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More than 130 real estate professionals gathered recently at the Polo Grill and Bar to hear real estate law expert Barbara Burke discuss the serious topic of contracts with a dose of humor.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2011
Business Observer

Cornerstone Title hosts expert; Flanders joins Keller Williams office; Neal nears completion of Wisteria Park

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Offensive linemen Tucker Kittle and Brooks Larkin try to use their size and strength to their advantage every time they step out onto the field."It's just a different style of play," Kittle said. "We're more just lean on and crush you."
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 19, 2011
Larkin and Kittle provide the core for ODA offensive linemen

Weighing in at a combined 588 pounds, senior Tucker Kittle and sophomore Brooks Larkin are undoubtedly the core of The Out-of-Door Academy's offensive line.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jon Bullas is the director of instruction for the Golf Academy at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 19, 2011
New golf academy tees off

The Golf Academy at Lakewood Ranch marked its official launch in August.

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The East County Observer and Bogey’s Restaurant and Sports Pub have teamed up to showcase the East County’s top athletes. Each recipient’s article will be featured on the restaurant’s wall.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 19, 2011
Athlete of the week: Nate Strawderman

Thirteen-year-old Nate Strawderman threw for 220 yards and a pair of touchdowns while helping lead the East Manatee Bulldogs Junior Midget team to the FYD South Division title with a 32-16 victory over the Manatee Wildcats Oct. 15.

  • East County
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Ellie Bonnett
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 19, 2011
Sports Briefs

Bruins trip up Pirates at homecoming; Bulldogs Junior Midgets win division title; Ortiz takes the Pre-State Invitational

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Terry Needell, Joy Chatzistamatis, David Chatzistamatis, Rose Anne McCabe, Cheryl Kleiman, Mary Conklin and Kathy Bondur enjoyed the day. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2011
University Park women celebrate the arts

The University Park Women's Club hosted a special luncheon and meeting Oct. 12

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A local Latin chamber group is launching a campaign to encourage residents of Sarasota and Manatee counties to buy locally.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2011
Latin Chamber launches 'buy local' program

The Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce is launching a Shop Chamber, Buy Local program to support community businesses.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 18, 2011
Lady Mustangs earn top seed

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team captured the top seed in the Class 6A-District 12 tournament, defeating St. Petersburg Dixie Hollins 25-11, 25-5 and 25-9 Oct. 13 to finish 5-0 in district play.

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Kyra Himes, of Braden River’s U13 team, battle’s a Florida Revolution player for possession.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 18, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Ninth annual Halloween Havoc

Hundreds of youth soccer players put their skills to the test during the Braden River Soccer Club's Ninth annual Halloween Havoc Oct. 15-16. Eighty-four boys and girls teams ranging in age from U9 through U14 participated in the tournament with Braden River's U11 boys Black, U11 boys Orange, U12 boys, and U12 girls teams all winning tournament championships.

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This frog enjoyed the cooler, rainy weather from outside an East County home.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Frog climbing

This frog enjoyed the cooler, rainy weather from outside an East County home.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2011
Copper stolen from Lakewood Ranch school

A Manatee County Sheriff's Office report states copper wiring was stolen from the room of Willis Elementary School.

  • East County
  • News
Volunteers from Webster University Sarasota helped sort items at the Community Coalition on Homelessness.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2011
Webster University helps area homeless

The Webster University Campus staff and students recently lent their support to the Community Coalition on Homelessness as part of Webster Works Worldwide.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2011
Mustangs break county record

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team won its sixth consecutive tournament, shooting a 2-under par 286 to capture the Manatee County Championship Oct. 14.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2011
Bulldogs Junior Midgets win division title

The East Manatee Bulldogs Junior Midget team defeated the Manatee Wildcats 32-16 to capture the FYD South division title Oct. 15.

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