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East County

    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 9, 2014
Thrice Champs

The Sarasota Crew won 23 gold medals to capture its third-consecutive team championship at the 2014 FSRA Western District Championship April 5, at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2014
Business Reports

Founders Club model The Girona set to open in May; Beth Barnett joins Sotheby's team; Davis acquires CornerStone Title

  • East County
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This Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home, which has three bedrooms, three baths, two half-baths, a pool and 3,972 square feet of living area, sold for $1,032,000. (Photo by Pam Eubanks)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 9, 2014
Country Club Village home sells for $1.03M

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Shayla Bianchi submitted this photo of an owl perched on a tree near Greenbrook Adventure Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2014
Weather: East County

Shayla Bianchi submitted this photo of an owl perched on a tree near Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Katie Norvell has volunteered at Cat Depot since the grand opening of its current facility in 2010. She says she enjoys the organization's mission and high-energy atmosphere.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 8, 2014
The Good News: Katie Norvell

Cat Depot volunteers find rewards in the organization's mission to save lives and provide shelter for homeless cats.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
There is no immediate information about the reason for the road closure.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 8, 2014
Manatee County Public Works announces road closure

Winding Stream Way, from Upper Manatee River Road to the second exit and entry into the Waterlefe community, will be closed beginning Tuesday, April 8, through May 7.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 8, 2014
UPDATE: Funeral specifics set for East County man hit on his bicycle

Donald Mader's family will hold a funeral for him at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 9, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 7461 Prospect Road, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
After being hit by a driver who ran a red light April 4, 83-year-old Donald Mader died April 5, at Blake Medical Center.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 7, 2014
Pedestrian on bicycle killed by driver

Eighty-three-year-old Donald Mader died April 5, after suffering major injuries from a vehicle hitting him on his bicycle.

  • East County
  • News
Alaina Kimsey portrays a seahorse.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: School of Russian Ballet 'Little Mermaid'

Students of the School of Russian Ballet performed 'The Little Mermaid' April 5, marking the show's first performance in the United States.

  • East County
  • News
The board will also vote on whether to adopt revised procedures for its meetings.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 7, 2014
BOCC to talk 44th Ave E. extension at meeting

At its April 7 meeting, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will consider a motion to authorize eminent domain proceedings related to the extension of 44th Avenue East to 19th Street Court East and 30th Street East.

  • East County
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The winning team, Ten Oaks Polo, poses with Matt and Lisa Walsh of the Observer Media Group.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Observer Cup

The Sarasota Polo Club hosted the Observer Cup Sunday, April 6. Ten Oaks Polo defeated Siaana Polo in the match, which the Observer Media Group hosted.

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Corissa Grothe prepares to “smooch” Kris Kringle.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Spring Carnival

Animal lovers gathered April 5 at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue's Adoption Center for the shelter's Spring Carnival. Food vendors, homemade dog treats by girl scouts, a bounce house, other activities took over the grounds at the East County animal rescue. Dollars raised benefited Honor and its animal occupants, to fund supplies to aide shelter volunteers in caring for the dogs and cats.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brian and Andrea McKnight with their son, Jackson, 2, attended Music on Main for the first time.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch hosted its regular first Friday event, Music on Main, April 4. This month's event featured music by The Ventura's. Proceeds from the event benefited Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, a local non-profit.

  • East County
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As part of a nationwide initiative to comb through parks, beaches and other recreational staples within neighborhoods, Keep Manatee Beautiful will host The Great American Cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon April 5, at 1289 Hagle Park Road, Bradenton.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 4, 2014
Volunteers to converge for river cleanup

As part of Keep America Beautiful, Keep Manatee Beautiful will host The Great American Cleanup of Upper Manatee River, from 9 a.m. to noon April 5.

  • East County
  • News
Attendees danced at January's Music on Main.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 4, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

Music on Main, Lakewood Ranch's regular first Friday event, happens tonight.

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