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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 14, 2010
Passion for game drives Woodland director

Laura Torrisi, recreation director for Woodland church, competed in the Massachusetts Women's Open June 28-29.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 14, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Charlie George

The Observer spotlights Manatee East catcher Charlie George.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2010
OUR VIEW: Rick Scott for governor

If you cut through all of the Bill McCollum and Alex Sink character-assassination attack ads; if you discard the standard operating procedure of the daily newspapers and their editorialists - which is to discredit anyone who has been a success in business; and if you judge Florida's gubernatorial candidates on their professional accomplishments, the choice for governor is overwhelmingly clear.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2010
Scott explains what happened

Florida's daily newspapers and Rick Scott's gubernatorial opponents have rushed to paint him as an unethical profiteer. And everything they present you is through their filter. We're reprinting Scott's own explanation of the Medicare fines that his former company paid in 2000 and 2003.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 13, 2010
County details plans for Benderson Park

Commissioners are expected to discuss the proposal at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 13, 2010
IDA considers water schedule changes

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District supervisors will discuss water schedule changes and other items at a meeting Thursday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 13, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: AllSports Uniforms

East County residents Rob Arakel and Brian Hedgepeth opened AllSports Uniforms in May.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 12, 2010
Manatee East captures second title

The Manatee East Little League 10-and-11-year-old All-Stars defeated Braden River 7-6 and 15-2 to capture the District 26 Championship July 8-9.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 12, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: MacAllisters Grill & Tavern

MacAllisters Grill & Tavern owners Malcolm and Karen Ronney share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 10, 2010
Stoneybrook celebrates Independence Day (WITH VIDEO)

Residents of Stoneybrook in Heritage Harbour gathered July 9 for the "No Frills Southern-style Patriotic Potluck." Guests enjoyed fried chicken, pulled pork and plenty of sides and desserts, as well as an a cappella performance by the Truetones.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 9, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Camp ODA

Local third-and-fourth-graders share their thoughts on Camp ODA.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 9, 2010
East County child nearly drowns

An off-duty EMT and nurse helped save the child.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 9, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Hurricane Season

The East County Observer caught up with some local residents to see whether they've prepared their homes for hurricane season.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • July 8, 2010
UPDATE: Deputies find missing Ranch man

Stephen Green, 78, was found eight miles from his home late this afternoon.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 8, 2010
Steve Whidden earns PGA Master Professional status

Steve Whidden, Rosedale Golf & Country Club's Director of Instruction, has successfully completed the requirements for PGA Master Professional and distinguishing himself as an expert in instruction.

  • East County
  • Sports
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