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East County | Neighbors

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 26, 2014
Mixon Fruit Farms ready for annual orange festival

This weekend, the Mixons plan to compete with the 'happiest place on Earth' as the farm hosts its seventh annual Orange Blossom Festival, which celebrates oranges coming into season.

  • East County
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FUN IN THE SUN. Pat and Tim Lenz made sure to bring the East County Observer along on a recent Caribbean getaway to St. Maarten.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. We can't wait to see where The Observer will travel next!

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 26, 2014
Professional Partnership

LB3 Lacrosse recently announced a new partnership with the Monsters Lacrosse Academy, which will provide year-round opportunities for local youth lacrosse players.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 26, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 26, 2014
Sidelines

Lindsay hits home run for fund; Pirates notch district win; Flames qualify for state championships; Lady Thunder swing past Lady Indians

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 26, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 26, 2014
Trainer, athletes improve muscular reflexes

Sarasota resident Chris Vercelli is one of only three people in Florida certified as a Muscle Activation Techniques Master Specialist.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 26, 2014
Hillcroft defeats Villages 12-10

Hillcroft defeated The Villages 12-10 in the 12-goal Suncoast Porsche Cup Feb. 23 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
Weather: East County

Vincent Veneruso submitted this photo of sun rays shining through the trees in his backyard at sunrise.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 26, 2014
Home in Riva Trace sells for $722,400

A home in Riva Trace tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
Real Estate Reports

Lakewood Ranch developer expands to Naples; University Park Opens New Model

  • East County
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 25, 2014
The Good News: Jamie Uihlein

Four years ago, following a successful cancer treatment, Jamie Uihlein and his family created the Polo Under the Palms fundraiser to give back. This year's event will feature a local charity for the first time.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Gianna and Gabriella Pento fish with their friend Michael McQueeny.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Youth Fishing Tournament

More than 100 children grabbed their rods and reels and headed to Summerfield Lake for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.'s annual Youth Fishing Tournament Feb. 22.

  • East County
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Monty Childs, with OASIS founders Carol Sparrow and Randolph Locke, and friend Fred Benzing
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: OASIS Golf Tournament

East County-based Opera is for Animals: Singing is for Saving (OASIS) hosted its first fundraiser golf tournament Feb. 21, at the Palm-Aire Country Club. About 60 golfers hit the greenway for the cause of helping animals.

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