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Photos by Jen Blanco Lakewood Ranch's Martin Martinez fights a North Port defender for possession Feb. 7.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 12, 2014
Historic run

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team will make its first Final Four appearance Feb. 14 in Melbourne.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 12, 2014
Sidelines

Lakewood Ranch High Wrestling; GSJGA golfers tee off for WTS; Pirates coach resigns; Inspiration Academy opens season undefeated

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 12, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Vickie LaChance keeps her husband, Earl, happy by making him and his softball teammates sandwiches.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 12, 2014
Second chance for love

Earl LaChance took a chance on love when courting his wife, Vickie. Today they thrive in a relationship based on communication, sacrifice and, of course, sandwiches.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pam Eubanks. This home in Country Club Village, which has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,977 square feet of living area, sold for $1.5 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 12, 2014
Country Club Village home sells for $1.5 million

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

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Bahman Badiee submitted this photo of kayakers at sunset, taken near Robinson Preserve.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
Weather: East County

Bahman Badiee submitted this photo of kayakers at sunset, taken near Robinson Preserve.

  • East County
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Kristen Little, center, with volunteers Chuck and Joan Stahlman at an adoption event in downtown Sarasota. The Sarasota County shelter holds adoption events weekly.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 11, 2014
The Good News: Kristen Little

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Animal Services gives stray animals a forever home by matching them with adoptees.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Manatee County government now offers a way for business owners to connect with their community during emergencies.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 11, 2014
Online tool created to help businesses recover from natural disasters

The Manatee County government created a directory for businesses, in order to help owners get 'back on their feet' after emergencies.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 11, 2014
East Manatee Fire honors its staff

The East Manatee Fire Rescue District named its 2013 Firefighter of the Year and announced promotions at an event Monday.

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Manatee County School District finance staff said it needs to sell the Braden River High School property to balance its budget.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 11, 2014
School board votes on contract to sell Braden River HS property

The Manatee County School Board will decide today if it wants to enter a contract to sell an undeveloped parcel of land at Braden River High School.

  • East County
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Mills says the district will close out the fiscal year with at least $8 million in reserves — a number that could shrink based on how much the district loses as a consequence of two state audits.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 10, 2014
Superintendent meets with state education commissioner

Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills is in Tallahassee today to meet with Pam Stewart, Florida Department of Education commissioner, in his bid to reduce costs owed to the state.

  • East County
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Ron and Joan Lang with John and Sheran Dahl
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale Military Ball

Residents of the Rosedale community celebrated the service of military veterans Feb. 8 during the sixth annual Military Ball Dinner Dance.

  • East County
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Breana Nasser and Ramzi Choeiry performed Hellenic dance.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Greek Glendi

The St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church held its 30th annual Greek Glendi Feb. 6 though Feb. 9. This year's edition featured Greek folk dancing, live music by ELLADA, a marketplace with jewelry and crafts, church tours and, of course, homemade Greek food.

  • East County
  • News
Sandy Russell with her 2-year-old son, Everett
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Gene Witt Elementary Winter Carnival

Gene Witt Elementary School students experienced a day of fun and games at the school's annual Winter Carnival Feb. 8.

  • East County
  • Schools
Nita Sebens and Pat Dennis, the High Priestess of the Ladies of the Oriental Shrine
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ladies Oriental Shrine 100th Anniversary Fashion Show

The Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America held its 100th Anniversary Fashion Show at Tara Golf and Country Club Feb. 8. Almost 100 guests came to support eight models who participated in the show.

  • East County
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