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Brandon Luckett started playing football when he was 11 years old.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 25, 2011
Student earns camp's high honor

The Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch seventh-grader Brandon Luckett was named the MVP of Football University's football camp in both March and April.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dylan Buck
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 25, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dylan Buck

Eleven-year-old Dylan Buck pitched a complete game shutout, leading 436 Underground of Lakewood Ranch to an 8-0 victory over previously undefeated Publix of Buffalo Creek May 19.

  • East County
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Patrick Stalionis took this sunset photo off Upper Manatee River Road.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: River Rays

Patrick Stalionis took this sunset photo off Upper Manatee River Road.

  • East County
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Miss Manatee 10U Observer softball team
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 25, 2011
Just the Stats 5.26.11

See the Observer's by-the-numbers breakdown of the week in East County sports.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 25, 2011
University Park home tops sales

David and Judith Browning of Seneca, S.C., sold their home at 6805 Chancery Place to David Little, University Park, for $865,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Thirty Sarasota Crew athletes qualified for the US Youth National Championships in June.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 24, 2011
Sarasota Crew wins regional title

The Sarasota Crew high school men's varsity 8+ team captured first place in the premiere rowing event for the Southeast Regional Championship Regatta May 21-22, bringing home the Spooner Cup for that event.

  • East County
  • Sports
National statistics show seat belt usage saved more than 12,700 lives nationwide in 2009.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 23, 2011
Sheriff's office launches 'Click It' campaign

The safety campaign started today throughout Manatee County.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 23, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

  • East County
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Ruth Husel and Jan Pope
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Cattle Baron's Ball

East County residents dressed in their cowboy best May 21 and headed to the Polo Grill for Manatee County's eighth annual Cattle Baron's Ball event

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Students gathered outside for the announcement of eighth-grade notables before the dance.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: A Royal Evening

Eighth-grade students at Braden River Middle School celebrated their middle school years with a special dance, themed "A Royal Evening" on May 20. Festivities also included the announcement of eighth-grade "notables."

  • East County
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Lila Cooper with Susan Davis
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Hurricane Bash

Supporters of the American Red Cross headed May 20 to the University Park Country Club for the Hurricane Bash Golf Tournament & Celebrity Chef Showcase event.

  • East County
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Fans of both teams cheered on their players for the Spring Game May 20.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Spring Game

Out-of-Door Academy fans got a glimpse of the 2011 Thunder football team during its Spring Game May 20 against Keswick Christian in St. Petersburg. The contest gave the ODA coaching staff a chance to evaluate its players and make adjustments for the fall season. The Thunder lost 25-22 to Keswick Christian.

  • East County
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Fast n Fresh owners Lesley and Michael Harb are eager to open their second location.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 20, 2011
Fast n Fresh signs lease for Main Street

The owners of Fast n Fresh today signed a lease for a roughly 2,800-square-foot space on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 20, 2011
Mustang baseball camp dates set

The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team will host its 4th annual Mustang Baseball Camp from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 27 through July 1 and July 11-15.

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