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Jay Bell and his son, Jayden, 6, feast on popcorn.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Family Social

Families at Freedom Elementary School gathered Feb. 28 for a family social night. Attendees enjoyed popcorn and ice cream and games such as bingo.

  • East County
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Anyssia Cotto, 10, says "cheese" in the shade.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Elementary Walk-a-thon

Tara Elementary students of all grade levels took turns walking, jogging and running for their annual Walk-a-thon event Feb. 28. The event, designed to get students outdoors and exercising,was hosted on a field nestled in the back corner of the school, which also featured a water and popsicle station for students to retrieve refreshments after working up a sweat. While fundraising for the event was optional, and all students participated in the walk, those who raised money during the door-to-door fundraising effort turned over the donations to go toward the school's future technology needs.

  • East County
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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 28, 2014
UPDATE: Engineers still evaluating fixes to Lake Manatee Dam

Engineers consulted to determine potential fixes to the Lake Manatee Dam confirmed any potential repairs can be completed before rainy season begins.

  • East County
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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 28, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Take Stock in Children 10K/5K/Fun Run

Lakewood Ranch Main Street hosts the 5th Annual Take Stock in Children 10K/5K/Fun Run Sunday, March 2.

  • East County
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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 27, 2014
County, engineers meet to discuss dam repairs

Based on recommendations by engineers, Manatee County staff will determine fixes to the Lake Manatee dam.

  • East County
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 27, 2014
UPDATE: Viewers have new ways to vote for Sam Woolf on 'American Idol'

Sam Woolf competes as part of the top 13 on 'American Idol.'

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 27, 2014
Authorities search for hit-and-run vehicle

The Florida Highway Patrol seeks information on a truck that fled the scene of a hit-and-run accident Wednesday night.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2014
PAL to celebrate silver anniversary

The Police Athletic League of Manatee County will celebrate its 25th anniversary with the PAL Golf Classic April 22, at The Concession Golf Course.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2014
i9 Sports registration underway

Registration for the i9 Sports- Manatee/Sarasota spring season is now underway and will continue through March 1.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
Henley community goes Florida friendly

Residents in University Park's Henley neighborhood are making strides to make their community Florida-Friendly certified.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
Harvest packs food to fight hunger

Members of Harvest United Church worked to stop hunger Feb. 23 during an interactive meal-packing party at the church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 26, 2014
Mills: Foundation set for future

Hired when community trust was at an all-time low, Manatee County's superintendent spent his first year changing public perception.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 26, 2014
Pentathlon changes venues

As excitement builds for the 2014 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final, Lakewood Ranch assumes a greater share of the spotlight.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 26, 2014
Officials investigate possible damage to Lake Manatee's dam

Manatee County officals hope to finish any repairs, if deemed necessary by engineers, before the summer.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
News Briefs

RaceTrac gas station slated for East County; Lakewood Ranch Edwin Watts to close; University Park woman killed in plaza parking lot

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