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  • February 27, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Builders begin construction of model in GreyHawk Landing; First Watch grows in the Hoosier state; Lee Wetherington Foundation hits $1 million in grants

  • East County
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This home in Warwick Gardens, which has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,548 square feet of living area, sold for $1,175,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 27, 2013
Home in Warwick Gardens sells for $1,175,000

A home in Warwick Gardens tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Kevin Callans, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 7127 Chastworth Court to Stuart and Kirsty Pender, of Stirling, Scotland, for $1,175,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
East County resident Kim Gennocro submitted this photo of a sunrise over River Club Boulevard.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Weather Photo: COTTON CANDY CLOUDS

East County resident Kim Gennocro submitted this photo of a sunrise over River Club Boulevard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Commissioners deny Ringling Walmart
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Feb. 27: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Commissioners deny Ringling Walmart; $39,000 in jewelry stolen from Manatee County home; MW Group claims renovation is not feasible; New Lakewood Ranch triathlon club a community builder

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2013
ODA tops Palmetto

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team defeated Palmetto 4-1 Feb. 26.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Students send handprints to capitol

Students in McNeal Elementary School's pre-kindergarten program joined thousands of children across the country in participating in a project called Hanging of the Hands.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Evonn Collins, of the club's Ways and Means Committee, sported a Mardi Gras mask for fun. Photo by Be-Be Hansen.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Palm-Aire women enjoy Mardi Gras

The Palm-Aire Women's Club held its annual fundraiser Card & Game Party Feb. 15, at The Palm-Aire Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Second shooter in a Sarasota incident has been brought in custody. More in today's headlines!
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2013
Feb. 26: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Second shooter in custody; Sarasota County renames building in honor of Bill Little; Sarasota Chalk Festival names Sheila Foley executive manager; $10 million home sale largest in two years

  • Longboat Key
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Enforcement agencies jointly took Trae Ward into custody from a home in the 7000 block of 44th Court East, in the East County's Barrington Ridge neighborhood, this morning.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 26, 2013
Sarasota fugitive taken into custody in East County home

Authorities found the suspect in a home in Barrington Ridge, in the East County.

  • East County
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The crash occurred at 2 a.m. this morning on University Parkway and Whitfield Avenue.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 26, 2013
At least one dead in University Parkway crash

At least one person died in a morning vehicle crash on University Parkway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol website.

  • East County
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Eleven-year-old Alen Bass warms up before the start of his team’s season opener Feb. 23.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRLL Opening Day

Braden River Little Leaguers welcomed the start of the Spring 2013 season during the league's Opening Day Ceremony and Family Fun Day Feb. 23. Players and their families enjoyed bounce houses, face painting, raffles, music, refreshments and more. Several teams also took the field in their season openers.

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Lakewood Ranch’s Joey Ambrosino scores one of Lakewood Ranch’s eight runs.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Lakewood Ranch

Cameron Pearcey hit a two-run home run in the top of the first inning to power the visiting Lakewood Ranch High baseball team to an 8-3 victory over Braden River Feb. 21.

  • East County
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49 signed up to speak at Walmart appeal hearing
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 25, 2013
Feb. 23: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: 49 signed up to speak at Walmart appeal hearing; Stop signs on Sarasota County Commission agenda; Arts Center seeks entries for exhibition; PHOTO GALLERY: Youth Fishing Tournament; Black Tie Untied

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 25, 2013
Manatee County Commission to meet Tuesday

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will consider funding to solicit the 2017 World Rowing Championships to the area, among other topics.

  • East County
  • News
Polo players and cowboys did their best to separate cattle so they could pen three consecutively-numbered cattle from the herd.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SMR Cup

Polo players and cowboys tested their skills in a three-day competition Feb. 22 through Feb. 24, during the annual Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Cup.

  • East County
  • News
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