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Ladybug Bakeries specializes in boutique diaper cakes and other custom baby gifts.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2011
Business Observer 03.10.11

River Club resident Misty Pope last week announced the opening of her new business, Ladybug Bakeries. The business specializes in boutique diaper cakes and other custom baby gifts.

  • East County
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This home in Waterlefe features four bedrooms and four baths.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 9, 2011
Waterlefe home sells for $515,000

Robert Ciricillo, New York, sold his home at 923 Fish Hook Cove to William and Kathleen Vernal of Moon Township, Pa., for $515,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The new feature at the East County park includes swings, a spider web and a series of logs on which children can climb.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2011
News Briefs 03.03.11

Manatee County last week completed the installation of playground equipment at Jiggs Landing park.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Drug-monitoring program

Readers respond to Gov. Rick Scott's decision to repeal the prescription drug monitoring program.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 8, 2011
Meteors win championship

The Lakewood Ranch Meteors 8 and under AAU baseball team won the Central Florida WAR on I-4 Championship March 5-6 in Plant City.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch Meteors 8 and under team went undefeated to win the Central Florida War on I-4 Championship March 5-6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 8, 2011
Meteors win championship

The Lakewood Ranch Meteors 8 and under AAU baseball team won the Central Florida WAR on I-4 Championship March 5-6 in Plant City.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 8, 2011
Mustang tennis wins three straight

The Lakewood Ranch High boys tennis team improved its record to 6-1 with wins over Sarasota, Bayshore and Manatee.

  • East County
  • Sports
The group's next river cleanup is slated for April 16.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 8, 2011
Historical group to meet

The Old Braden River Historical Society will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m., tonight.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2011
Thunder tops Northside Christian

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team defeated Northside Christian 6-1 in district action March 5.

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Mother/daughter duo Lindsay and Susan Owens own the Whitfield Exchange.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 7, 2011
GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Spring Fling

Dozens of local businesses showcased their products and services during the Manatee Chamber of Commerce's Spring Fling Business Expo March 3 at the chamber's McClure Center office in Lakewood Ranch. The event also included music, refreshments and a silent auction.

  • East County
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Grants were funded by the annual SunCoast Food & Wine Fest.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2011
Ranch Rotary gives to local organizations

Twenty-three organizations received grants totaling $115,000.

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  • News
Ashley Stillwell dealt at a blackjack table.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 6, 2011
GALLERY: The Great Catsby Cat'sino Night

Cat Depot hosted its Great Catsby Cat'sino Night fundraiser Saturday night at the Polo Grill and Bar.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2011
Lady Pirates cruise past Dixie Hollins

The Braden River High softball team dominated Dixie Hollins 20-0 in district action March 4.

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The monthly concert draws hundreds to Main Street each month.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 4, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

The Venturas will bring their swingin' sound to Lakewood Ranch during the Music on Main concert from 6-9 p.m., tonight, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2011
Community Golf Scores 02.23.11 to 03.01.11

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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