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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 9, 2010
Bayflite brings lessons to life

The Bayflite helicopter made a special educational stop at Gullett Elementary School this morning.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 9, 2010
Planning board recommends denial of Villages project

With a recommendation for denial by the Sarasota Planning Commission in tow, the project now will go before Sarasota commissioners for approval.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 8, 2010
Kindergarten Round-up tonight

Braden River Elementary School will welcome its upcoming kindgergarten students during a special registration event tonight.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 8, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Keyboards & More

Keyboards & More opened a second location in Ranch Lake Plaza April 5.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 8, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Entertainment options

People were asked what entertainment venue they'd like to see in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2010
Lady Mustangs blank Lady Bruins

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Bayshore 12-0 April 6.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2010
Canine needs a good home

Carter, this handsome, 1-year-old male Jack Russell terrier, needs a good home.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2010
Court's ruling favors condo association

A Manatee County Circuit Court judge has placed sanctions against a bank and its attorney for failing to comply with court orders concerning a foreclosure case that has stretched out for three years.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2010
Golden Apple still seeking financing

Theater owner Robert Turoff still hopes he can bring a dinner theater to San Marco Plaza.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2010
BOWL ENDS

Lexington, Ky., resident Buck Schott played his first games at Sarasota Polo Club this year. Sunday's match marks the end of the 2009-10 season.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2010
Ranch Main to host benefit for children with autism

Manasota Family and Kids will host a special fun day April 10 to benefit Beyond the Spectrum, a non-profit that offers resources and support to families of children with autism spectrum disorders.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2010
ODA breaks ground on fitness center

At about 3,000 square feet, The Out-of-Door Academy's new facility is four times the size of the school's current weight room.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2010
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Readers rant, rave about spoof edition

Last week, The East County Observer followed in the tradition of our sister paper, The Longboat Observer, with our first April Fools' Day spoof edition.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2010
New bingo club a perfect match for Ranch gamers

Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club resident Chuck Nathan recently launched the community's newest club.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2010
Cops Corner 04.08.10

The complainant reported his parents have illegally copied thousands of DVDs and are involved in a crime syndicate committing video piracy.

  • East County
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