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  • Michael Eng
  • May 14, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Woodland Spring Fling

Events will include The Great American Hamburger Cook Off, a two-mile race to raise money for Haiti, relay races and carnival-style games.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Vanessa Moody
  • May 14, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: ODA seniors

Now at the close of their high school careers, some Out-of-Door Academy seniors share what they have learned at ODA and pass on their wisdom to incoming freshman.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 14, 2010
Fencing Academy wins division championship

The Sarasota Fencing Academy & Club won its first division championship May 8-9, defeating 15 other established clubs in the United States Fencing Association's Central Florida Division.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Vanessa Moody
  • May 13, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Summer Blockbusters

With summertime fast approaching, Hollywood already has announced much of its summer blockbuster lineup. The Observer caught up with some movie buffs at Lakewood Ranch Cinemas May 12 to find out which flicks are garnering the most hype.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 13, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Rogan & Associates

The financial planning firm Rogan & Associates will celebrate the opening of its new East County location with a special open house tonight.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 12, 2010
Mustangs gear up for summer camp

The Mustang Baseball Club, Inc. will host its 3rd annual Mustang Baseball Camp from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 21-25 and July 12-16.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 12, 2010
Tryouts set for Mustang Baseball Club

The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team will hold tryouts for its Mustang Baseball Club Team at 4:30 p.m., May 20-21 at the school.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2010
Sarasota approves Ranch's Villages

Officials of Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch breathed a sigh of relief today as Sarasota County commissioners approved plans for the Villages of Lakewood Ranch South.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2010
THE GREAT DEBATE: Fishkind says Lakewood incorporation feasible

The Incorporation Study Committee will hold a public forum on the analysis and its results at 7 p.m., May 25, at The Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2010
THE GREAT DEBATE: New group questions incorporation

Friends of Lakewood Ranch is working to raise awareness about potential negative consequences of incorporation.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2010
Ranch couple dedicates new home to guide dogs

Chris and Lynn McNamee are opening their home in The Lake Club as a fundraiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2010
Death prompts changes at Ranch intersection

The Florida Department of Transportation and Manatee County are making changes along Post Boulevard and State Road 70 after a woman was killed there about six months ago.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2010
Musician, golf pro add star power to Payton event

Musician David Nail and golfer Victoria Tanco will be among those supporting The Payton Wright Foundation May 14.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2010
News Briefs 05.13.10

The trial of former Braden River High School football coach Josh Hunter, out on bond on a DUI manslaughter charge, was slated to begin this week with jury selection starting May 10.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 12, 2010
YOUNG BLOOD

Competing in their third state meet of the year, sophomore Devin McDermott and freshmen Kristin Zarrella and Ashley Platt helped lead the Lakewood Ranch High girls track team to a ninth-place finish at the Class 3A state meet May 7 in Winter Park.

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