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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2010
Burglars target University Pines

Six vehicles in the community were burglarized morning.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2010
No shortened school day Wednesday

Manatee County Public Schools students will have a full day of school tomorrow because of FCAT testing.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 8, 2010
Vern Buchanan visits Braden River

U.S. Rep Vern Buchanan spoke about government and hard work to about 100 students at Braden River Middle School March 8.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 8, 2010
Prep Scoreboard

Scores and highlights from the week of March 1-5.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2010
Pirates name new head coach

Braden River High officially named Don Purvis as its new head football coach March 4.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2010
Mustangs remain perfect

The Lakewood Ranch High boys tennis team defeated Manatee, Berkeley Prep and Sarasota this week.

  • East County
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  • Michael Eng
  • March 5, 2010
Arrest made in BB&T Bank robbery

Detectives have arrested Tony Nealy, 22, in connection with Monday's robbery at BB&T Bank, 5375 University Parkway.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2010
Lady Mustangs shut out Lady Tigers

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Palmetto 16-0 March 2.

  • East County
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  • Michael Eng
  • March 3, 2010
Detectives make arrest in Lichon murder

Jose Luis Marrero, 34, was charged in the shooting death of Lauren Lichon, 23, Wednesday at the Manatee County Courthouse while he was attending a hearing on an unrelated charge.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2010
Chabad enjoys African Purim

Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch went on an African safari for its Purim Around the World fest Feb. 28.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 3, 2010
Creekwood installs veterans memorial

However, some residents say the funds being used to build the memorial would be better spent on other necessities.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 3, 2010
Ranch Key Club pitches tents for second Campout for a Cause

The club will host the fundraising effort for six local charities this weekend. Twelve bands will be performing at the event.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 3, 2010
Benderson seeks identity for University corridor

The developer hopes a master signage plan along I-75 and University Parkway will help put Manatee County -- and its shopping plazas - on the map for travelers.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2010
Cops Corner 03.04.10

The complainant reported someone drove in circles on the grass. He estimated the cost to replace the damaged sod to be between $600 and $800. There are no known suspects or witnesses.

  • East County
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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 3, 2010
Panther Ridge home sells for $480,000

John and Jayne Parrott, Bradenton, sold their home at 6910 197th St. E. to Bruce Bottorff and Kimberley Tussinger, Palmetto, for $480,000.

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