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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2011
Veterans Memorial Park at San Marco Plaza gets new leadership

More than a year after a five-member team broke ground on a Veterans Memorial Park at San Marco Plaza, a new team of organizers has stepped up to carry the project forward.

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  • October 19, 2011
News Briefs

Planning Commission recommends changes; Boo Run to benefit local charities; Digital Village fights website provider change

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2011
Our View: Fatal flaws of public schools

Last week provided great political-media entertainment in our little part of Florida. It also brought to light - again - the fatal flaws of public education.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • October 19, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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Pam Eubanks "I like the music you dance to," said Logan Sork, pictured with dance partner, Phoebe Abraham. "I like the way you dance, too — slowly, beautifully. I like the movement of it."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2011
Gullett School student passionate about dance

Gullett Elementary student Phoebe Abraham and her dancing partner, Logan Sork, showed off their tango routine at Lakewood Ranch Arthur Murray Dance Studio's anniversary party.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch resident Nikki Bradshaw took this sunset photo Oct. 1, on Anna Maria Island.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2011
Weekly Winner: Amber Glow

Lakewood Ranch resident Nikki Bradshaw took this sunset photo Oct. 1, on Anna Maria Island.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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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.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2011
Business Observer

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

  • East County
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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
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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.

  • East County
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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.

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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

  • East County
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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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