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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 10, 2010
University Park home sells for $800K

David and Mary Lock sold their home at 8124 Regents Court to Peter and Theresa Wride, University Park, for $800,000.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 10, 2010
Lifting quartet pumped for states

Braden River's Tevin Bryant and Chris Wong and Lakewood Ranch's Steve Birakis and Mike Myers all advanced to the state finals last year.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 10, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brittany Kilduff

The Observer spotlights Lakewood softball pitcher Brittany Kulduff.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 10, 2010
SPORTS BRIEFS 03.11.10

Heritage Harbour resident Domenico Geminiani won his fourth tournament of the Florida Junior Tour (13-15) season March 6-7 at Lake Wales Country Club.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101

East County PGA Professionals share tips for improving your game.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2010
Thunder swing past Mustangs

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team defeated Northside Christian School 6-4 March 8.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2010
Burglars target University Pines

Six vehicles in the community were burglarized morning.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2010
No shortened school day Wednesday

Manatee County Public Schools students will have a full day of school tomorrow because of FCAT testing.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 8, 2010
Vern Buchanan visits Braden River

U.S. Rep Vern Buchanan spoke about government and hard work to about 100 students at Braden River Middle School March 8.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 8, 2010
Prep Scoreboard

Scores and highlights from the week of March 1-5.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2010
Pirates name new head coach

Braden River High officially named Don Purvis as its new head football coach March 4.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2010
Mustangs remain perfect

The Lakewood Ranch High boys tennis team defeated Manatee, Berkeley Prep and Sarasota this week.

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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 5, 2010
Arrest made in BB&T Bank robbery

Detectives have arrested Tony Nealy, 22, in connection with Monday's robbery at BB&T Bank, 5375 University Parkway.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2010
Lady Mustangs shut out Lady Tigers

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Palmetto 16-0 March 2.

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  • Michael Eng
  • March 3, 2010
Detectives make arrest in Lichon murder

Jose Luis Marrero, 34, was charged in the shooting death of Lauren Lichon, 23, Wednesday at the Manatee County Courthouse while he was attending a hearing on an unrelated charge.

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