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Representatives of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority board today met for their agenda review meeting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2012
IDA considers staff expenditure changes

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority today considered changes to how much money staff can spend, in certain situations, without specific board approval.

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Sixth-graders Sydney Blocker, Vivian Lu and Tali Leckie made sure to get their free Icees.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Middle School Renaissance

Students at Braden River Middle School were recognized for their scholastic achievements during the school's Renaissance event Feb. 10. Those in attendance enjoyed bounce houses, a rock wall, music and Icees.

  • East County
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There were plenty of Porsches to view at the Sarasota Polo Club on Sunday.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo and Porsches

The Suncoast Porsche Cup was held Sunday, Feb. 12 out at the Sarasota Polo Club.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 13, 2012
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Debbie Goss

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall employee Debbie Goss loves this meatloaf recipe because it's quick and easy and reminds her of her childhood in Oklahoma.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2012
Activist fights bullying at Braden River Middle

Nationally known presenter Debbie Johnston, a Florida educator who lost her son to suicide, spoke to students at Braden River Middle School today about preventing bullying.

  • East County
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Kathy Weisblat and Michael Williamson
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Valentine's Dance

East County couples gathered Feb. 11, at the Palm-Aire Country Club for a special Valentine's Dinner Dance event

  • East County
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D.A. Mattingly, Margorie Miele and Jennie Mattingly
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Lady of the Angels' Fashion Show

Ladies of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church gathered Feb. 11, at the Polo Grill's Fete Ballroom for the "Hey, Look Us Over!" Fifth Annual Fashion Show, presented by the Saint Clare of Assisi Women's Guild.

  • East County
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Nick Blazakis taught Gus Kontonickas how to make loukoumathes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Greek Glendi

East County residents were transported to the Grecian isles Feb. 10, as St. Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church hosted its annual Greek Glendi event. The festival runs through Feb. 12.

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Christian Mark, Danielle and Ryann Vogel and Skylar Cox couldn't resist a sweet treat.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Father/Daughter Dance

Fathers and daughters at Braden River Elementary School danced the night away Feb. 10 during the school's Father/Daughter Dance.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 10, 2012
Pirates win back-to-back district titles

The Braden River High boys basketball team captured its second-consecutive district title with a 68-56 victory over Venice in the Class 7A-District 11 championship Feb. 10.

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Pat Summers spent the morning with her grandchildren: Natalie, Kayla, Josh and Jere Keane.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Freedom Grandparents Breakfast

Students at Freedom Elementary School spent a special morning with their grandparents during the school's Grandparents Breakfast Feb. 10. Following breakfast, students made sure to stop by the book fair with their grandparents before heading off to class.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 10, 2012
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Anyone with information on the crime or the theft of the vehicles is asked to call Criminal Investigations at 861-4900 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 366-TIPS.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2012
University Best Buy location burglarized

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, which occurred around 5 a.m. today.

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Read love stories from Longboat Key, Sarasota, and East County.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2012
Valentine's Day stories

We collected Valentine's stories from Sarasota, East County, and Longboat Key. Most were happy, some were funny, but all had one element: lots of love.

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