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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 21, 2016
ODA finds cat's meow

Student performances of "Cats" run through April 24.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jeannie Sparks spotted this bee on a bristlecone pine.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2016
East County weather page photo: April 21

Jeannie Sparks spotted this bee on a bristlecone pine.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Vicky Imperial and Maria Cora Gaffar, president of the Asian Women's Club of Lakewood Ranch, snack on Filipino cuisine.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 21, 2016
Lakewood Ranch club cooks up cultural cuisine

Asian Women's Club of Lakewood Ranch members have been touring the globe through their pallets.

  • East County
  • News
The meeting was held at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 21, 2016
Off-duty patrol discussions still in works

Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 hopes a contract with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office can be secured within three months.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior Sophia Falco ran away from the field in her preliminary heat of the 100-meter dash.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 20, 2016
Ranch girls, Sarasota boys claim district crowns

The Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota and Riverview track teams competed in the Class 4A-District 8 meet April 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
AnnMarie Miller of Bradenton serves up omelettes to a table. Chef Jason Pantelis includes a piece of fruit on every plate, which cleanses the palate, he said.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 20, 2016
Leon’s House of Omelettes opens on State Road 70

The breakfast and lunch café offers home-style comfort food.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 20, 2016
Horses find home at Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary

Animals taken in are given a lifetime sanctuary.

  • East County
  • News
Richie Evers and Gene Sweeney, in back, and Garrett Lindgren and Mickey Quinn have been chosen to appear in the movie "The Perfect Day."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 20, 2016
The Perfect Day to be a star in Lakewood Ranch

Four Lakewood Ranch residents land roles in Christian film.

  • East County
  • News
Frank and Mary Ann Dorwart check out at table, which hides a wine rack, which will be raffled at the Tropical Nights fundraiser.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 20, 2016
The Wheels keep turning in Manatee County

Meals on Wheels Plus prepares for annual fundraiser

  • East County
  • News
One hundred and twenty rowers are expected to compete in the U.S. Olympic Rowing and Pararowing Trials April 21 through April 24 at Benderson Park. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 20, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
Patriota, an Ibero-American gelding, was Robin Cain's first rescue.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 20, 2016
Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary offers Manatee County equine paradise

Longboat Key resident seeks grant to help run her 24-acre sanctuary.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior Isabella Ortiz found a new family when she joined the Lakewood Ranch YMCA swim team as an eighth-grader.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 20, 2016
USA Swimming flushed by local YMCA

Lakewood Ranch Blackfins forced to find a new competitive environment.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alex Kumar, Victoria Sinclair, Jonah Sinclair, Benjamin Varah, Madelyn Kumar and Cassandra Atzrodt addressed homelessness in their Community Problem Solving project. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 20, 2016
East County students' project sheds light on the 'invisible'

Teens address homelessness during problem-solving project.

  • East County
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In the upcoming school year, balancing county classroom numbers, moving forward on plans to construct a new high school and improving school security are a few of the items on Dr. Diana Greene's to-do list.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 20, 2016
Manatee County School District needs more Greene

Superintendent says passing half-cent sales tax is key to funding better education.

  • East County
  • News
Haile Middle student Trevor Davis fine tunes a robot his group will bring to the VEX Worlds competition.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 20, 2016
Braden River High, Nolan and Haile middle students work with robots

Twelve East County students are competing at the VEX Worlds competition this week.

  • East County
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