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"There's going to be discipline here, just like if you (train with) the Sarasota Ballet," said Michelle Teyke, who will open Ovation School of Musical Theatre this weekend. "I want to have the fun coming out of the discipline and joy of doing it right."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 5, 2013
A new song and dance

Longtime musical-theater star Michelle Teyke will open Ovation School of Musical Theatre, in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Burlgars fled primarily with cameras, lenses and other equipment.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 5, 2013
Photography store burglarized

Burglars stole more than $100,000 in inventory from Johnson PhotoImaging May 26.

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Christina Meiser, 17. File photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 5, 2013
River Club youth heads up food drive

Teenager Christina Meiser will collect food for the Salvation Army from her neighbors.

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Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2013
East County remembers beloved Realtor, friend

Former Lakewood Ranch resident and Realtor Randy Huartson died May 18, in his San Diego home, surrounded by family, after a battle with colorectal cancer.

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  • June 5, 2013
News Briefs

Habitat for Humanity earns grant for veteran program; Scott signs school safety bill

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DueAll Construction, the contractor Willowbrook’s homeowners association hired, began repairs to buildings in October.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 5, 2013
DueAll to begin more work on more Willowbrook homes

The contractor completing repairs on 51 homes in Willowbrook defends the pace of its work.

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This bike is one of 13 spray-painted bikes locked up at shopping centers along University Parkway.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 5, 2013
New company utilizes colorful marketing ploy

OrangeTheory Fitness, a new gym set to open off University Parkway in August, has a colorful marketing ploy to match its unique offerings.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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University of Central Florida junior Joey Pascuzzi has three years of eligibility left, after joining the Knights’ rugby team last spring.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 5, 2013
National Champ: Joey Pascuzzi

Former Lakewood Ranch High tight end Joey Pascuzzi transitioned from football to rugby last spring. Last month he helped lead the University of Central Florida to its first national title.

  • East County
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Six-year-old Abby Hite spends six days a week training for her triathlons.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 5, 2013
National Qualifier: Abby Hite

Six-year-old Abby Hite will compete in the IronKids National Championship Aug. 31, in Des Moines, Iowa.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 5, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Sebastian Aguirre

Eleven-year-old Sebastian Aguirre recently was named the 2012 Long Course Swimmer of the Year for the 11-12 age group.

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  • June 5, 2013
SIDELINES

9 Sports to offer flag football clinic for children; Manatee County adult basketball league returns; Coastline Volleyball summer camps upcoming

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This home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch, which has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,614 square feet of living area, sold for $825,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 5, 2013
Home in Country Club Village sells for $825,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. John and Patricia Spellman, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 7017 Brier Creek Court to Mark and Linda Conish, of Pineville, Pa., for $825,000.

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East County resident Heather Monceaux submitted this photo taken of a sunset in her backyard.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2013
Weather Photo: DRAMATIC EFFECT

East County resident Heather Monceaux submitted this photo taken of a sunset in her backyard.

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Former Circus Sarasota Marketing Director, Jennifer Mitchell, has been promoted to managing director of Circus Sarasota.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 4, 2013
June 4: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Revamped district office to lead Manatee Schools overhaul; Chiles drops Jordan House plan; City Commission discuss public-private ventures; Sarasota residents warned about potential flooding; Circus Sarasota appoints new managing director

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