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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 26, 2015
Lakewood Ranch player shows strength on the field

Lakewood Ranch High senior running back earned Iron Mustangs status during the offseason after clearing four 300-pound lifts.

  • East County
  • Sports
Roger Sutton receives his 10-year service award from Ryan Heise, director of operations of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2015
Ranch CDDs adopt budgets

Assessment changes will vary from an average $37 decrease in CDD 5 to a $253 increase in CDD 6.

  • East County
  • News
Wide receiver Trevor Losada is one of the Mustangs top players to watch this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 26, 2015
Football Preview: Lakewood Ranch

After finishing 6-3 last season, Lakewood Ranch is looking to get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2011.

  • East County
  • Sports
East Manatee Fire Rescue Station 2 will be demolished and replaced with a new building. It is about 30 years old and does not meet hurricane standards, among other issues.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2015
Fire Rescue awaits station rebuild

East Manatee Fire Rescue hopes to put a temporary station at Tom Bennett Park as it demolishes and rebuilds Station 2.

  • East County
  • News
Ron Hamilton, of Practical Human Resources Solutions, will assist Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey with finding her replacement and will facilitate interviews and other negotiations once she leaves.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2015
IDA maps plan for finding new leader

Town Hall Executive Eva Rey will participate in the search for her replacement.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2015
Happy birthday to her

East County resident celebrates 102nd birthday

  • East County
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Ron Lambert took up music in fourth grade, first picking up the saxophone and later adding drums. He played both instruments through eighth grade, but focused on percussion in high school.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2015
Conversation with Ron Lambert

Football players aren't the only ones who find glory under Friday night lights.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 25, 2015
Good will pays off

Goodwill Industries International receives new board member,

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 25, 2015
Giving Challenge kicks off

The Giving Challenge offers an online avenue for charity donations.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 25, 2015
East County dancers perform for Bucs

Ten-year-olds Autumn Wildgrube and Sydney Rice performed at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game

  • East County
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Are you concerned about the healthiness of your child's lunches served at school? The Manatee County School District is taking a closer look at its nutrition policy tonight.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 25, 2015
Manatee County School Board discusses nutrition

At its Aug. 25 meeting, Manatee County School Board members will vet ideas on amending the Manatee County School District's nutrition policy.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 24, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 8.27.2015

Find out what crime is happening near you.

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Laura Sherry gives her son, Luke, 8, one last hug before he starts his third-grade class.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 24, 2015
McNeal Elementary welcomes students for first day of school

Parents snapped photos and walked children to class.

  • East County
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Karen and Malcolm Ronney sold their 18-bedroom hotel and fine-dining bar/restaurant in Scotland to move to the United States and open MacAllister’s Grill and Tavern. After selling their business in January, the couple this month will open The Granary.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 23, 2015
Restaurateurs hatch new eatery

Karen and Malcolm Ronney open The Granary this month.

  • East County
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13609 Legends Walk Terrace
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 23, 2015
Grosvenor Gardens home seels for $1.1 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Aug. 10 and Aug.14.

  • East County
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