East County

Observer Staff
May 16, 2012

FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Mandy Peebles

Mandy Peebles is a Braden River High School student graduating both college and high school this May. Read more about Peebles in our candid "Five Things."

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 16, 2012

Purdue player swinging big

Summerfield residents Rossana and Paul Schmidt have something to brag about - their daughter, Mara, a tennis player, is making a hit at Purdue University.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 16, 2012

Witt fathers complete makeover

Fathers at Gene Witt Elementary rolled up their sleeves for a weekend of hard work for the school, as they launched a 48-hour extreme makeover of the school's media center.

East County
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
May 16, 2012

Braden River High School senior graduates high school, college

Mandy Peebles, 17, will graduate high school May 31 - after she earned her first college degree.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
May 16, 2012

Rescued dogs find shelter out east

Honor Animal Rescue took in 46 of the 263 dogs seized earlier this month in Venice.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
May 16, 2012

Duct-tape flowers bloom for Honor Animal Rescue

Two Gene Witt Elementary School students have raised more than $200 selling flowers made of duct tape.

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Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 16, 2012

Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

East County
Cops Corner

Jen Blanco
May 16, 2012

Lakewood Ranch baseball team's quest continues

The Lakewood Ranch baseball team will make its first appearance in the state Final Four since 2003 when it travels to Digital Domain Park in Port St. Lucie to face Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy in the Class 6A state semifinals May 17.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
May 16, 2012

Pirates name new head coach

Leesburg High defensive coordinator Curt Bradley was named Braden River High's new head football coach May 11.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
May 16, 2012

Comment: One loss won't mar Mustang season

I watched the Lakewood Ranch High softball team walk away from the National Training Center following its 4-0 loss to Pembroke Pines Charter in the Class 6A state semifinals together, I couldn't help but notice the dedication the Lady Mustangs showed not only for their sport but one another.