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Phill Phelan proposes to Kailee Burgess on Lakewood Ranch Main Street at Music On Main after a flash mob dance routine to Brad Paisley's "Wrapped Around."
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  • December 29, 2014
The Year in Pictures: November

The Observer shares its top photos from 2014.

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Mary and Newt McCollough enjoy the Old Braden River Historical Society’s boat parade.
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  • December 29, 2014
The Year in Pictures: December

The Observer shares the top photos from 2014.

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Braden River's Ahmad Dunbar, Cardinal Mooney’s Demardre Patterson and ODA's Josh Lerner race to the finish line in the 100-meter dash at The Out-of-Door Academy Invite March 22.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 29, 2014
2014: Year in sports

Building off of last year's successes, which included state championships, perfect records and remarkable comebacks, East County athletes made headlines in 2014, putting together yet another eventful and successful year filled with historic moments and monumental milestones.

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The Braden River football team outscored its opponents 392-149 en route to a 10-1 record in 2014.
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  • December 29, 2014
Sports: Top teams of 2014

The Observer names the top sports teams of 2014.

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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.
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  • 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
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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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