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Manatee Sheriff Brad Steube said the rise in prescription-drug abuse is linked directly to availability.
  • By Michael Eng and Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2010
EPIDEMIC

Before moving to the East County, Justin Lizardi was a perpetual honor-roll student. He even was elected as class president every year from fourth through eighth grades. Today, Lizardi, now 20, is in a cell at the Manatee County Jail, charged with 10 burglaries. The reason? His father, Luis, says it's all because of drugs - drugs his son discovered as a teen living in the East County.

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Varsity cheerleader and Miss Lakewood Ranch Jessica Sthreshley said the squad will adapt to the change.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2010
Lakewood changes uniform policy

Cheerleaders now must wear a modified version of their uniforms to school on game days to comply with the new rules.

  • East County
  • Sports
In the next year, Gail Shane hopes to add some shows at remote locations.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2010
Business Observer 09.23.10

Gail Shane, Realtor liaison for Neal Communities, celebrated recently the one-year anniversary of her radio show, "Gail Shane & Friends," on WTMY 1280 AM.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2010
Kids 'R' Kids receives accreditation

Lakewood Ranch Kids 'R' Kids owners Gregg and Debra Kinney last week announced the preschool had recently earned accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • Michael Eng
  • September 22, 2010
SPORTS BRIEFS 09.23.10

The Manatee Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth Youth Baseball at Heritage Harbour kicked off its fall season with opening day play Sept. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
Holly Neuhaus is the captain of the Lady Pirates swim team.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 22, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Holly Neuhaus

Braden River High School girls swim coach Abby Williams describes team captain Holly Neuhaus as a great leader and role model.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2010
CDDs move forward with conservation plan

Lakewood Ranch CDDs 4 and 5 will begin removing exotic plants in wetland and conservation areas this month.

  • East County
  • News
"It's touched people in ways I didn't anticipate — for the owner, as much as the pet," Cheryl Brady said of her new pet ambulance service. Brady, a Creekwood resident, hopes to expand services by winning a Pepsi grant.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2010
Creekwood resident vies for Pepsi grant

Cheryl Brady, founder of Vet Care Express, an ambulance service for pets, is seeking a $250,000 grant through Pepsi's Refresh Everything contest. Voting for Brady's idea runs through Sept. 30.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2010
Manatee commission begins budget discussions

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners is set to adopt its final budget Sept. 28. The board recently voted against a proposed surtax to raise funds for the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • News
y to an unoccupied dwelling. The victim came home from dropping her husband off at work and noticed her bedroom light was on. She then noticed her laptop computer was missing and her 50-inch television was on the back pool deck.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2010
Cops Corner 09.23.10

The victim came home from dropping her husband off at work and noticed her bedroom light was on. She then noticed her laptop computer was missing and her 50-inch television was on the back pool deck.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
As depicted in this conceptual rendering, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch expects its Lakewood Centre DRI project to be an urban-style mix of retail and commercial space and residential.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2010
SMR, county partner for Ranch expansion

With concurrency approval, the Lakewood Ranch developer now can begin work on its first age-targeted community and other projects.

  • East County
  • News
Dorothy Krasner is greeted by Lorrie Britton.
  • By Tammy Trent
  • September 21, 2010
Windsors celebrates fifth anniversary

The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch hosted several events to celebrate its fifth anniversary and National Assisted Living Week Sept. 12-16. An anniversary party Sept. 14 included a plethora of refreshments as well as live music by guitarist Alex Pearson.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sanborn Studios will begin shooting its first production, "Miami 24/7," in Lakewood Ranch this November.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 20, 2010
Sanborn premieres Lakewood studios

Local filmmaker Ken Sanborn hopes to add a little Hollywood magic to the East County community.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 20, 2010
Lady Mustangs place second at Mountain Dew Invitational

Out of 276 varsity girls runners, the Lady Mustangs had four top-20 finishes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Danny Walker
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 20, 2010
Lakewood golf team wins Bulldog Invitational

Freshman Danny Walker shot 2-under-par-70.

  • East County
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