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Jacques Panet-Raymond
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 14, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOIT: Jacques Panet-Raymond

Jacques Panet-Raymond recently took over as the new owner of Caddyshak Sports Bar & Grille in The River Club. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Twenty-one pounds of duct tape held Willis Elementary School Principal Bill Stenger to the wall Tuesday, Dec. 13, during a special event rewarding students for raising more than $45,000 for the school.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: All wrapped up

Twenty-one pounds of duct tape held Willis Elementary School Principal Bill Stenger to the wall Tuesday, Dec. 13, during a special event rewarding students for raising more than $45,000 for the school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 14, 2011
East County players finding success on All-Star team

Eighth-graders Brandon Luckett and Kyle Thoma were both named to the Central Florida FBU All-Star team this season.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 14, 2011
Siblings show community support

Someone give these kids an award.

  • East County
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"This has been one of the best years of my life," Ellie Ohlman said of her time as the 2011-2012 Desoto Queen. "We've gotten to do so much for the community."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2011
DeSoto queen spearheads letter-writing campaign

Lakewood Ranch graduate Ellie Ohlman visited elementary schools to help them pen letters for soldiers stationed overseas.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2011
East County welcomes polo season

The Sarasota Polo Club will host its season opener Dec. 18. Polo matches run Sundays through April 8.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 14, 2011
Our View: No grimness in classrooms

Gov. Rick Scott has done an abrupt turnaround on education spending, proposing a $100 increase per student despite dealing with a $2 billion budget shortfall.

  • East County
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Governor Rick Scott
  • By Rick Scott
  • December 14, 2011
My View: Education, jobs top budget priorities

Next year's budget for the state of Florida focuses on education and jobs without adding new financial burdens to families and businesses.

  • East County
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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • December 14, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's castaway cartoon.

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Braden River High School senior Gabriela DeJesus said she is enjoying every minute of her senior season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 14, 2011
Braden River senior bounces back on team

After being ruled academically ineligible and having to sit out last season, Braden River senior Gabriela DeJesus brought her grades up and now is back on the court with the Lady Pirates.

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Jen Blanco, associate editor
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 14, 2011
COMMENT: The family that plays together ...

As a parent, there's no greater joy than watching your child reach a monumental milestone, earn a scholarship or sink the game-winning shot.

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Braden River baseball coach Mike Verrill said the position with the Pirates is the perfect opportunity for him.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 14, 2011
Pirates name new coach

Former Out-of-Door Academy baseball coach Mike Verrill was named Braden River High's new varsity baseball coach Dec. 2.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 14, 2011
COMMUNITY GOLF

Rob Jordan earned first place in Flight One of the Individual Stableford Men's Event Dec. 10, at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

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Local officials and representatives of The Miracle League of Manasota and other agencies sang "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" as part of the groundbreaking ceremony.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2011
FULL STORY: Baseball complex to open

The Miracle League of Manasota and Sarasota County officially broke ground on a specialized baseball complex for individuals with disabilities.

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Panet-Raymond
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2011
Golf pro recreates River Club restaurant

Golf professional Jacques Panet-Raymond recently opened Caddyshak Sports Bar & Grille in The River Club restaurant space and plans to open a dance club there, as well, starting in January.

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