamie Jeffcoat and Kyle Kimpton had fun mingling with friends.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Haile Eighth-Grade Dance

Eighth-grade students at Haile Middle School celebrated the end of their middle school days with a special dance June 3. Themed "Reach for the Stars," the Hollywood-inspired night featured music and dancing, photos, snacks and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Carolyn and Joe Guyton, center, caught up with friends Kay (left) and Ron (right) Houston.
  • By Susan Moore
  • June 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Muirfield Party

Residents of the Muirfield community in the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club celebrated the "End of the Winter Season" with a special pool party gathering May 23 to honor the community's winter residents. Guests enjoyed food, music and fellowship at the event at the Muirfield community pool.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 3, 2011
Community Golf Scores 05.24.11 to 05.31.11

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Third-grader Rain Miller performed several magic acts, including a jumping juice trick.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Elementary Talent Show

More than 30 students at Bashaw Elementary School showed off their talents during the school's talent show June 2. Students displayed a variety of talents, including singing, dancing, magic acts, tae kwon do, tumbling and more.

  • East County
  • Schools
Family members packed Braden River Elementary's cafetorium for the ceremony.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • June 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Graduation

Braden River Elementary honored its outgoing fifth-graders with the school's annual Fifth-Grade Recognition June 3. Each fifth-grader received special awards at the ceremony, which was held in the school's new cafetorium.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Livi Bright aimed her rocket carefully on the launching pad.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • June 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High rockets

Braden River High School students took their education to new heights today. Engineering teacher Gil Burlew led the Pirates during a rocket launching project, which tasked students to build rockets and attempt to land them closest to a designated target on the ground.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The work is scheduled to occur in three sections, which will be barricaded during the time of work.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 3, 2011
Resurfacing planned for Moorings road

Moorings Point Circle will be closed June 6-15.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

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  • Cops Corner
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