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  • February 8, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jordan Boyer

Jordan Boyer is a Haile Middle School student who just released her first song, "Goodbye Love." Read more about Boyer in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Dave Kostura

Lakewood Ranch resident Dave Kostura is a photography enthusiast and the focus of this week's neighbor's feature. Read more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 8, 2012
SCORES: Lady Pirates top rival in season opener

The Braden River High softball team defeated rival Lakewood Ranch 1-0 Feb. 7 in the season opener for both teams.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2012
Car show to rumble onto Ranch Main St.

It's a car lover's dream Valentine's Day gift.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2012
Honor Animal Rescue seeks help

Calling all critter-lovers: Here is your chance to help.

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Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Husband-and-wife team Dr. Maria Galimidi and Ilan Kazmirik say they complete each other. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2012
Love Story: Ilan Kazmirik and Dr. Maria Galimidi

Everything happens for a reason. And no couple knows that better than Ilan Kazmirik and Dr. Maria Galimidi.

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Bob and Peggy Donaldson say they don’t yet have any specific plans for Valentine’s Day, but they expect they will stay home and enjoy fresh seafood for dinner.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2012
Love Story: Bob and Peggy Donaldson

Nothing reaffirms life and love with such alarming clarity as a near-death experience

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch operations staff member Will Brown checks on one of the new controllers.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2012
Irrigation upgrades improve efficiency

The Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Operations Department is replacing old irrigation controllers with new technology.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch Main Street Property Manager Julia DeCastro said the plaza is at 94% capacity.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2012
East County retail business resurges

With several new businesses opening, both Lakewood Ranch Main Street and San Marco Plaza have reported their highest occupancy levels ever.

  • East County
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Girl Scout Troop 740 members Emily LaPlaca, Anne Robinson, Marissa Boccarossa and Anissa Sanchez all attend Willis Elementary School.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2012
Girl Scouts improve Ranch animal safety

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall leaders will install wildlife-crossing signs this week, at the suggestion of members of Girl Scout Troop 740.

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Partick Rodricks, Brian Lindman, Lori Russo, Ross Russo and Josephine Rodricks will work to bring a more healthy lifestyle to Karnataka, India. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2012
East Manatee Rotary launches global initiative

The Rotary Club of East Manatee will partner with a Rotary Club in Bangalore, India, to help fight disease in Karnataka, India. The three-year commitment includes installing a water well.

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Haile Middle School student Jordan Boyer said she loves how she can connect to people's emotions and experiences through the words of her songs. Her new song, "Goodbye Love," is scheduled to be released on iTunes soon.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2012
Haile student releases song, music video

East County resident Jordan Boyer, a longtime performer, is working toward a professional singing career with the release of her new song and music video, 'Goodbye Love.'

  • East County
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 8, 2012
Observed: Opa! St. Barbara preps for festival

When you're a minority, many folks are curious about your heritage, but they don't quite know how to inquire. They don't want to say anything that could be construed as offensive, so they skirt around, delicate as a doily.

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