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This home in Country Club of Lakewood Ranch sold for $1.3 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • June 8, 2011
Lakewood Ranch home sells for $1.3 million

Thomas and Una Kohl, trustees, sold the home at 7211 Pasadena Glen to Timothy and Michelle Lea, Lakewood Ranch, for $1.3 million.

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Kareem Lewis, 13, hit his first grand slam in the first game of the Manatee County Cup. He finished the tournament with four home runs.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 8, 2011
Little Leaguer swings for the fence

Braden River Little Leaguer Kareem Lewis hit four homeruns, including a grand slam, for A/C Warehouse in the Majors Division of the Manatee County Cup.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 8, 2011
Thunder remember former pitcher

The Out-of-Door Academy renamed its baseball field the Taylor Emmons Memorial Field in honor of the 2009 graduate who was killed in an accident in December 2010.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 8, 2011
So long senior standouts

It's the time of year when I bid farewell to another group of talented athletes who have made the past year, and in some cases, the past four years, nothing short of memorable.

  • East County
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Ean Eichelbaum
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 8, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ean Eichelbaum

Eleven-year-old Ean Eichelbaum hit a double and a triple and scored a pair of runs, helping lead Braden River Little League's Extra Innings to an 8-0 victory over Buffalo Creek Little League's Twin Rivers.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 8, 2011
Community Sports

See the Observer's community sports scores.

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  • June 8, 2011
SPORTS BRIEFS

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Sarasota Crew athletes
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 8, 2011
Just the Stats 6.09.11

See the Observer's by-the-numbers breakdown of the week in East County sports.

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Niki DeRosa submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key during the Sunday drum circle.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 8, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Drum Roll, Please

Niki DeRosa submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key during the Sunday drum circle.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 7, 2011
Ranch Kings U17 team wins Sunshine LAX Series

The Lakewood Ranch Kings U17 lacrosse team won the Sunshine Lacrosse Series Tournament June 4-5 in Wesley Chapel.

  • East County
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Children enjoyed popsicles as part of the festivities.
  • By Carolyn Winget
  • June 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Field Day

Children at McNeal Elementary celebrated the end of the school year with a special field day June 3.

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LECOM and other officials toss dirt as part of the ceremony.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 6, 2011
LECOM breaks ground on dental school

Officials broke ground on Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's future School of Dental Medicine Saturday.

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Nichole Branica is excited to begin her college career.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • June 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Graduation

The Out-of-Door Academy celebrated its 13th Commencement June 4 at the Upper School in Lakewood Ranch. Family members and friends gathered to watch members of the Class of 2011 receive their high school diplomas.

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Breanna Howell, behind, helps Emily Wray pin on her cap.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Graduation

Graduates of Lakewood Ranch High School proudly received their diplomas during commencement ceremony June 4 at the Manatee County Civic Center.

  • East County
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Michael Suh, 18, said he’s going to miss seeing all of the people he’s gotten acquainted with during his time at Braden River.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Graduation

More than 400 seniors received their diplomas and prepared to set sail for new adventures during Braden River High School's Commencement Ceremony June 3 at the Manatee Civic Center.

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