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Mary Grace Epps (as Penny Pingleton) and Jordan Bollinger (as Tracy Turnblad) watch their favorite show on television.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Hairspray Jr.

Campers in Lakewood Ranch High School's Acting Up Performing Arts Camp performed "Hairspray Jr." June 26.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Administrative Law Judge Lynne Quimby-Pennock ruled June 30, that Robert Gagnon should not be penalized for his involvement in the former Manatee High School assistant football coach's case
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 1, 2014
Judge rules in favor of Robert Gagnon

Administrative Law Judge Lynne Quimby-Pennock agreed June 30 former Assistant Superintendent Robert Gagnon should not lose his job with the Manatee County School District.

  • East County
  • News
The public checked out a variety of classic cars.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Super Boat Grand Prix Car Show

Hundreds of automotive and boating enthusiasts turned out to Lakewood Ranch Main Street June 29, as it hosted the 30th annual Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Car Show June 29.

  • East County
  • News
Event co-founder Spyder Broussard with his wife, Frances, and friends Dan and Melody Suzor
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Spyder Broussard Low Country Boil

The Polo Grill and Bar hosted its seventh annual Spyder Broussard Low Country, East County Fish Fry and Shrimp Boil tonight.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This bicycle was located on the side of the road. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 27, 2014
Deputies make arrest in child abduction case

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office arrested David L. Walker Sr. today for providing false information to law enforcement.

  • East County
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File photo Spyder Broussard and Polo Grill owner Tommy Klauber look forward to working the event together each year.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 27, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Low Country Boil

Enjoy pounds of freshly cooked Cajun shrimp and live music provided by the Gumbo Boogie Band at this evening event.

  • East County
  • News
Children play on the playground before the ceremony.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 27, 2014
Foundation opens new playground

Foundation for Dreams held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new $160,000 playground today.

  • East County
  • News
As volunteers head home for the summer months, Meals on Wheels PLUS — Manatee needs volunteer drivers.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 27, 2014
Volunteer drivers needed for Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee

Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee needs volunteer drivers to help deliver hot meals to homebound seniors.

  • East County
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FDOT Project Engineer Kevin Ingle and FDOT District 1 Spokesperson Robin Stublen talk with attendees.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2014
VIDEO: FDOT hosts forum on interchange

More than 200 people attended a public meeting on proposed Interstate 75/University Parkway improvements.

  • East County
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Church Pastor Jon Clauson leads a Bible lesson.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Source Church Kidz Camp: Agents of Truth

Children ages 6 through 12 enjoyed singing, dancing, crafts and other activities during The Source Church Kidz Camp: Agents of Truth, held June 23 through June 26, at The Source Church, 5412 E. State Road 64, Bradenton.

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CONTRIBUTED; The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a potential kidnapping case.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 25, 2014
Manatee County Sheriff's Office receives 'child taken' call

The Manatee Sheriff's Office is investigating a call it received June 24 into dispatch via the county switchboard (not 911). The caller claimed to have witnessed a child taken from a bicycle near 39th Street East and State Road 70, and then put into a tan cargo van.

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Courtesy photo Program Committee member Helene Levin poses with instructor Patricia Bonarer and club President Trish Newman.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2014
Women's Club enjoys girls' day

Ladies in the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club enjoyed a special girls' day out June 4, at the Selby Gardens in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Glickman
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2014
Temple to hold study, social

Temple Emanu-El will sponsor an outreach summer study and socializing event for Jewish and interfaith East County residents.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
We stopped by the Anna Maria Oyster Bar's landside "halfway" location, at 6906 14th St.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Anna Maria Oyster Bar

This week we went in the kitchen with owner John Horne, and chef Tim Swafford, of Anna Maria Oyster Bar, for mussels Provencal. Get the full recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's In the Kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 25, 2014
Creditor downgrades district

Fitch Ratings says 'outlook negative' for the Manatee County School District's credit rating.

  • East County
  • News
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