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Braden River senior running back Carlos Crawford scored a touchdown in the Pirates’ 21-6 victory over rival Lakewood Ranch Sept. 19.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 29, 2014
Sports: Top moments of 2014

The Observer recaps the top sports moments of 2014.

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Photo by Doreen Steinhauser
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2014
Natural beauty

Looking back through our archives of weather photos in 2014, picking our best submissions was a near-impossible task.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2014
2014: The best of Cops Corner

The Observer counts down the top Cops Corners from 2014.

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12552 Highfield Circle
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  • Adam Hughes
  • December 29, 2014
2014: Top 10 real estate transactions

The Observer counts down the top 10 sales of the year, recorded Jan. 1 through Dec. 18, for the East County area.

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Patrons will have the options to dine in, carry out or use the drive-thru. PDQ also offers catering services.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 29, 2014
Top Stories - East County: September

The PDQ (People Dedicated to Quality) restaurant chain is known for its fresh chicken tenders, sandwiches and salads and homemade sauces and dressings.

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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 28, 2014
Top Stories - East County: August

The last Lakewood Ranch Main Street farmers market was held in November 2011.

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A Bass Pro Shops rendering shows plans for the outdoor retailer's 14th Florida store, which is slated to be part of the Fruitville Initiative.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 27, 2014
Top Stories - East County: July

The outdoor retailer announced plans yesterday for an 80,000-square-foot store as part of a larger mixed-use development at the intersection of I-75 and Fruitville Road.

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Ellen and Dave Gerth have filed three lawsuits related to the murder of Ellen Gerth's late mother, Lakewood Ranch resident Ina Gross.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 26, 2014
Top Stories - East County: June

Ellen Gerth vows to keep her brother from benefiting from their mother's death.

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The Saks Fifth Avenue sign was attached to the exterior of the mall this week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 25, 2014
Top Stories - East County: May

Crate & Barrel and J. Crew have committed to locations at the new Mall at University Town Center.

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A double diverging diamond interchange has been proposed by the Florida Department of Transportation.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 24, 2014
Top Stories - East County: April

The state Legislature has eliminated a proposal for $100 million in transportation funding from the budget. FDOT planned to use some of the money for improvements to Interstate 75 at University Parkway.

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The Florida Department of Transportation plans to improve the I-75/University Parkway interchange to relieve traffic congestion.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 23, 2014
Top Stories - East County: March

To expedite I-75 improvements, Sarasota and Manatee counties will commit to extend two roadways. Only, those roads depend on the counties approving an SMR development.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2014
He's a swinging sensation

When Gus Andreone, 103, teed it up at the Lakes Course of Sarasota's Palm-Aire Country Club, he expected to shoot under his age - he usually does.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2014
'Excellent' mentors recognized

One East County teacher may officially be coined 'excellent.'

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Jake Dube has won two district championships and a regional championship over the past three seasons.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 22, 2014
Central focus

Lakewood Ranch High senior Jake Dube switched positions from right midfield to center midfield for the first time this year and is playing productively.

  • East County
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