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  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2013
JUST THE STATS

19 - The number of points Braden River High senior Trevon Young scored in the Pirates' 54-42 victory over crosstown rival Lakewood Ranch Jan. 31.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch midfielder Jake Dube, back, battles Naples Gulf Coast midfielder Erick Santiago for possession during the Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinals Jan. 30.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 6, 2013
Mustangs beat at their own game

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team saw its season come to an end with a 4-1 loss to Naples Gulf Coast in a Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinal match Jan. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
Emily Bulfin
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 6, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Emily Bulfin

Lakewood Ranch High junior shooting guard Emily Bulfin drilled nine 3-pointers to set a new school record and propel the Lady Mustangs to a 66-36 victory over Manatee Jan. 25. She finished the game with career-high 35 points.

  • East County
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BRSC wins invitational
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2013
SIDELINES

Pirates advance to semifinals; Mustangs send four to regionals; Lakewood honors seniors with win; Pep rally to benefit Miracle League

  • East County
  • Sports
Tito's Steve Krueger, center, received the Best Playing Pony award for his horse’s performance in the fourth chukker. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 6, 2013
Shane Rice leads Ten Oaks to win

Ten Oaks edged past Tito's 12-11 in the MGA Insurance Group Super Bowl Cup Feb. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jaden Hair's blog, SteamyKitchen.com, has become a family business. Her husband, Scott, helps with running the website and other tasks. Her children, Andrew, left, and Nathan, right, often help in the kitchen and garden. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2013
Steamy chef blogger releases new book

East County's Jaden Hair focuses on gluten-free, minimal-meat recipes in her new cookbook, 'Steamy Kitchen's Healthy Asian Favorites.'

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Cutting Loose Salon celebrates fifth anniversary; Internet marketing company expands to Lakewood Ranch; Lee Wetherington Homes adds two new employees

  • East County
  • News
This home in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch, which has four bedrooms, four baths, two-half baths, a pool and 4,058 square feet of living area, sold for $925,000. Photo by Josh Siegel.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 6, 2013
Home in Country Club East sells for $925,000

A home in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Bryon Olive and Kirsten Petraitis, of Ontario, Canada, sold their home at 7828 Valderrama Way to Jack and Vicki Deleon, of Chapel Hill, N.C., for $925,000.

  • East County
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East County resident Stephanie Ferber submitted this photo of Isabella Ferber doing cartwheels on the beach at sunset on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2013
WEEKLY WEATHER PHOTO WINNER

East County resident Stephanie Ferber submitted this photo of Isabella Ferber doing cartwheels on the beach at sunset on Anna Maria Island.

  • East County
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Siesta Key Showplace. Photos courtesy of Michael Saunders & Co.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • February 6, 2013
3 Things: Dream Homes

F. Scott Fitzgerald famously wrote, 'The rich are different from you and me.' In Sarasota, that means they own all the best houses

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  • Real Estate
Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan with Design and Dine finalist Margaret Lanier
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 5, 2013
Feb. 5: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Design and Dine Finalist: Margaret Lanier; Longboat Key Town Commission solicits town attorney services; Commissioners approve plat for Laurel Park homes; Manatee County Blood drive benefits McNeal Elementary teacher; Bridal shop coming to Lakewood Ranch Main Street

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 5, 2013
Ancient Oak Gun Club hearing to be reopened Feb. 25

A hearing on a special permit application for Ancient Oak Gun Club in Lakewood Ranch will be reopened 1 p.m., Feb. 25.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 5, 2013
Juveniles arrested for vehicle burglary attempt in Mill Creek

Two juveniles were arrested for attempting to burglarize two vehicles in the Mill Creek neighborhood this morning.

  • East County
  • News
Nancy Newby is a teacher at McNeal Elementary School.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 5, 2013
Manatee County Blood drive benefits McNeal Elementary teacher

Bone marrow donors have three opportunities to donate Feb. 6 through Feb. 7.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 5, 2013
Bridal shop coming to Lakewood Ranch Main Street

The mother-and-daughter-owned store will open March 1.

  • East County
  • News
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