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Huntyre Elling
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Huntyre Elling

Lakewood Ranch junior Huntyre Elling pitched a complete game for the Lady Mustangs, allowing four hits and a walk while striking out nine to propel Lakewood to a 2-1 victory over Braden River in the Class 4A-District 10 championship April 22. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
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Bridget Lanier
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2011
Just the Stats 4.28.11

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

  • East County
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The Eventide model is one of many available in Central Park.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 26, 2011
Neal sells 100th home in Central Park

Neal Communities has sold its 100th home in Central Park.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 26, 2011
Youth prevails in Gettel Tennis Series match

Erik Luxembourg defeated Larry Turville 6-2, 6-1 in the 6th Gettel Nissan Tennis Series match April 23 at The Laurel Oak Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Students from LECOM, along with local emergency workers, presented a staged DUI accident to students at Bayshore High School. Photo submitted by Michael Polin.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 26, 2011
LECOM holds 'Operation Prom'

Students at Lake Erie College of Medicine staged their annual 'Operation Prom' event Monday.

  • East County
  • News
The group opposing the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch has launched a petition drive.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 25, 2011
Anti-incorporation group launches petition drive

Friends of Lakewood Ranch members Bob Stepleman and Gary Berns say incorporation would take away local control from residents, among other concerns.

  • East County
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Children made 738 origami cranes.
  • By Kristi Dyer
  • April 25, 2011
Imagine kids help others

Children at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch participated in Osh Kosh B'Gosh's Cranes for Kids program.

  • East County
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Six-year-old Sarah Pickering couldn't wait to count how many eggs she collected.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: University Park Country Club Easter Egg Hunt

More than 50 children searched for 1,750 eggs during University Park Country Club's Easter Egg Hunt and Luncheon April 23. Following the hunt, children and their families enjoyed lunch while posing for pictures with the Easter Bunny.

  • East County
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Abby Burch, 7, got her face painted before the Easter egg hunts began.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Main Easter Egg Hunt

Ed's Tavern, MacAllisters Grill & Tavern, Little Bookworms and The Fish Hole partnered to bring Easter to Lakewood Ranch Main Street April 23. The celebration featured egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny, a sidewalk chalk art contest and more.

  • East County
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Porter Strand, 4, selected his eggs carefully according to the hunt instructions.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest UMC Easter Egg Hunt

Hundreds of kids snatched up Easter eggs at Harvest United Methodist Church's annual Easter Egg Hunt April 23. Following the hunt, families enjoyed refreshments, photos with the Easter Bunny and more.

  • East County
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Kate Walker, 9, loved all the animals in the petting zoo.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland Easter Celebration

Woodland - The Community Church hosted a festive Easter celebration April 23. The event featured games, pony rides, a petting zoo and much more.

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The Lakewood Ranch High softball team celebrates following its 2-1 victory over rival Braden River in the Class 4A-District 10 championship April 22.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2011
Lady Mustangs repeat as district champs

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team upset top-seeded Braden River 2-1 to capture its second-consecutive Class 4A-District 10 championship April 22.

  • East County
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Jasmine Hernandez led her team in the tug-of-war competition.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Field Day

Braden River Elementary School students hit the school's lawn for a a day of fun and friendly competition at the school's annual Field Day April 21. The event featured a variety of games, including tug-of-war, relay races and more.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Lakewood Ranch Main Easter Egg Hunt

Ed's Tavern, MacAllisters Grill & Tavern, Little Bookworms and The Fish Hole have partnered to make Easter a little egg-stra special on Lakewood Ranch Main Street this year.

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The new shop is named in honor of Barbara Smith's mother and grandmother.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2011
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: 2nd Ann Rose

Barbara Smith opened 2nd Ann Rose in San Marco Plaza on April 8.

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