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Lakewood Ranch High School Cadet Samantha Lynch attended with her mom Christina, sister Morgan and father Mark.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 18, 2011
GALLERY: Cadets honored

The Sarasota-Manatee Chapter of the Reserve Officers Association on March 17 honored 12 Junior ROTC cadets from Sarasota and Manatee counties during a ceremony at the Lakewood Ranch Holiday Inn.

  • East County
  • Schools
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 17, 2011
Lady Thunder record wins over Lakewood Ranch and St. Petersburg Catholic

The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team defeated Lakewood Ranch and St. Petersburg Catholic March 15-16, improving its overall record to 7-1.

  • East County
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John Burns Consulting also ranked Lakewood Ranch No. 12 in the nation.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2011
Lakewood Ranch named top community

John Burns Consulting has ranked Lakewood Ranch the No. 2 master-planned community in Florida.

  • East County
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Dick Vitale recently authored his first children's book. Proceeds from the book will benefit cancer research.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2011
Cancer Support Community honors Vitale

ESPN commentator Dick Vitale has been awarded the Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast's highest honor.

  • East County
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Aman Bassin, Alan Mashraghi, Chris Ng, Brooke Organ and Steve Papuchis made sure to check out the silent auction items.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2011
GALLERY: LECOM student fundraiser

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's International Medicine Society on March 15 hosted a special dinner, silent auction and guest speaker fundraiser to support medical students who provide medical services and educational programs in under-served and disaster-stricken countries.

  • East County
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Camp Better America Executive Director of Community Affairs Gene Sweeney, co-founder Kathleen Gagg and Gold Coast Eagle Distributing owner Col. John Saputo are hoping the community will join their efforts to support military families.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2011
Returning the Salute

Kathleen Gagg is working to honor military veterans by helping them reintegrate into civilian life through her nonprofit, Camp Better America.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Kathleen Gagg

Kathleen Gagg is bringing her nonprofit, Camp Better America, to the East County. Learn more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
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Brandi Meshad started high school at Cardinal Mooney and later transferred to ODA.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2011
ODA family mourns loss of student

Former Out-of-Door Academy student Brandi Meshad was found dead March 8 at her grandfather's home.

  • East County
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The Phayre family’s Nintendo-inspired video, “The Super Phayre Family,” is one of 14 finalists nationwide.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 16, 2011
Phayre family needs your vote

One East County family is a finalist in the Primrose School and Children's Miracle Network Family Dance-off competition.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 16, 2011
Rotarians throw polo party

More than 60 Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club members enjoyed a St. Patrick's Day-themed afternoon at a polo match March 13 at Sarasota Polo Club.

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East Manatee Bulldogs Press Secretary Valerie Miklavic and President Kendall Brown are eager to get their new building up and running.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2011
Planners recommend new home for Bulldogs

An advisory board to the Manatee County Commission has recommended approval of improvements to Lakewood Ranch Park, including a facility for the East Manatee Bulldogs.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2011
Manatee addresses irrigation concerns

Residents in the Mill Creek 7 Homeowners Association are concerned a recent dip in pressure for their reclaimed water may happen again. Manatee County has taken steps to correct the problem.

  • East County
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Lauren Acton, right, and her mother, Gail Keppler, now live across the street from each other in Central Park.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 16, 2011
Home, Sweet Home

Lake Erie College of Osteophathic Medicine student Lauren Acton bought her first home in Central Park in Lakewood Ranch. Her sale was the 8,000th for Ranch developer Neal Communities.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 16, 2011
Cops Corner 03.17.11

An unknown white male in his 50s or 60s approached the victim while she was shopping at the grocery store. The suspect distracted her by telling her he was throwing a party and didn't know what kind of cheese to buy.

  • East County
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Alan Quinby, president of the Children's Guardian Fund; Alan Abramowitz, executive director statewide GAL; and Pam Hindman, director, 12th Judicial Circuit GAL
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2011
News Briefs 03.17.11

The Children's Guardian Fund honored more than 450 local Guardian ad Litem volunteers at its annual Appreciation Luncheon at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club March 11.

  • East County
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