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East County | Trending

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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 24, 2014
Ranch burglaries raise security awareness

As the holidays approach, Lakewood Ranch residents and law enforcement offer tips to battle holiday burglaries.

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Parents try to understand the problems their children are learning in classrooms today. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 24, 2014
Parents grapple with standards

To help their children with homework, parents must learn new methods.

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The annex, pictured at front left, adds about 2,000 square feet to the Waterlefe River Club. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 24, 2014
Waterlefe opens its new annex

As Franklyn Dickson walks through the Waterlefe River Club, his voice rings with excitement as he highlights each new detail -- paintings by Waterlefe artists in the front lobby, carpet tiles in the dining area to make for easy replacement, a permanent dance floor, and an expanded bar, among other features.

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  • November 24, 2014
News Briefs

Attorney general OKs arming officers at schools; Manatee County School Board welcomes new leaders; Animal Services offers Black Saturday adoptions

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Members' work is displayed at meetings so they can see what others are doing. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 24, 2014
Photography group focuses on 200 members

The Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club has grown so much, it's starting to run out of room.

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The East County meeting will be held Dec. 11 at Town Hall.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Observer seeks community input at town hall meetings

The East County Observer will host a community meeting 7 p.m. Dec. 11 to engage with readers and hear suggestions.

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Julie Katchen opens her first Great American Cookie franchise Nov. 28.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 24, 2014
Doing Business: Great American Cookies

For Julie Katchen, a happy life is one with roots.

  • East County
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Gena Rogers hauls her son’s wrecked truck to events to show the value of wearing your seat belt. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 24, 2014
Click It or Ticket effort targets seat belt safety

As Gena Rogers sits at a roadside memorial off State Road 64, near Rye Road, she looks toward two crosses and a display of signs, windmills and memorabilia.

  • East County
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State Attorney General Pam Bondi provided authority Friday for the Manatee County School District to work with local law enforcement to provide armed school security personnel in elementary schools.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 23, 2014
State Attorney General Pam Bondi says armed guards OK in Manatee County schools

Manatee County Schol District receives OK from Attorney General Pam Bondi to hire armed security officers, through a partnership with local law enforcement.

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"South Pacific" cast members Meggie Cansler and Ryan Cavanaugh led a motley crew of theater lovers through a remixed rendition of "There Is Nothing Like a Dame" for Asolo Repertory Theatre's family day.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 23, 2014
MONDAY MASHUP: Weekend photo events

Mixon Harvest Festival; Pine View Pinnacle; Asolo Repertory Theatre's Family Day; and MORE!

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The car show featured a '59 Thunderbird in flamingo pink.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ponies Under the Palms

Shelby, Mustang and enthusiasts of other Ford-made vehicles gathered Nov. 23 for the 23rd annual Ponies Under the Palms event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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Katelyn Bentley prepares for jumping time.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mixon Harvest Festival

Families enjoyed a breezy afternoon of fried food, circus-style entertainment, crafts, games and a car show at Mixon Harvest Festival, Nov. 23, at Mixon Fruit Farms.

  • East County
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Ellie Barker runs her first 5K with the support of her friends Lilly and Bethany Lynch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Hustle

More than 600 runners participated in the 16th annual Harvest Hustle 5K today.

  • East County
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This week's FYI Friday features news about a Sheriff's Office sting, a big announcement from Westfield Southgate and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 20, 2014
FYI Friday: Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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Audrey Lui crafts a cross at a previous Mixon Harvest Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 20, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Mixon Harvest Festival

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 22 and Nov. 23, the Mixon Harvest Festival will feature live entertainment, games, vendors and plenty of citrus at Mixon Fruit Farms, 2525 27th St. E., Bradenton.

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