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East County | Trending

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 16, 2011
Community Golf Scores 04.21.11 to 05.09.11

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Caitlyn Benedetto finished her career as Braden River's all-time leading scorer with 1,257 points.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 16, 2011
Pirates' all-time leading scorer signs with Gyrenes

Braden River High senior Caitlyn Benedetto signed a national letter-of-intent May 4 to play basketball for Ave Maria University in Naples.

  • East County
  • Sports
Students must pass the reading and math portions of the FCAT to graduate high school.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 16, 2011
Manatee seniors improve on FCAT retakes

Manatee County School District seniors who retook reading and math portions of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test performed at about the state average.

  • East County
  • News
The meeting will be held in the county administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 16, 2011
Commission to host planning work session

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint work session with the Planning Commission on Tuesday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 16, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Christian Lizardi, Melissa Malanczuk, Nicolle Zampella, Jordan Dusek, Tyler Marshall and Nicole Tira were the first group out on the dance floor.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Prom

Students at Braden River High danced the night away during the school's Prom May 14 at the Bradenton Municipal Auditorium. The theme for this year's Prom was Grecian Gardens. Andrew Schmidt and Alanna Condren were crowned this year's Prom King and Queen.

  • East County
  • Schools
Amanda Hull, Brandon Lopez, Haley Pearson, Noelle Sporer and Julie Lichterman didn't let the weather bring them down.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan Night on Main Street

Nolan Middle School students and their families and friends didn't let a little rain dampen their spirits during the school's Nolan Night on Main Street May 14. Guests enjoyed performances by the Nolan's performing arts groups, games with prizes, vendors, food and drinks and more.

  • East County
  • Schools
Razan Waliagha and Kalsey Knutson were among the first out on the dance floor for Lakewood Ranch's 2011 Prom.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Prom

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School partied the night away at Prom May 13 at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota. This year's Prom featured an Asian-inspired theme, "Dance with the Dragon."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dion Wong danced to almost every song played at Friday's Father-Daughter dance.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Father-Daughter Dance

McNeal Elementary girls enjoyed a special evening with the special men in their lives during the school's first Father-Daughter Dance May 13. Father, grandfathers and others joined the girls on the dance floor for a night of fun.

  • East County
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Jim Eschmann and Rick Griffin grabbed lunch before heading out on the course.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Payton's Golf Outing

East County residents rallied against pediatric brain cancer May 13 as 140 golfers hit the greenways at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club for the fourth annual Payton Wright Foundation Golf Tournament. Following golf, participants headed to the Lake Club for an After Party featuring food, live music and more.

  • East County
  • News
Members of Lakewood Christian Church will wash cars Saturday.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 13, 2011
Church to host car wash fundraiser

Lakewood Christian Church will host a car wash fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 14, at Regions Bank, 5455 Tara Blvd.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River Middle School's Dance Team gave a stellar performance.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 13, 2011
Tara, Braden River dancers take stage (VIDEO)

East County youth showed off their dance moves May 12 at the Tara Elementary School Dance Team and Braden River Middle School Panther Dance Recital at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 13, 2011
i9 Sports announces summer camp

i9 sports will host a multi-sport summer camp from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 13-17 and June 20-24 at Bayside Community Church, 15800 State Road 64 E.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 13, 2011
Pirates summer basketball camp set

The Braden River High basketball team will host its 7th annual Summer Basketball Camp from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., June 13-16, June 20-23 and July 5-8.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 13, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Payton Wright Foundation 4th Annual Golf Tournament & After Party

The Payton Wright Foundation, a Lakewood Ranch-based nonprofit founded by Patrick and Holly Wright, will host its annual Payton Wright Foundation Golf Outing fundraiser May 13 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club

  • East County
  • News
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