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This home in University Park Country Club features three bedrooms, three baths and 3,923 square feet.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 1, 2011
University Park home sells for $990,000

A home in Hyde Park tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Clayton and Donna DeSantis sold their home at 7306 Westminster Court to Lee and Deborah Hirschey of Hammond, N.Y., for $990,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Freshman John Handy is one of three running backs on the Mustangs roster.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 1, 2011
Mustangs honor one of their own

The Lakewood Ranch High School football team renamed its Spring Game the Adrian Shawn Littlejohn Memorial Spring Football Game in honor of 14-month-old Adrian Littlejohn, who lost his battle with cancer May 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 1, 2011
Brotherly Love

Three sets of brothers were named to Manatee Cal Ripken Little League at Heritage Harbour's All-Star teams this spring.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 1, 2011
Six bucks: A small cost to show love

When you think about it, the cost of a ticket to a prep football game really isn't so bad.

  • East County
  • Sports
Krista Wells
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 1, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Krista Wells

Braden River graduate Krista Wells recently was named Ave Maria University softball team's MVP and was chosen first team all-conference for the Sun Conference.

  • East County
  • Sports
Curt Vellenga took this photo last March from his backyard in the Lexington subdivision in Parrish.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Scarlet Stunner

Curt Vellenga took this photo last March from his backyard in the Lexington subdivision in Parrish.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Leila Brown-Schmick went missing around 5 p.m., Monday.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 31, 2011
Palm Aire woman missing

Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives are looking for Leila Brown-Schmick, who went missing yesterday.

  • East County
  • News
Sophomore quarterback Zach Reda runs up the sideline during the Mustangs Spring Game May 27.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Adrian Shawn Littlejohn Memorial Spring Football Game

The Lakewood Ranch High football team fell to North Port 21-7 in the first annual Adrian Shawn Littlejohn Memorial Spring Football Game May 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
The East Manatee River Dawgs U10 baseball team scored 13 runs to win the USSSA Battle to the Bone Memorial Weekend Tournament.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • May 31, 2011
East Manatee River Dawgs win Memorial Tournament

The East Manatee River Dawgs U10 baseball team captured the USSSA Battle to the Bone Memorial Weekend Tournament May 28-29 in Oldsmar.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dylan Rizzo, Emmy Barker, Justin Mitchell, Conner Coffaro, Este Goltsman, Danny Kiehl and Jack Muller all were excited to celebrate graduation.
  • By Josh White
  • May 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Goddard Pre-K Commencement

Pre-kindergarten students at The Goddard of School of Lakewood Ranch donned caps and gowns for the first time during the school's Pre-K Commencement May 21 at The Concession Golf Club. Family members and teachers congratulated the young students as they celebrated the milestone.

  • East County
  • Schools
Pastries by Design owner Lyndsy McDonald opened her current storefront in August 2008.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 31, 2011
Main Street announces new merchant

Pastries by Design will open on Lakewood Ranch Main Street this fall.

  • East County
  • News
The county has eliminated 237 positions since 2007.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 31, 2011
County plans staffing cuts

Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker will recommend cutting 54 positions on Wednesday.

  • East County
  • News
Isabella Roca, 4, couldn't stop dancing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day Parade

Waving American flags, East County residents lined the sidewalks of Lakewood Ranch Main Street May 29 for the third annual Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade. Other festivities included live music, face painting and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ten-year-old Daniel Gavin got the call on the mound for A/C Warehouse May 25.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Cup

Dozens of Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little Leaguers hit the field for the annual Manatee County Cup Little League Baseball tournament this past week. Thirty-two Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Minors, Majors and Juniors teams competed in the tournament, which began May 14. As of today, 13 East County teams are still vying for the title of Manatee County Cup champion. The tournament runs through June 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
Paris Fauquet, 6, cooled off by balancing a cold, wet sponge on top of her head.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Willis Elementary Field Day

Willis Elementary School students celebrated the end of the school year with a fun-filled Field Day May 27. Students enjoyed a day outside while competing in a variety of games, including tug-of-war, limbo and even three-legged races.

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