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Major League Football is moving its headquarters and training camp to the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 5, 2015
Professional football league coming to Lakewood Ranch

On Friday afternoon, MLFB executives officially announced they will be moving their headquarters and training camp to the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Susan Myers, a McNeal parent, writes down notes about each candidate.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 4, 2015
McNeal Elementary School community questions potential principals

Three candidates are poised to replace Norma Scott. The new administrator will be announced Friday, June 5.

  • East County
  • Schools
Students 18 and younger are eligible for free breakfast and lunch this summer, regardless of household income.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 4, 2015
Manatee County students receive free meals all summer

The Manatee County School District's Food and Nutrition Services Department will feed students this year during its Summer Food Service Program

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 4, 2015
Rosedale tees off for GSJGA

Rosedale Golf & Country Club recently held its annual Birdie-A-Thon as a fundraiser for the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2015
Bashaw Elementary celebrates North America at Art and Music Festival

Traditional song, dance and dress came to life at William H. Bashaw Elementary School during its annual Art and Music Festival May 21.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 6.4.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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Palmetto resident Chuck Nelson submitted this photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2015
East County photo contest winner: June 4

Palmetto resident Chuck Nelson submitted this photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

  • East County
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The Florida Burn 2016 Easton Team finished third in the 77-team Perfect Game USA 18U WWBA East Memorial Day Classic May 22 through May 25.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 3, 2015
Sidelines: East County 6.4.2015

BRSC U9 girls post runner-up finish; MBC Elite wins Memorial Day tournament; Mustangs win Academic Team Championship; Florida Burn takes third in Perfect Game tourney

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2015
News briefs

Recommended budget capitalizes on property value increases; Fertilizer ban takes effect

  • East County
  • News
Beth and Barry Williamson walk the mall as their main form of exercise. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 3, 2015
Retired East County couple laps UTC for Healthy Walkers Program

For one East County couple, the journey of 300 miles begins at UTC’s Cheesecake Factory.

  • East County
  • News
First Watch CEO Ken Pendery, pictured in 2011. File photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2015
First Watch moves into first place

The East County- based chain makes the largest acquisition in its corporate history.

  • East County
  • News
Diana Greene has 28 years of experience in education. She began her career as an elementary school teacher. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 3, 2015
Manatee County School District welcomes new superintendent Diana Greene

Diana Greene is a relative newcomer to Manatee County, but she’s ready for the tests she’ll face leading the district.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 3, 2015
Athletic Center expansion in progress

The facility will remain open during an expansion and renovation project worth $2.3 million.

  • East County
  • News
Aster the mixed breed puppy is looking for his forever home.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2015
All Paws on Deck: Nate's Honor Animal Rescue seeks volunteers

Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue’s volunteer base shrinks in the dog days of summer. But for the shelter’s 185 dogs and cats, there’s no such thing as summer vacation.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 3, 2015
Conversation with Kyanne Merrill

Nearly two months into her role as director of the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp., Kyanne Merrill is building relationships and picking up where her predecessor, Lori Basilone, left off.

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