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East County residents and ISR self-rescue instructors Amy Mann and Anita Pope opened Swim Gym of Lakewood Ranch March 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 11, 2012
Partners dive into swim business

East County residents Amy Mann and Anita Pope opened Swim Gym of Lakewood Ranch March 26. The facility will host a grand opening party April 14.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 11, 2012
Comment: Three-hour match tests reporter's mettle

As with any other road trip, I gathered the necessary supplies - snacks, bottled water and sunscreen - before heading to the Class 3A-District 12 tournament April 4.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 11, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Maria Ross

Out-of-Door Academy seventh-grader Maria Ross defeated Cardinal Mooney's Taylor Lederman 6-4, 6-4 to capture the No. 1 girls singles final of the Class 1A-District 9 tournament April 2-3.

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Photo by Jen Blanco
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 11, 2012
Regent/Siaana defeats M&I to win 2012 Ringling Cup

Regent/Siaana defeated M&I Wealth Management 11-10 to win the 2012 USPA Ringling Cup, which served as the final match of the polo season, April 8.

  • East County
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Albree Morgan Craig
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 11, 2012
East County Births

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 11, 2012
Lakewood Ranch home tops sales at $800,000

A home in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Thomas and Glenda Armstrong, Bradenton, sold their home at 6946 Westchester Circle to Scott and Diane Allshouse, Lakewood Ranch, for $800,000.

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Javier Huanay took this sunset photo at Jiggs Landing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 11, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Javier Huanay took this sunset photo at Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
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Don Purvis led Braden River to a 7-14 record and made the playoffs in his first season after finishing as the district runner-up.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 10, 2012
Braden River football coach resigns

Braden River High football coach Don Purvis turned in his letter of resignation to Braden River principal Jim Pauley April 5, citing personal reasons.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2012
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  • April 10, 2012
SCORES: Lady Mustangs power past Lady Warriors

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Seminole Osceola 15-1 to improve its record to 18-4 (4-0 6A-12).

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 10, 2012
Scores: Pirate wins state qualifier

Braden River High senior Nathan Kirkman won the 199-pound weight class of the Class 2A-District 7 state qualifier April 4 at Charlotte High.

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Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch officials announced today new home sales in the community are up 35% compared to the same time last year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 10, 2012
New home sales up in Lakewood Ranch

First quarter 2012 new home sales are up 35% compared to last year.

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Lakewood Ranch freshman Ashley Bongart won district titles in No. 1 doubles and No. 2 singles.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 3A-District 12 Tournament

The Lakewood Ranch High girls tennis team captured the Class 3A-District 12 team title April 3-4 while the boys tennis team finished as the district runner-up. Cari Berry and Ashley Bongart won the No. 1 girls doubles title while Arnav and Arsav Mohanty won the No. 1 boys doubles title. Braden River's Marie Babayan won the No. 1 girls singles title.

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  • April 9, 2012
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Visit www.mymanatee.org/utilities for information.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 9, 2012
Manatee utilities customers can go paperless

The Manatee County Utility Department now is offering online services to customers.

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