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East County

    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 3, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Andrew Giddens

Lakewood Ranch High junior catcher Andrew Giddens hit a two-run single to break a scoreless tie and help propel the Mustangs to a 4-2 victory over North Port in pool play of the Red Bracket of the Sarasota Baseball Classic March 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
Wildcat celebrates after surging past Tito’s 11-8 to win the USPA R.A.U. Final of All Children’s Guild Cup March 31. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 3, 2013
Wildcat surges past Tito's

Nicolai Galindo scored four goals to lead Wildcat to an 11-8 victory over Tito's in the USPA R.A.U. Final of the All Children's Hospital Guild Cup March 31.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mariah Boudreaux has taken up lettering for fun. This quote, left, is one of her own creations.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 3, 2013
East County student shares hope and help for struggling teens

Greyhawk Landing resident Mariah Boudreaux, 18, wants teens to know they aren't alone.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bob McNutt teaches a few times a year for WorldatWork, a professional human resources organization.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 3, 2013
Your Neighbor: Bob McNutt

Bob McNutt lives his life in chapters.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This home in Heathfield, which has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,111 square feet of living area, sold for $650,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 3, 2013
Heathfield home sells for $650,000

A home in Heathfield tops all transaction in this week's real estate. Robert Stack, of Sarasota, sold his home at 7635 Heathfield Court to Richard and Jacqueline Hull, of Newbury, United Kingdom, for $650,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Douglas Grosso
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2013
Business Briefs

Premier Sotheby's hires new broker associate; Business broker sees opportunity in Manatee; Ryland Homes adds new model to Arbor Reserve

  • East County
  • News
East County resident Paddi Juliano submitted this photo of herself holding her son during sunset at Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2013
Weather Photo: EVENING EMBRACE

East County resident Paddi Juliano submitted this photo of herself holding her son during sunset at Siesta Key.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Commissioners approve North Trail overlay — learn more in today's headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 2, 2013
April 2: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Commissioners approve North Trail overlay; Commissioners deny St. Denis' retirement request; Siesta Key public beach No. 2 in the country; Rosalyne Holdings purchases 6.5 acres in the Rosemary District

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 2, 2013
Lakewood Ranch elementary students invited to White House

Michelle Obama invited five B.D. Gullet Elementary students to help plant a vegetable garden on the White House lawn Thursday, April 4.

  • East County
  • News
Lexi's family and friends wear lime-green shirts with "Lexi's Paw Pals" written in cursive on the back, to recognize a program at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue named in her honor.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 2, 2013
Broken Egg Restaurants hosts fundraiser for Lexi Brown

Brown, a 10-year-old fifth-grader at Gene Witt Elementary, was shot dead by her father in January.

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Lakewood Ranch sophomore Colton Chupp pitched a complete game, allowing three hits in the Mustangs 4-2 victory over North Port March 25.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Baseball Classic

The Braden River, Lakewood Ranch, Cardinal Mooney, Riverview and Sarasota High baseball teams were five of 24 teams from across the state that participated in the 28th Annual Sarasota Baseball Classic March 25-28.

  • East County
  • Sports
Swan, peacock hybrid ruffles residents' feathers
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 1, 2013
April 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's stories: Professional mime group proclaims 'silence is golden'; SMR adds 'green' to its portfolio; Colony to be demolished; Swan, peacock hybrid ruffles residents' feathers; Adult bookstore has city turning pages

  • Longboat Key
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Project developers say the new towers will "blend in," as shown in this rendering. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 1, 2013
Mega mall to get cell tower

Developers will erect a 160-foot cell tower to help provide quality cell-phone reception at the new mall location.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 1, 2013
SMR adds 'green' to its portfolio

SMR Farms is shifting crops to meet Florida's medical marijuana demand.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 1, 2013
SMR to host Mayberry festival

A small-town, 'Mayberry'-themed festival will be held July 4 weekend. It includes an Aunt Bee look-alike bikini contest, among other festivities.

  • East County
  • News
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