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The Next Level Hoops seventh-grade girls team opened its season by capturing the Suncoast Xplosion Shootout March 9 to 11, in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 21, 2012
Next Level squads win tournament

Both the Next Level Hoops seventh- and eighth-grade girls travel basketball teams won the Suncoast Xplosion Shootout March 9 to 11, in Sarasota.

  • East County
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Country Club of Lakewood Ranch home, which has four bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,402 square feet of living area, sold for for $1,085,000. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 21, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club tops sales

A home in Country Club of Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Scott and Marie Buckout, Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 7016 Lacantera Circle to Christopher Manning, of Harford, Conn., for $1,085,000.

  • East County
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Lisa Leberth-Yow photographed the sun setting over Old Myakka.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 21, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lisa Leberth-Yow photographed the sun setting over Old Myakka.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway Cartoon.

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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 20, 2012
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File photo from November's Suncoast Food & Wine Fest.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 20, 2012
Ranch Rotary selects grant recipients

Thirty charities will receive funds raised at the Suncoast Food & Wine Festival held in November.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 20, 2012
SCORES: Thunder remain unbeaten

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team improved its record to 10-0 with a pair of victories this past week.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 20, 2012
SCORES: EMB Bulldogs open spring season

The East Manatee Bulldogs Panther and Wildcat level Navy teams both earned victories March 17.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 20, 2012
SCORES: Lady Thunder fall to Lady Falcons

The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team fell to St. Stephen's 3-4 March 15.

  • East County
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A Florida Highway Patrol report states Judy Holt, 70, was driving her 2000 Chevrolet van eastbound on Braden Run and the intersection of Glen Abbey Lane when she failed to observe bicyclist Nancy Janus, 66.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 20, 2012
Bicyclist injured in crash

Nancy Janus, 66, was transported to the hospital March 14 after the bicycle on which she was riding was struck by another vehicle.

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Sophomore pitcher Brad Zunica got the call on the mound for the Mustangs in the third game of the tournament.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Baseball Classic

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High baseball teams spent Spring Break competing against some of the top teams in the state during the annual Sarasota Baseball Classic March 12-15. The Pirates went 2-2 in the Premier Division while The Mustangs went 2-2 in the Elite Division. Braden River opened up its tournament with a 4-1 victory over Benjamin March 12. The Pirates then fell to North Port (7-6) and Miami Palmetto (8-7) before bouncing back to defeat Berkley Prep (4-3). Across town, Lakewood opened u its tournament with an 8-3 victory over Montverde Academy March 12. The Mustangs then fell to tournament champion Barron Collier (14-2) and Sarasota (6-2) before shutting out Miami Sunset 7-0 March 15. Lakewood's Zack Larson was named the Elite Division's best hitter.

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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 19, 2012
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MGA sponsored the match.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sunday Polo

Polo enthusiasts gathered March 18, at the Sarasota Polo Club for the MGA Insurance USPA Finals.

  • East County
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Ten-year-old Seth Morano couldn’t contain his excitement after getting a hit.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Miracle League of Manasota Opening Day

Aspiring Miracle League baseball players suited up and hit the field for the Miracle League of Manasota's Opening Day March 17. The league's four teams opened the season with a first pitch ceremony and a pair of baseball games on the new Miracle League Field.

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University Park Country Club resident Ellen Kaiden started Art in the Park 12 years ago as a way to meet other local artists.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Art in the Park

University Park Country Club residents and the community enjoyed seeing the works of a variety of local artists during the 12th annual Art in the Park March 17. More than 30 artists were featured in the neighborhood's fine arts exhibit.

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