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East County | Trending

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 26, 2014
Judge to hear Napiers' case

More than 300 animals taken in by local rescue groups cannot be adopted until a decision is made.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 26, 2014
CDDs near agreement on gate costs

Lakewood Ranch CDDs 2, 5 and 6 hope to vote in March on a proposed interlocal agreement to share the cost of the gates at Balmoral Woods and Legacy boulevards.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 26, 2014
School to offer online pharmacy program

The application deadline for LECOM's distance-education pharmacy program is March 1.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 26, 2014
Survey shows residents apathetic about security

Twenty-seven percent of residents within Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 2, 5 and 6 responded to a survey asking if they want more police patrols.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Find out what Observer readers are saying about local issues.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 26, 2014
Ranch CERT team mobilizes community

The Lakewood Ranch CERT team will offer a disaster training course for the public.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 26, 2014
Mixon Fruit Farms ready for annual orange festival

This weekend, the Mixons plan to compete with the 'happiest place on Earth' as the farm hosts its seventh annual Orange Blossom Festival, which celebrates oranges coming into season.

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FUN IN THE SUN. Pat and Tim Lenz made sure to bring the East County Observer along on a recent Caribbean getaway to St. Maarten.
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  • February 26, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. We can't wait to see where The Observer will travel next!

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 26, 2014
Professional Partnership

LB3 Lacrosse recently announced a new partnership with the Monsters Lacrosse Academy, which will provide year-round opportunities for local youth lacrosse players.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 26, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
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    By
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  • February 26, 2014
Sidelines

Lindsay hits home run for fund; Pirates notch district win; Flames qualify for state championships; Lady Thunder swing past Lady Indians

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 26, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 26, 2014
Trainer, athletes improve muscular reflexes

Sarasota resident Chris Vercelli is one of only three people in Florida certified as a Muscle Activation Techniques Master Specialist.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 26, 2014
Hillcroft defeats Villages 12-10

Hillcroft defeated The Villages 12-10 in the 12-goal Suncoast Porsche Cup Feb. 23 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

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