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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 28, 2010
Ranch alliance endorses candidates

After interviewing 31 candidates for state representative, county commission and school board positions, a subcommittee of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance last week announced its political endorsements for this year's upcoming elections.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2010
Cops Corner 07.29.10

The victim reported that while she and her family were on vacation, person(s) entered her home, drank some alcohol, drove their car and stole a watch.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 28, 2010
Little Leaguers used to winning ways

Six members of the Manatee East 11-and 12-year-old All-Star team have won District 26 titles in each of the past three seasons.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 28, 2010
Soccer duo sets sights on England

Christian Womeldorph and Callum Baldwin will compete for the 2010 SuperClubs National Team July 31 through Aug. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 28, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Robyn Drourr

Waterlefe resident Robyn Drourr used her sand wedge to record her first hole-in-one July 16 on the 86-yard No. 4 of Waterlefe Golf and River Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 28, 2010
Animal sanctuary seeks help, funds for new venture

Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary recently purchased 16 acres in Myakka for its rescued horses. The non-profit now needs funds to get the facility in working order.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2010
Birth Announcements 07.29.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements online the last Wednesday of each month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 28, 2010
Ranch Country Club home sells for $1.35M

Judith Hoffman, trustee, Sarasota, sold the home at 7112 Teal Creek Glen to Jonathan and Luana Eckhard, Lakewood Ranch, for $1.35 million.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2010
Business Observer 07.29.10

Community Bank of Manatee last week announced Kathryn Pemble as its president and chief operating officer.Â

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 27, 2010
Community Golf Scores 07.13.10 to 07.25.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 27, 2010
Manatee school board approves tax increase

The Manatee County School Board last night approved a quarter mill property tax increase as well as a tax decrease to offset it.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 26, 2010
MMS fall registration dates set

The Miss Manatee Softball League will host registration for its fall softball league from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 14, 21 and 28 and 6-8 p.m., Aug. 25 and Sept. 1.

  • East County
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  • By Sue Encke
  • July 26, 2010
Kids 'jazzed up' about camp

East Bradenton Junior Jazzercise participants recently completed a five-week camp.

  • East County
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 24, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Bijou Cafe

Bijou Cafe Chef Stephen Phelps shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver readers.

  • Sarasota
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 23, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Cotton Patch Quilt Shop

Cotton Patch Quilt Shop relocated to its new East County location June 1.

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