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Sondra Lee Thompson moved to Mote Ranch just 10 months ago to be closer to family.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2011
Family, friends remember Sondra Lee Thompson

Mote Ranch resident Sondra Lee Thompson, 66, died Jan. 30 while riding her bicycle near her home after being struck by a passing vehicle.

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Dick Vitale is donating the proceeds from his book, which retails for $14.95, toward pediatric cancer research.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2011
Vitale pens first children's book

If "A" is for "Awesome" and "B" is for "Baby," then legendary ESPN basketball commentator Dick Vitale has just made a slam dunk for children's literature -- and for pediatric cancer research.

  • East County
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Dan Murray has been playing soccer since he was 4 years old.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 9, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dan Murray

Lakewood Ranch senior goalkeeper Dan Murray blocked four consecutive penalty kicks, propelling the Mustangs to a 3-2 (2-1, PK) victory over Tampa Jesuit in a Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinal match Feb. 3.

  • East County
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Barbara Corcoran featured the home at 5511 Country Lakes Trail on her segment, "Home Under $300,000."
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2011
Business Observer 02.10.11

A home for sale in Palm-Aire Golf and Country Club made national news last week when it appeared on "The Today Show."

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This home in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a pool and 4,207 square feet.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 9, 2011
Ranch Country Club home sells for $1M

Roger Hauger Jr. and Cathy Convery-Hauger, Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 7520 Greystone St. to Lawrence and Denise Altman, Bradenton, for $1 million.

  • East County
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Drew Nolan, who turns 3 years old on Feb. 20, couldn't wait to take his tricycle for a spin.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 8, 2011
Sprouts kids ride for St. Jude

Students at Sprouts Child Development Center of Harvest United Methodist Church strapped on their helmets and pedaled away during the preschool's fifth annual St. Jude Trike-A-Thon Feb. 7-8. Proceeds from the event will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 8, 2011
Sarasota Crew breaks Guinness World Record

Sarasota Crew rowers broke five World Records for Ergathon rowing during a 10-hour event Feb. 6 outside Whole Foods Market in Sarasota.

  • East County
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Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood honoree Kim Sheintal celebrated with her daughter Liana Bryant.
  • By Rabbi Elaine Glickman
  • February 8, 2011
Temple hosts 'Super Kim Sunday'

Members of Temple Emanu-El honored the temple's vice president of membership, Kim Sheintal, with a special luncheon Feb. 6.

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Barbara Aulenbach and Gelene Listro helped with the Helping Hands "Another Day for Gray!" Bake Sale. Photo by Lee Bettes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2011
Heritage Harbour holds fundraiser

Residents of Heritage Harbour held their annual garage sale Feb. 5 and held a special fundraiser to benefit Parent Project for Muscular Dystrophy.

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Two-year-old Caleb Parks was all smiles as he learned about what foods were good for his teeth.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2011
Preschoolers smile about tooth care

Children at Love Comes First Preschool on Feb. 7 learned about taking good care of their teeth.

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  • February 7, 2011
IDA reviews search firms

Members of the Inter-District Authority will hold a meeting at 1 p.m. today.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 6, 2011
Mustang grapplers finish second in district

The Lakewood Ranch High varsity wrestling team finished second at the Class 2A-District 11 Tournament Feb. 5 at Palmetto.

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New York Giants fan Craig Wilkes tried his hand at the quarterback skills game.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 6, 2011
Lee Roy Selmon's preps for Super Bowl

East County residents gathered at Lee Roy Selmon's for an afternoon of food and fun during the restaurant's first annual Super Bowl Tailgate Feb. 6. Guests enjoyed a quarterback skills demonstration, a wing-eating contest, live music, games, food and more.

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Ringling College of Art and Design student Matt Decker sketched model Gloria Bocchetti.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2011
Lakewood Ranch welcomes the arts

East County residents reveled in a day devoted to the arts during the annual Ovation event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street Feb. 5. The event featured live musical and dance performances, art demonstrations, interactive booths and displays and more.

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Nazariel Williams, Dev Patel, Brecken Fair and Nate Black loved the "One-hundred Song" they learned as part of the festivities.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 4, 2011
Braden River celebrates 100 days of school

First-grade students at Braden River Elementary School today celebrated their 100th day of school with special activities.

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