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East County

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2010
East County Births

The East County Observer congratulates all the parents who recently celebrated the births of their new bundles of joy. The East County Observer publishes birth announcements the last issue of each month.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2010
Crafters group lends expertise to comfort injured soldiers

Braden River Presbyterian Church's Lady Crafters group has adopted The Handmade Afghans Project as a focus for 2010.

  • East County
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  • Mark Gordon
  • January 27, 2010
Concede Nothing

Retired executive Bruce Cassidy hopes he doesn't shank his multimillion-dollar bet on The Concession golf course. Cassidy remains positive in this economy.

  • East County
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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 27, 2010
Hospital CEO completes 165-mile bike ride

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO Jim Wilson biked from Miami to Key West during the Southern Most AIDS/HIV Bike Ride earlier this month.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2010
Cops Corner 1.29.10

Jan. 14 10 a.m. -- 636 67th Street Circle East. Theft. The complainant reported her wallet and its contents were stolen from the Cracker Barrel restaurant.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 27, 2010
Ranch Animal Hospital welcomes talented pups

More than 25 four-legged friends and their owners came out to show off their talents Jan. 23, during Ranch Animal Hospital's dog-show fundraiser.

  • East County
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  • Adam Hughes
  • January 27, 2010
Waterlefe Club home sells for $1.18 million

A home in Waterlefe Golf and River Club tops the transactions in East County. David Peck sold his home at 10309 Riverbank Terrace to James and Ann Wolcott, Bradenton, for $1,183,100.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2010
Business Observer

Dairy Queen to celebrate grand opening on S.R. 70; Builders Association honors Neal Communities; and Lakewood Ranch Real Estate off to solid start.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 27, 2010
Lady Mustangs blank Lady Tigers

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team captured the Class 4A-District 10 title with a 4-0 victory over Palmetto Jan. 23. The team posted a 7-0 district record.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 27, 2010
Dick Vitale named Man of the Year

Lakewood Ranch resident Dick Vitale was named Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay's Man of the Year last month. Vitale will be honored during a black-tie gala May 15.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 27, 2010
Volleyball players keep skills fresh

Dozens of East County players have joined club volleyball teams to prepare for the regular season.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 27, 2010
Sports in Brief

Pairs figure skaters will compete in 2010 Olympics; Mustang grapplers finish fifth at 10-team duals; and more.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 27, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Peter Latham

Lakewood Ranch High senior Peter Latham recorded a pin in the 215-pound weight class to help the host Mustangs defeat Sarasota 39-30 Jan. 20. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2010
Deputies keep eyes on school zone

Local law enforcement agencies again are stepping up enforcement for the school zone at State Road 70 and River Club Boulevard.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2010
Lakewood theater group earns 'superior' ratings

The Lakewood Ranch High School Drama Department earned accolades for its one-act play, '(Ab)Normal' during the International Thespian Society District 6 competition.

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