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  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 28, 2015
Top Story — August: East County rescue receives former fight dog

The 1.5-year old mixed breed was found covered in bites and filed-down teeth.

  • East County
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 27, 2015
The word for 2016: wisdom

In this crucial moment of a free-fall, American voters need great wisdom to discern who has the Right Stuff to revive our founding heritage and guide us to be great again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Richard Williams, 35, of Bradenton, was arrested 10:45 p.m. Monday and charged with the murder of 17-month-old William “Quincey” Pollard at their apartment in the 6200 block of Rosefinch Court, according to a Manatee County Sheriff’s Office arrest report
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 27, 2015
Top Story — July:

Police allege that a blow to the head resulted in the death of William 'Quincey' Pollard.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 25, 2015
Top Story — May: Ranch Jam — Face the music

Ranch Jam LLC collectively owes vendors more than $100,000 after an unsuccessful event in March. No payments are expected to be sent anytime soon.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 23, 2015
Country Club Village home sells for $2,075,000

Barbara Schneiderman, trustee, of Farmington, Mich., sold the home at 7018 Portmarnock Place to Thomas LeFevre, trustee, of Lakewood Ranch, for $2,075,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Liz Cantarine submitted this photo taken at The River Club Golf Course in Bradenton.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2015
East County weather page photo: Dec. 24

Liz Cantarine submitted this photo taken at The River Club Golf Course in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
For the next two school years, Manatee County students will start school two weeks earlier than they did this year.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 23, 2015
Manatee County schools push forward start date

An Aug. 10 start date in Manatee County schools has received mixed reviews.

  • East County
  • News
The father of the injured baby sandhill crane guards the bird from passersby.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 23, 2015
Top Story — March: Car crashes into baby bird

A driver hit a baby sandhill crane at the intersection of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Malachite Drive March 31.

  • East County
  • News
Three months after the accident, friends and family of Brendan Shreve and Jared Duran continue to place flowers and other memorabilia at the site where they died.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 22, 2015
CDD makes plans for crash site

CDD 1 supervisors hope to alleviate safety concerns by creating a new memorial location.

  • East County
  • News
Kayla Morris uses her iPhone and laptop during class at Nolan Middle.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 22, 2015
Manatee County schools receive techy upgrade

Manatee County School District uses grant to upgrade technology available to middle school students.

  • East County
  • News
Santa spills his secrets on what it's like to deliver toys worldwide in one night.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 22, 2015
Conversation with: Santa Claus

Santa dishes on his favorite reindeer and how he gets his reindeer to fly.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River Elementary Assistant Principal Samantha Webb gets doused in "space slime."
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 22, 2015
Your town

Braden River Elementary students slime faculty members; Lakewood Ranch High bands are Peach Bowl bound

  • East County
  • Neighbors
David Woodhouse has been a Tara Preserve resident for 11 years.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 22, 2015
Tara Preserve CDD votes in new supervisor

The seat was left vacant in October by Beth Bond.

  • East County
  • News
The Tampa Mustangs 18U travel softball team won four titles this fall after capturing their first national title in August as a 16U team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 22, 2015
On a diamond, they sparkle

ight local softball players grow into champions with nine years of hard work.

  • East County
  • Sports
Elise Spiller and her Lakewood Ranch High teammates are ranked No. 3 in Class 7A in the most recent FABC/Source Hoops state rankings.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 22, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 12.24.15

East County High 5 Moments: 12.24.15

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