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  • Jay Heater
  • August 29, 2016
Cops Corner: East County 8.31.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • East County
  • News
The turbo, pictured here, shot out of the exhaust. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2016
Smoke billows roll from generator break-down

Braden River High staff followed protocol to address a fire at the school Aug. 26.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River running back Raymond Thomas rushed for 166 yards and a touchdown in his return to the gridiron Aug. 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 28, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Braden River running back snaps back to form in opener.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nicki Facompre and her mom, Lynn Facompre, smile for the camera after crossing the finish line.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • August 27, 2016
Special Olympics brings triumph to Benderson Park

Families, coaches enjoy watching 130 athletes compete in triathlon.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2016
GreyHawk youth dance the night away at social event.

Glitter tattos, karaoke highlight of event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pictured is the great room of one of the penthouse offerings. Penthouses will be up to 3,326 square feet. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2016
Developers ready to launch Lakewood Ranch project

Lakeshore condo project back on track after reworked architectural plan.

  • East County
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    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • August 26, 2016
Students eat up summer reward at Braden River Elementary

Principle Rio celebrates her birthday with pie in the face.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2016
Warriors at Ranch helps veterans

Women veterans focus of fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High football team fell to Tampa Jesuit 39-3 in its season opener Aug. 25.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 26, 2016
Tigers rush past Mustangs

The Lakewood Ranch High football team stumbled in its season opener Aug. 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
Attorney Kevin Richard Bruning talks with Heather and Terry Mitchell after a special meeting of the Mill Creek HOA.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 25, 2016
Mill Creek homeowners vote not to strengthen single occupancy regulations

Motion might have been prompted by family housing four Bayside College students.

  • East County
  • News
Florida Highway Patrol will execute a Wolfpack Detail this weekend.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • August 25, 2016
FHP to hold DUI Wolfpack Detail this weekend

Detail aims at removing impaired drivers from the road.

  • East County
  • News
Cathy Duguay captured this cloudy morning sunrise in Braden Woods in Manatee County.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 25, 2016
East County weather page photo: August 25

Cathy Duguay captured this cloudy morning sunrise in Braden Woods in Manatee County.

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  • Neighbors
Annie Shaw contributed 16 assists, four aces and four digs in Cardinal Mooney's victory versus Bradenton Christian Aug. 23.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 25, 2016
Volleyball Roundup: East County squads post victories

The Braden River and Cardinal Mooney volleyball teams both notched wins Aug. 23.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 25, 2016
Mustang golfers swing past Manta Rays

Lakewood Ranch girls golf team posts second win of the season.

  • East County
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Bartender Danielle Houghton dares you to wrap two hands around a Hotel California burger at Burger & Beer Joint at UTC mall.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 25, 2016
Can local market stomach more burgers?

Restaurants primed for beefed-up competition as more gourmet burger joints enter market.

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