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  • February 13, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Kelly Gavin’s gifted class took a bow, after showing their film, "The Tide Pool Condos," Feb. 7, to their parents.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2013
BRE students chronicle ocean adventures on film

Students in Kelly Gavin's gifted class at Braden River Elementary premiered their movie on ocean life.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2013
Pirate signs with Gators

It wasn't an easy decision. It was one Braden River High senior Trevon Young wrestled with for months. But, after numerous talks with his mother, Tracey, and his coaches, Young made his college intentions known Feb. 8 - two days after National Signing Day.

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Anthony Lauro signed with University of Akron to play football.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2013
Canes RB heads north

The University of Akron stuck with Anthony Lauro. And Anthony Lauro stuck with the University of Akron.

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Michael Farhat and Luke Sears both signed with the University of Charleston football.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2013
Mustangs ink college choices

Nine East County seniors signed national letters of intent Feb. 6.

  • East County
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Cardinal Mooney High seniors Brendan Nicholson and Jessie Bafia both play for the Sarasota County high school hockey team and the Tampa Bay Juniors travel hockey team. Courtesy.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2013
Mooney friends named All-Stars

Cardinal Mooney High seniors Brendan Nicholson and Jessie Bafia were chosen from the Sarasota County high school hockey team to play in the Lightning Conference All-Star Game Feb. 13, at the Tampa Bay Times Forum.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Sam Massenburg

Braden River High senior Sam Massenburg captured the Class 2A- District 11 championship at 170 pounds Feb. 2, becoming the second wrestler in school history to win a district championship.

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Tito's edged past Wildcat 7-6 to win the Suncoast Porsche Cup Feb. 10. Courtesy photo.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2013
Tito's takes win at Porsche Cup

Tito's Handmade Vodka defeated Wildcat 7-6 in the Suncoast Porsche Cup Feb. 10.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
SIDELINES

Wrestler returns to state tournament; Pirates go 2-0 in Preseason Classic; ODA tennis teams begin undefeated; Manatee Twisters to host game

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Sharon Chiodi, Joel Schemmel and Tracy Eisnaugle. Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Premier Sotheby's names top-sales team for 2012; New service brings restaurant food to customers' doorsteps

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This home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch, which has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,999 square feet of living area, sold for $780,000. Photo by Josh Siegel.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 13, 2013
Country Club Village home sells for $780,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Timothy and Theresa Young, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 7139 Beechmont Terrace to John and Dianne Frestel, of Sarasota, for $780,000.

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East County resident Kim Gennocro submitted this photo of a sunrise on Silverado Circle in River Club neighborhood.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
Weather Photo: MORNING REFLECTION

East County resident Kim Gennocro submitted this photo of a sunrise on Silverado Circle in River Club neighborhood.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2013
Lakewood Ranch Little League to fight for sponsorship signs

Representatives of the Lakewood Ranch Little League today will speak with Manatee County commissioners today about the situation.

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Former employee of Nokomis business arrested for Scheme to Defraud
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 12, 2013
Feb. 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Former employee of Nokomis business arrested for Scheme to Defraud; Florida Senate committee looks at outdoor smoking; Manatee superintendent finalists interview one-on-one with board today

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