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Allison Levy is vice president of j2 IT Services, which she runs with her husband, Jason. She knew little about computers before working there, but on the job she uses leadership skills learned in the military.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 8, 2013
Tribute to Heroes: Allison Levy

Allison Levy has spent a 20-year military career mostly managing health care. Now she's on reserve.

  • East County
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File photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
News Briefs

Two injured in Lakewood Ranch apartment robbery; Goodwill Manasota's new corporate campus approved; Main Street events benefit local charities

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch High softball team gets pumped up before its Class 6A-Region 3 final versus River Ridge May 3.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 8, 2013
Lakewood Ranch High softball team makes the final four

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team earned its second-consecutive trip to the state semifinals.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 8, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Kristin Zarrella

Lakewood Ranch High senior Kristin Zarrella captured her first individual state championship by crossing the finish line in 2:16.45 to win the 800-meter run at the Class 3A state finals May 3, at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
JUST THE STATS

22 - The number of runs the Lakewood Ranch High softball team scored in its three regional tournament games.

  • East County
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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man found floating in a water retention area in the 8400 block of Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 8, 2013
May 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County deputies investigate a death on Tamiami Trail; Two stabbed in robbery attempt at Lakewood Ranch apartment complex; Longboat Key Town Commission chooses new attorney; Commissioners approve North Trail Overlay

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"I'm primarily a children's librarian," said author Judith Leipold, a former media specialist at Braden River Elementary School. "This (project) was a total stretch for me."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 8, 2013
Larger than life: Rodeo legend Hub Hubbell

Former Braden River Elementary School media specialist Judith Leipold has written two books - one biography and one tall tale - based on the life of local East County rodeo legend Hub Hubbell, who died in 2012.

  • East County
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Photo by Josh Siegel
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 8, 2013
Your Neighbor: Bill Kennedy

Bill Kennedy is the "queen" of the relationship thriller.

  • East County
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This home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch, which has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,973 square feet of living area, sold for $1,025,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 8, 2013
Country Club Village home sells for $1,025,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Joel and Rosalyn Ehrenpreis, of Longboat Key, sold their home at 7806 Mathern Court to Terry and Mary Shaffer, of New Wilmington, Pa., for $1,025,000.

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Derek Nelson, president of Nelson Homes Inc.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Business Briefs

Nelson Homes is a young company on the rise; RE/MAX Alliance hires new agent; Red Elephant restaurant closes

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Bahman Badiee submitted this photo of sunset from his East County backyard.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Weather Photo: PLAYING PEEK-A-BOO

Bahman Badiee submitted this photo of sunset from his East County backyard.

  • East County
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At around 12:30 a.m. this morning, a man was followed to the Lost Creek Apartments complex by two suspects.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 7, 2013
Two stabbed in robbery attempt at Lakewood Ranch apartment complex

A man was followed to his residence in Lost Creek Apartments by two suspects, where he and a neighbor were stabbed.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 7, 2013
Sarasota Crew defends title

The Sarasota Crew successfully defended its overall team crown at the USRowing Southeast Junior District Championships May 4 and 5 in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

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Sarasota police arrest two men for running a marijuana operation. The arrest came after a six-month investigation conducted by narcotics unit detectives.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 6, 2013
May 6: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Three men severely injure man on Siesta Key Public Beach; Sarasota police arrest two men for running a marijuana operation; Commission to review Colony issues tonight

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