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Residents will begin receiving their chickens next week. File photo.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 28, 2012
Manatee introduces pilot chicken project

APRIL FOOLS - Homeowners in Tara, Palm-Aire, University Park and University Place each will receive chickens from the county for its Chicken In Every Lot program.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 28, 2012
Diamonds discovered at SMR Aggregates

APRIL FOOLS - An employee at the Lakewood Ranch-based mining operation discovered the unbreakable crystals last week.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 28, 2012
News Briefs

APRIL FOOLS - Mud wrestling coming to Premier; Jerry Springer enters local race; Occupy Myakka movement halted

  • East County
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The clubhouse includes a restaurant, lounge, pro shop and more. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 28, 2012
Happy 25th, Peridia!

Residents will celebrate the community's 25th anniversary with a special golf tournament and dinner/dance gala March 30-31, at the Peridia Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
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Matt Orr, brainchild of This Week in Sarasota, and Matt Walsh, Editor and CEO of the Observer Group
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 28, 2012
Observer Group inks new partnership

The Observer newspapers launch a unique partnership with ThisWeekinSarasota.com to create a larger digital footprint in the Sarasota market.

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East County resident Mary Ellen Fortier, who is helping with this year's Tour de Cure event, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes two years ago.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 28, 2012
'Tour de Cure' raises diabetes awareness

The Tour de Cure event, to be held April 1, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street, will raise money for the American Diabetes Association.

  • East County
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File Photo
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 28, 2012
East County to offer plenty of Easter fun

Children will have an opportunity to hunt for eggs at eight different events beginning this Saturday.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 28, 2012
New Briefs

East County salon to dance fundraiser

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Vito Bavaro said his move to Massachusetts is the next step in his budding hockey career. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 28, 2012
Vito Bavaro: Cool as ice

The Out-of-Door Academy eighth-grader Vito Bavaro recently received a scholarship to play hockey for Brooks School in North Andover, Mass.

  • East County
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Wendi Golden has played golf for most of her life. File photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 28, 2012
GSJGA taps new executive director

River Club resident Wendi Golden was named the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association's new executive director at the end of February.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 28, 2012
Comment: Rain? Who cares? We have a game to play

It's the one title nearly every athlete across the board longs to add to his or her resume.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 28, 2012
COMMUNITY GOLF

Enjoy this week's Community Golf Scores.

  • East County
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ODA's Brian Ragone is a perfect 5-0 in the 300-meter hurdles this year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 28, 2012
Thunder hurdler races toward title

ODA senior Brian Ragone hasn't lost a 300-meter hurdle race so far this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Meet the Miss Manatee Softball Observer Team Spotlight, Bailey Jenkins
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 28, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

MISS MANATEE SOFTBALL AND LAKEWOOD RANCH LITTLE LEAGUE

  • East County
  • Sports
The East County Observer and Bogey’s Restaurant and Sports Pub have teamed up to showcase the East County’s top athletes. Each recipient’s article will be featured on the restaurant’s wall.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 28, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Shea Fisher

Lakewood Ranch High junior Shea Fisher went 2-for-2 with a double, four RBIs and two runs scored to lead the Lady Mustangs to an 11-1 district victory over Palmetto March 23.

  • East County
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