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  • Observer Staff
  • April 8, 2015
Bean counter

Christian Lewis, 6, walked away from Lakewood Ranch Community Activities’ annual EGGstravaganza Easter event March 28, with a trophy-sized container of deliciousness.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Tullio has run 11 marathons for her son, Grayson, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The first race was the New York City Marathon. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 8, 2015
Mom goes the extra 26.2 miles for son

Two marathons divided by six days over two coasts add up to Jennifer Tullio’s most rigorous physical challenge yet. But she’s running for a reason.

  • East County
  • News
Heritage Harbour South’s newest resident is a young buck — a 1-year-old white-tailed deer residents call Bambi. Residents could face fines for feeding, petting or playing with the deer. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 8, 2015
The buck stops here

Do you feed or pet this young buck in Heritage Harbour South? These actions could cost big bucks — and end up harming the deer.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 8, 2015
Registration underway for i9 Sports camp

Registration for i9 Sports multi-sport summer camp is now available.

  • East County
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The Manatee County School Board will discuss if and where the county needs more schools.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 6, 2015
Does East County need more schools?

The Manatee County School District will discuss its financial outlook, the need for more schools

  • East County
  • News
Jenny Wallenda is pictured with her grandson, Nik Wallenda, and his family. Jenny Wallenda died Friday at 87 years old. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2015
Wallenda matriarch dies at 87

Jenny Wallenda, matriarch of the famous tight-rope walking Wallenda family, died Friday.

  • East County
  • News
Twin Oaks Polo Club defeated the South Side club 8-7.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 6, 2015
Ten Oaks Polo Club defeats South Side 8-7 in Observer Group Cup

Jon Luke Beck, a Ten Oaks rider, won most valued player.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2015
Children harvest fun at egg hunt

Harvest United Methodist Church hosted an Easter Egg hunt today.

  • East County
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Photo courtesy: Martin Kresinske
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • April 3, 2015
Photo contest winners: January

Photo contest winners: January

  • Longboat Key
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Music on Main is Lakewood Ranch Main Street's free monthly music event.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 3, 2015
Music is the main event

To celebrate the start of a new month, local musicians will perform on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 3, 2015
ODA thunders at Spirit Day

Students enjoyed field games all day April 2 before releasing for spring break.

  • East County
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Photo courtesy: Fred Bethke
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • April 2, 2015
Photo contest winners: March

Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest.

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Brody Knox makes a new friend — the Easter Bunny.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 2, 2015
Bunnies, candy and egg hunts, oh my!

The Easter Bunny made an early stop at the Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2015
Paw print

Lakewood Ranch resident Maureen “Mo” Flaherty left the new Ranch Lake Plaza Goodwill opening day with an unexpected treasure: an original Alexander Pope 1911 lithograph-printed tin of the “Brook Hill” dog.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2015
Walking for a cause

Walking for a cause

  • East County
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