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John Neal played lacrosse in high school.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: John Neal

John Neal announced recently plans to complete University Park Country Club. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

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Ivette and Anthony Littlejohn surround their son, Adrian, with positive energy as he undergoes chemotherapy.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 23, 2011
Every Day is a Win

At just 1 year old, Adrian Littlejohn already is showing he inherited strength from his parents, Lakewood Ranch coach Anthony Littlejohn and his wife, Ivette. Last November, Adrian was diagnosed with AT/RT, a rare pediatric cancer. He has been fighting ever since.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2011
Abduction attempt rattles Lakewood

Residents in Summerfield Crest say a man in a white van attempted to abduct several children Feb. 18.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2011
CDD 4 tackles security issue

The board will not contract with the Manatee Sheriff's Office for services but instead will look for another security provider.

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Senior Carly Bayer is performing for the first time on the winter guard.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2011
ON GUARD

Lakewood Ranch High School's winter guard made final preparations on Feb. 17 for the a color guard competition at Plant City High School Feb. 19. The group's competition show is themed, "Mirrors ... Reflections of the Soul."

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Film crews spent two hours filming, and the skits will be viewed on the Jumbotron during the Ray’s season.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
Waxler stars at Rays event

River Club resident Levi Waxler made his reporting debut during the annual Rays Fan Fest event Feb. 19.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
Ranch senior named finalist

Lakewood Ranch High School's Kathryn Hancock was one of only four students in Manatee County Public Schools to be named as a 2011 National Merit Scholarship Finalist.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
East Manatee Fire Rescue honors leaders

East Manatee Fire Rescue honored several of its team members during the meeting of the district's Board of Fire Commissioners Feb. 15.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2011
Orlando company to build new apartments

P.A.C. Land Development will build Lost Creek Resort Apartments, a 272-unit complex across from Manatee Technical Institute.

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"It's been in our garage for about 25 years," said Doug Williams of the refrigerator, pictured with his wife, Laura, and 3-month-old daughter Melissa.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2011
Fantastic Fridge

After a 1,400-mile journey, a couple wintering at Linger Lodge RV Resort has passed along its vintage refrigerator to the Old Braden River Historical Society, who has it on display at Jiggs Landing park.

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  • February 23, 2011
Cops Corner 02.24.11

Unknown person(s) entered the victim's unlocked residence while she was sleeping and took her car keys and $11 from just inside the door.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2011
News Briefs 02.24.11

Golden Apple Dinner Theatre owners Roberta MacDonald and Robert Turoff said the Golden Apple may pursue the build-out of its empty space in in San Marco Plaza in Lakewood Ranch.

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Kinley Shea Hackman was born to Marcie and Jeff Hackman at 2:16 p.m., Jan. 7, 2011.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
Birth Announcements 02.24.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements the last Wednesday of each month.

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Lakewood Ranch High wrestlers Evan Dipsiner and Kyle and Blake Riley-Hawkins competed at the Class 2A state finals Feb. 18-19.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 23, 2011
Brothers advance to finals

Lakewood Ranch wrestlers Kyle and Blake Riley-Hawkins competed on the mat together for the final time in the Class 2A state finals Feb. 18-19 in Lakeland.

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Tre Bryant finished with 10 points —nine of which came from behind the arc. Photo by Brian Blanco.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 23, 2011
Pirates stumble in regional quarterfinal

The Braden River boys basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 38-27 loss to Tampa Jesuit in a Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinal Feb. 17.

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