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  • August 18, 2010
Business Observer 08.19.10

Hembree & Associates Inc. secured recently leases for three new businesses in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 18, 2010
Edgewater home tops sales

Francis and Tracy Kelly, Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 6612 Topside Terrace to Andrew and Elizabeth Burchard, Bradenton, for $550,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • August 18, 2010
Thunder ignores echoes, focuses on future

One season ago, The Out-of-Door Academy, on the legs of running back AJ Strong, cruised to within spitting distance of a state title. Despite losing Strong to graduation, coach Brett Timmons has every reason to believe greatness is again within ODA's reach.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 18, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dallas Troyer

After a summer of stock-car racing, 13-year-old Dallas Troyer has the most wins of any racer in the Magic 4s class at the Desoto Super Speedway.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 17, 2010
Gateway Bank earns LEED certification

Gateway Bank in the East County recently received its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 16, 2010
Watchful Palm-Aire resident prevents burglary

A Palm-Aire man stopped a burglary-in-progress by calling 911 as two suspects attempted to break into his home.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • August 13, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Polo Grill Back-to-School Party for Grown-Ups

The Polo Grill and Bar will host this event at 8 p.m., Aug. 14, at the restaurant, 10670 Boardwalk Loop.

  • East County
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  • By Christopher Miller
  • August 13, 2010
Gecko's hosts 'Beauty and the Geek' party

Gecko's Grill and Pub hosted this first annual event at 9 p.m., Aug. 12.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: LAC Sports Camp

The East County Observer caught up with children at the Longwood Athletic Club Sports Camp to hear what they thought about the week's festivities.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2010
Superintendent hosts roundtable discussion

The Manatee CEO Roundtable will meet at 8 a.m., Friday at the school district's School Support Center.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2010
Sports writer welcomes baby boy

East County Observer Associate Editor and Lakewood Ranch resident Jen Blanco and her husband, Brian, welcomed their son, Brendan Jacob Blanco, at 1:35 p.m., Aug. 8, 2010, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2010
SmartFarm hosts first fundraiser

Members of the Lakewood Ranch SmartFarm will be pouring the beverages of your choice during The Polo Grill's Charity Bartending Night from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Aug. 26.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2010
Jensen: sports complex 'a go'

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch is moving forward with its plan to construct a world-class amateur sports complex near the Lakewood Ranch Post Office.

  • East County
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  • Michael Eng
  • August 11, 2010
Birthday Surprise

As ambulances sped toward their home at 1 a.m. Monday morning, Summerfield resident Brianne Walters delivered Lilyana Grace Walters into the arms of her husband, Jeff.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2010
Ranch HOA adds clarity to yard-item regulations

However, the SRVA committee will not change its rule regarding the number of decorative yard items allowed.

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