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  • April 8, 2015
Community sports

East County community sports scores

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  • April 8, 2015
High 5 moments

The top five sports moments of the week

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Hunter Norton is an attorney in Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick’s Sarasota office. Photo by Pam Eubanks
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 8, 2015
Conversation with Hunter Norton

Mill Creek resident Hunter Norton, an attorney with Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, focuses his practice on business, construction and civil litigation.

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Each month, Greenbrook resident Joe Sidiski and other East County residents converge to change perceptions of ponds in their backyards. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 8, 2015
Group’s pond scheme leads to new brochure

A new brochure POPs up to educate residents about the role of ponds in Lakewood Ranch and how to protect them.

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  • April 8, 2015
News Briefs

Jenny Wallenda dies at 87; County seeks applications

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Franko Skugor of Serbia and Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo of Spain advanced to the men’s doubles finals of the 2014 Sarasota Open. File photo
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 8, 2015
Ranch nets Sarasota Open

After six years on Longboat Key, the Sarasota Open swings into the Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center.

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  • April 8, 2015
Sidelines

Smithers resigns as Cougars coach; ODA scores big on Senior Night; ODA crowns two county champs; Cougars top Mustangs

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 8, 2015
Who’s a good boy?

The Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch has its first certified Canine Good Citizen: Magnum, a 3-year-old Catahoula Leopard mix.

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  • April 8, 2015
Bean counter

Christian Lewis, 6, walked away from Lakewood Ranch Community Activities’ annual EGGstravaganza Easter event March 28, with a trophy-sized container of deliciousness.

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Jennifer Tullio has run 11 marathons for her son, Grayson, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The first race was the New York City Marathon. Courtesy photo
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 8, 2015
Mom goes the extra 26.2 miles for son

Two marathons divided by six days over two coasts add up to Jennifer Tullio’s most rigorous physical challenge yet. But she’s running for a reason.

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Heritage Harbour South’s newest resident is a young buck — a 1-year-old white-tailed deer residents call Bambi. Residents could face fines for feeding, petting or playing with the deer. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 8, 2015
The buck stops here

Do you feed or pet this young buck in Heritage Harbour South? These actions could cost big bucks — and end up harming the deer.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 8, 2015
Registration underway for i9 Sports camp

Registration for i9 Sports multi-sport summer camp is now available.

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The Manatee County School Board will discuss if and where the county needs more schools.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 6, 2015
Does East County need more schools?

The Manatee County School District will discuss its financial outlook, the need for more schools

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Jenny Wallenda is pictured with her grandson, Nik Wallenda, and his family. Jenny Wallenda died Friday at 87 years old. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2015
Wallenda matriarch dies at 87

Jenny Wallenda, matriarch of the famous tight-rope walking Wallenda family, died Friday.

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Twin Oaks Polo Club defeated the South Side club 8-7.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 6, 2015
Ten Oaks Polo Club defeats South Side 8-7 in Observer Group Cup

Jon Luke Beck, a Ten Oaks rider, won most valued player.

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