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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 16, 2013
ODA falls to Northside Christian

The Out-of-Door academy volleyball team fell to Northside Christian 25-19, 22-25, 25-23, 25-15 in non-district action Oct. 15.

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Primo! Ristorante is an established local restaurant that features traditional Italian fare and a wood burning oven.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Primo! Ristorante

This week we went in the kitchen with Maurizio Colucci, owner and chef of Primo! Ristorante, while he prepares risotto alla parmigiana with braised beef short ribs. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

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  • Josh Siegel
  • October 16, 2013
Stalled project moves forward

Sarasota County Commission approves a revised transportation agreement that allows SMR to begin residential construction on its Villages of Lakewood Ranch South project.

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This Publix opening Oct. 17, in the new Lockwood Commons project, adds to the offerings of an underserved area.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 16, 2013
Lockwood Ridge Publix set to open

The Oct. 17 grand opening of a new Publix at State Road 70 and Lockwood Ridge Road adds to the progress of Benderson Development projects.

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Paige Lewandrowski, a Pirate freshmen swimmer, and John Graves, a senior swimmer, hope some certainty can help them close the gap with their rival, Lakewood Ranch High School.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • October 16, 2013
Swim team makes splashy effort to retain its home pool

After Manatee County threatened to close it, Braden River High School's swim team learned it can practice at John H. Marble Pool for another year.

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Signage has been installed and parking lots lined, signaling the opening of a nature park that almost wasn’t.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • October 16, 2013
Nature park officially opens

Conservatory Park was nearly developed into homes before neighborhood homeowners associations intervened. Now, the 55 acres of wetlands and trails is open for public use.

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East County residents Jeff Ellis and Herb Pegues II played in a band together at Grinnell University but failed to stay in touch. “We were close enough, but not the closest,” Pegues said.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 16, 2013
Doctors, former bandmates reunite for competition

Herb Pegues II and Jeff Ellis are playing music again together - preparing for Doctor Idol - after not seeing each other for 40 years.

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  • October 16, 2013
News Briefs

Two school administrators depart; three suspended; MCAT/SCAT joint transit meeting canceled; County merges natural resources, parks departments; Planning Commission OKs Eagle Trace expansion

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Nancy Barrie with Tommy and Jaymie Klauber and Chef Stephane Pierre
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 16, 2013
Newly renovated Polo Grill and Bar prepares to open its doors

Two months ago, Lakewood Ranch's Polo Grill and Bar began renovation. Now, it is preparing for its official opening night Nov. 1.

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  • October 16, 2013
Haunted Happenings

From haunted houses to zombie zip tours, find your perfect Halloween activity.

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  • October 16, 2013
Pumpkin patch roundup

Check out our listing of pumpkin patches in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

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  • October 16, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

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The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team set a new team best and Manatee County Championship record with a 14-under par team total Oct. 11.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 16, 2013
Sidelines

Read about this week in East County sports.

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  • October 16, 2013
Cops Corner

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Donna Euston, 55, traded in her flight-attendant uniform for skates and shiny dresses that color a post-retirement hobby that has become a passion.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 16, 2013
Tropical Spice hits the ice

Donna Euston is a Lakewood Ranch resident and member of Tropical Spice on Ice, an adult synchronized ice skating team that has lost three teammates to breast cancer.

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