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The meeting will be held at the county's administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2016
Manatee hosts work sessions

Commissioners will discuss a sewer ordinance, among other topics.

  • East County
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Nolan students snacked on chocolate cream, apple, cherry and other types of pies.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 14, 2016
East County middle school students play with Pi

To celebrate Pi Day, math classes at Braden River and Nolan middle schools ate pie and completed Pi lessons March 14.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tony and Kelly Barrett, who founded Heroes Party at the Ranch, believe the event will continue to grow.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 12, 2016
A pint of charity

Heroes Party at the Ranch grows in its quest to raise money to help veterans.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2016
Luck of the Irish returns to the Ranch

The Irish Celtic Festival drew hundreds of guests from Lakewood Ranch and surrounding communities.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2016
Faith carnival fosters family fun

The preschool at Faith United Church of Christ hosts the event each year.

  • East County
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Student Government Association members Emily McNulty, Kennedy Hunter, Meagan Gigliotti and Sarah Crawford show off their shirts for the event.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 11, 2016
BRHS bans together to raise money for the Carrier family

The school hosted a Lip Sync Battle, which benefited Band Director Kendall Carrier and his family.

  • East County
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Carly the pug participated in the Lucky Dog Parade in 2015. The event will be held at 12:30 p.m. this year.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 11, 2016
WEEKEND BEST BET: Irish Celtic Festival

The festival will celebrate its fifth year with new entertainment and an Irish Relay Race.

  • East County
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ODA catcher Parke Phillips went 3-for-4 with a double and a triple.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 11, 2016
Thunder posts shutout

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team beat Admiral Farragut 6-0 March 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
The closures will be part of FDOT's overall project to create a diverging diamond design at the intersection of University Parkway and Interstate 75.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2016
FDOT announces University Parkway/I-75 closures and detours

Contractors will close a section of I-75 Sunday night and other nighttime detours are scheduled next week.

  • East County
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EJ "Glitch Master" Davis performs an original dance to dubstep remix "Permanent."
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 10, 2016
Haile Middle School students show off skills

The East County school held a talent show Thursday, March 10.

  • East County
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Heather, Carli and Sara Kasten and Lora Miller with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 10, 2016
Cystic Fibrosis luncheon celebrates hope

The fundraiser event was held at University Park Country Club.

  • East County
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Monica Mingote submitted this photo of a pelican swallowing a big fish in a lake at Tara Golf & Country Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2016
East County weather page photo: March 10

Monica Mingote submitted this photo of a pelican swallowing a big fish in a lake at Tara Golf & Country Club.

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Sarasota County Area Transit drivers will compete against drivers from Manatee County. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2016
Manatee, Sarasota transit drivers compete in 'roadeo'

Winners will advance to the Mega Bus Roadeo, in Fort Myers.

  • East County
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Junior Lexi Phelps earned the win on the mound for Braden River.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2016
Pirates double up Rams

The Braden River softball team remained unbeaten with a 10-5 victory against Riverview March 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
Project officials break ground on Hyatt Place.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2016
Developers break ground on Lakewood Ranch hotel

Hyatt Place should be ready in early 2017.

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