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Kevin Berkenbusch, Alec Puhalovich, Ashlyn Falahee and Bryan Dexter found a seat on the back of a pickup truck.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Sadie Hawkins

Lakewood Ranch High School's Student Government Association hosted its first Sadie Hawkins dance Feb. 7.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch freshman forward Sophia Falco is knocked off the ball by a Melbourne defender in the second half.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Girls Soccer vs. Melbourne Class 4A Final Four

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team saw its season come to an end with a 3-0 loss to Melbourne in the Class 4A state semifinals Feb. 7. The Lady Mustangs finished the season 24-1-1 and set new program records for most wins and shutouts in a season.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team is heading to the state semifinals for the first time in school history.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 7, 2014
Mustangs bound for Final Four

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team defeated Seminole 5-3 in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals Feb. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cowboys from Schroeder-Manatee Ranch this morning drove 100 head of cattle across University Parkway.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 7, 2014
Cowboys 'round up' annual SMR Cup

Cowboys and polo players will saddle up this weekend for the annual SMR Cup at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
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East County resident, Sam Woolf, 17, competes weekly on "American Idol."
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 6, 2014
Local student advances to next round of 'American Idol'

Braden River High student Sam Woolf, advanced to the next level on "American Idol."

  • East County
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Karen Slomba and volunteers from Nate's Honor Animal Rescue's Ranch Adoption Center brought in more than 60 dogs and cats, collectively, which they have bathed, vaccinated and will tend to until further notice.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 6, 2014
UPDATE: Nate's Honor Animal Rescue helps animals recover

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue is seeking donations to help animals confiscated from Napier's Family Farm and Animal Rescue recover.

  • East County
  • News
Students of USF's College of Hospitality and Technology Leadership, hosted an event to celebrate the school's newest addition — a culinary lab on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 6, 2014
USF culinary lab officially opens to the public

Faculty and students of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, and the Lakewood Ranch community, officially cut the ribbon on the school's new Culinary Innovation Lab Feb. 5.

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Riverview High seniors Katy Mixon, Jaclyn Knapczyk and Mason Fox were among 27 East County and Sarasota County athletes that signed today.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 5, 2014
Area athletes ink college choices

Twenty-seven East County and Sarasota County student athletes made their college choices known today during National Signing Day ceremonies at their respective high schools.

  • East County
  • Sports
Law enforcement authorities estimate more than 300 animals to be inside the raided facility.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 5, 2014
VIDEO: Animal sanctuary raided

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is leading a multi-agency raid of Napier's Log Cabin and Animal Sanctuary.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 5, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: A Bug's Paradise

This bug rested at Lakewood Ranch Main Street today.

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Savory Street offers a continental menu of homemade dishes for a full breakfast, lunch and dinner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Savory Street

Join us in the kitchen at Savory Street with co-owners Jim Lampl and chef Claudia Johnson as she prepares huitlacoche crepes with wild mushrooms and poblano sauce au gratin.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 5, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Unique Visitor

This bug stopped to rest in the parking lot of Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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  • News
The burglar(s) stole high-priced jewelry and accessories.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 5, 2014
Heritage Harbour homes burglarized

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is looking for suspects in the burglaries, which occurred back-to-back this weekend.

  • East County
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Seven-year-old Dylan McClintock enjoys eggs with his grandfather Don Gilmore.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Grandparents' Breakfast at Freedom Elementary

Freedom Elementary students brought their grandparents to school to socialize and munch on an early morning meal, for the Grandparents' Breakfast event Feb. 5.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2014
Speech sensation

Sgt. First Class Cory Remsburg's story - one of courage, struggle and survival after being seriously injured during his last tour in Afghanistan - not only brought the room to a standing ovation Jan. 28 at the White House during President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, but it earned a standing ovation at home, as well.

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