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Jesse Ansley was featured on the cover of Florida Trail Riders magazine in May. Courtesy photo by Dorothy Dekmar
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 26, 2012
Race to the top: Jesse Ansley

At 12 years old, Jesse Ansley has his eyes set on one thing - winning the Grand National Cross Country Series in his age group.

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Jim Toomey, chairman of the audit committee, presented the recommendation for law firm Trenam Kemker to School Board members.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 26, 2012
School Board advances searches

Retired superintendent David Gayler and law firm Trenam Kemker will soon start their superintendent search.

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  • September 26, 2012
Letters to the Editor

A great learning experience

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George Glance, president of KB Home’s Central Florida operations, met with Association-selected contractors Sept. 20, in the Willowbrook community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 26, 2012
Contractor selected for Willowbrook repairs

The Willowbrook Condominium Association has informed its residents of pending temporary balcony repairs.

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Auctioneer Tammie Lockwood led prospective buyers toward the storage lockers, while giving out some initial instructions.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 26, 2012
Charity reaps reward in 'storage war'

Value Self Storage hosted a 'Storage Wars'-style charity auction Sept. 20.

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Cosenza
  • By Sean Roth
  • September 26, 2012
National REIT snags apartment complex

An Illinois-based REIT has purchased Lost Creek Apartments.

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Girl Scout Troops 812 and 136 made dozens of pinwheels to put out for International Peace Day Sept. 21.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 26, 2012
Girl Scouts help promote peace

Girl Scout troops put out 'pinwheels for peace.'

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A natural athlete, Mike Whitehead found solace in wheelchair rugby after a car accident left him a quadriplegic in 1999. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 26, 2012
Game Changer: Mike Whitehead

Mill Creek resident Mike Whitehead competed in his third Paralympic Games Aug. 29 through Sept. 9, in London, where he won his second silver medal in wheelchair rugby for Team Canada.

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Braden River High junior Danny Lane has been playing for the Clearwater Chargers Academy for the past two years. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 26, 2012
Pirates forward lands pro tryout

Danny Lane traveled to Germany to try out for the 2nd Bundesliga, the second division of professional soccer in Germany.

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Cutler
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 26, 2012
Local clinic to test new ADHD medication

Florida Clinical Research Center will conduct trials of a new extended-release form of methylphenidate.

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  • September 26, 2012
News Briefs

Sheriff's Office sting garners 43 arrests; Authorities arrest three burglary suspects

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Stacy White took this photo of the moon rising as the sun set from the backyard of her Lakewood Ranch home.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Stacy White took this photo of the moon rising as the sun set from the backyard of her Lakewood Ranch home.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • September 26, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 26, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Chad Rex

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore quarterback Chad Rex threw a 50-yard touchdown pass and rushed for a pair of 2-yard touchdowns and a quarterback sneak to lead the Mustangs to a 22-21 victory over Gulfport Boca Ciega in their district-opener Sept. 21.

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  • September 26, 2012
COMMUNITY GOLF

Rob Jordan, Roger Osterling, Bob Mollicone and Gerald Wingrove shot 58 to win the Lakewood Ranch three-ball men's event Sept. 1 on Cypress Links.

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