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Pam Rice, left, Cheril Ceseretti, Hilary Moffa, Chris Cournoyer, Bob Moffa (of the American Ideals Foundation), Alan Forrester, Victor Lawrence, Robert Stoll, Kristeen Ezell, Nanny Stoll and Penny Makoviz. Not all members are pictured.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2010
Lakewood Arts Council announces inaugural event

The newly formed Lakewood Ranch Arts Council, in partnership with the American Ideals Foundation, will hold its first concert event Oct. 1.

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Tom O'Brien owns the business with his brothers, David and Steve. His brother-in-law, John Cucci, and mother-in-law, Donna Bergquist, also work at the farm with them.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2010
From the Ground Up

The O'Brien Family Farm is readying to open to the public in about a month.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2010
New Town Hall hours start Oct. 1

The facility now will be open five days a week, with limited hours on Fridays. Security also will be on site for after-hour activities.

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Someone cut a "T" in the victim's screen door to his lanai. The victim thinks this probably occurred at 11 a.m., when someone knocked on the front door.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2010
Cops Corner 09.30.10

Someone cut a "T" in the victim's screen door to his lanai. The victim thinks this probably occurred at 11 a.m., when someone knocked on the front door.

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Corky Cavanaugh loves using his community's internal lake system to take his boat from his home out on to the Manatee River.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2010
Preserving Tidewater

Months ago, developer WCI Communities put part of the Tidewater Preserve property up for sale. It recently took it off the market, and President and CEO David Fry said WCI is committed to completing the East County community.

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Leiah Eve Cattin was born to DeSoto Acres residents Nadya and David Cattin at 1:34 p.m., Sept. 11, 2010.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2010
Birth Announcements: September 2010

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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This home in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch sold for $420,000. It features 2,485 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 29, 2010
Ranch Country Club home sells for $420,000

Donald and Debra Loheide, The Villages, sold their home at 8119 Championship Court to Frank and Arline Stein, Bradenton, for $420,000.

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Marianne LeBar has been a member of Sarasota Association of Realtors since 1995.
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  • September 29, 2010
Business Observer 09.30.10

Marianne LeBar, a Realtor with Michael Saunders & Company, has been awarded the Performance Management Network Designation by the Women's Council of Realtors.

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Coach Perri Hankins says Loni Shamble is a leader for the Lady Mustangs volleyball team.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Loni Shamble

As a middle blocker, Lakewood Ranch High School senior Loni Shamble has one of the toughest positions on the court.

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Lakewood's Devin McDermott ran more than 300 miles last summer to prepare for the cross country season.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 29, 2010
Return to form

After a breakout performance her freshman year, Lakewood Ranch High School junior Devin McDermott is a big reason why the Lady Mustangs currently are ranked No. 1 in Class 3A.

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Coach Perri Hankins says Loni Shamble is a leader on the Lady Mustangs volleyball team.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Loni Shamble

As a middle blocker, Lakewood Ranch High School senior Loni Shamble has one of the toughest positions on the court.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2010
Community Golf Scores 09.15.10 to 09.22.10

Golfers post impressive scores on East County courses.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2010
Observer hosts essay contest

The East County Observer and Synovus Bank are hosting an essay contest to help celebrate the 15th anniversary of the first home sold in Lakewood Ranch.

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This curious sandhill crane greeted motorists as they filled up at the Mobil gas station in Lakewood Ranch Sept. 24.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 28, 2010
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Curious Crane

This curious sandhill crane greeted motorists as they filled up at the Mobil gas station in Lakewood Ranch Sept. 24.

  • East County
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Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2010
Concession complete course improvements

The Concession Golf Club completed recently enhancements to the 7,470-yard course.

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