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  • By R.N. Williams
  • April 13, 2011
MY VIEW: Incorporation would keep taxes in LWR

The incorporation of Florida cities was proliferate in the mid 1990s.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: HT editor responds to column

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: HT editor responds to column

  • East County
  • Opinion
Emily Sperling originally thought she’d help ShelterBox USA as a volunteer. Now, she’s its president.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2011
ShelterBox USA names new president

Former Operations Director Emily Sperling, who has served as the interim executive director since February, was named the organization's president late last month.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 13, 2011
WAR ON WHEELS

Several East County girls are proving their roller-rink prowess as a member of the Bradenton Derby Brats, a junior roller derby league.

  • East County
  • Sports
Arnav and Arsav Mohanty captured the No. 1 doubles title at the Class 3A-District 10 tournament April 5-6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 13, 2011
Mustangs advance to regionals

The Lakewood Ranch boys tennis team captured the Class 3A-District 10 tournament crown April 7, while the girls tennis team finished as the district runner-up.

  • East County
  • Sports
Arnav and Arsav Mohanty captured the No. 1 doubles title at the Class 3A-District 10 tournament April 5-6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 13, 2011
Mustangs advance to regionals

The Lakewood Ranch boys tennis team captured the Class 3A-District 10 tournament crown April 7, while the girls tennis team finished as the district runner-up.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 13, 2011
Lady Pirates primed for state title

Week in and week out, teams are judged by how well they perform on the field.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 13, 2011
Sports Briefs 04.14.11

Braden River wins Havoc tourney; FC Sarasota boys win President's Cup

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 13, 2011
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Justin Klawans

Each week, the East County Observer will introduce one player from the Lakewood Ranch Little League Observer team.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 13, 2011
Community Golf Scores 04.14.11

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jack McGovern
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 13, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jack McGovern (VIDEO)

Twelve-year-old Jack McGovern pitched a perfect game April 4, propelling the Manatee East Rayhawks to a 12-0 victory.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 13, 2011
JUST THE STATS

See inside for the Observer's by-the-numbers breakdown of the week in East County sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Grand Mariner development includes 14 condominiums and 20 deep-water boat slips.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 13, 2011
Grand Mariner sells for $9.5 million

Bank of America took ownership of the 14-unit condominium following a 2009 foreclosure judgment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bill Tokajer retired in early March as a deputy chief with the Bradenton Police Department.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 13, 2011
Police chief defends hire of captain

Al Hogle hired last month a police captain who had previously been suspended twice from the Bradenton Police Department.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2011
Longboat dogs pal around

Joshua, the Rev. Edward Pick's clumber spaniel, has a new friend.

  • Longboat Key
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