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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 21, 2010
Current watering schedule remains in Ranch

However, Lakewood Ranch Community Manager Bob Fernandez said he wants to make sure residents are given the option to water twice a week.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 21, 2010
School board to discuss McGonegal's proposal

The Manatee County School Board on July 26 is expected to vote in favor of a .25 mill increase. However, a .25 mill decrease for capital projects means no change for taxpayers.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 21, 2010
Wish comes true for United Kingdom couple

Phil and Emma Pedley recently moved to the United States and purchased a Lakewood Ranch business, Wish on Main.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 21, 2010
Cops Corner 07.22.10

The victim had employed the suspect for the past 16 months as a vet tech for the clinic. During that time, the suspect was responsible for maintaining and ordering the medication for the animals. The suspect's performance became poor, and he seemed to be under the influence of drugs while at work.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • July 21, 2010
Business Observer 07.22.10

Kathy Sharpe Herbst has joined the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Florida Suncoast Chapter, as the new development coordinator.

  • East County
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  • By Sue Seiter
  • July 20, 2010
Peace members enjoy kayaking trip

A women's fellowship group at Peace Presbyterian Church recently enjoyed a day kayaking on Sarasota Bay.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 20, 2010
Local water skiers qualify for National Championships

Three members of the Sarasota Ski A Rees Water Ski Show Team recently qualified to compete in the 36th Division 1 Show Ski National Championships Aug. 13-15 in Janesville, Wis.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 19, 2010
Community Golf Scores 07.06.10 to 07.15.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Elaine Glickman
  • July 19, 2010
Jewish community gathers for wine tasting

More than 120 people came out for the special event at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 16, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: George Steinbrenner

East County Little League players, coaches and parents share their thoughts on the recent death of New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • July 16, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Jambalaya Bayou Blast

The event, which will feature a Louisiana-style buffet, will raise money to help seabirds affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 16, 2010
Central Park opens this weekend

The 360-acre community will have about 800 homes when completed.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 15, 2010
Sarasota approves rowing facility plans

Plans for Nathan Benderson Park include a 2,000-meter rowing course and other public amenities.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 15, 2010
Bay City Ballers win state championship

The Bay City Ballers defeated four teams from across the state of Florida to win the USSSA Basketball Tournament June 11-13 in Tampa.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 15, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Jump Dance

Students participating in Jump Dance Company's dance and musical theater summer camp share their thoughts on this year's camp.

  • East County
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