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In the highlight of his military career, John Zorack sat in the presidential reviewing stand with President Richard Nixon at Nixon's 1962 inauguration.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • March 13, 2013
Your Neighbor: John Zorack

John Zorack remembers everything so that his grandchildren never wonder, "What did Grandpa do?"

  • East County
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This home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch, which has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,086 square feet of living area, sold for $785,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 13, 2013
Home in Country Club Village sells for $785,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Andre and Letty Taburiaux, trustees, of Sarasota, sold the home at 8056 Royal Birkdale Circle to Paul and Kathleen Melnichuk, of Ontario, Canada, for $785,000

  • East County
  • Real Estate
East County resident Richard Bottorff submitted this photo of a sunset at Jiggs Landing.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Weather Photo: Benchmark View

East County resident Richard Bottorff submitted this photo of a sunset at Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2013
Commission takes tax to public

The levy of a discretionary indigent healthcare sales surtax will go on the ballot this summer.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch gun club gets second letter of intent to approve
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 12, 2013
March 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: City of Sarasota staff recommends homeless solution; Lakewood Ranch gun club gets second letter of intent to approve; Capt. Mark Kelly speaks about background and background checks; 'American Ninja Warrior' performs parkour at SRQ

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In her March 11 letter, Lori Dorman pointed to findings by an engineer hired by Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, the club's developer, who ran sound tests around the proposed property.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 12, 2013
Lakewood Ranch gun club gets second letter of intent to approve

Manatee County Hearing Officer Lori Dorman issued her second letter of intent to approve a special permit for the Ancient Oak Gun Club March 11.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 12, 2013
Leadbetter takes on new role

David Leadbetter was recently named the new Instruction Advisor at The Concession Golf Club

  • East County
  • Sports
Fewer Sarasota residents vote early in city election
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 11, 2013
March 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Fewer Sarasota residents vote early in city election; Traffic Advisory Council to consider Village parking; Manatee County to consider healthcare surtax; Black Tie Untied

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2013
Manatee County to consider healthcare surtax

Manatee County commissioners will decide whether to move forward with a surtax to fund indigent health care in the community, during it's March 12 meeting.

  • East County
  • News
Janice Woods, Verla Heotis and Irene Ward promoted "Play for Pink" accessories.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale 'Play for Pink'

Nearly 90 golfers hit the greenways March 9, at the Rosedale Golf & Country Club, for the annual Play for P.I.N.K golf tournament and luncheon.

  • East County
  • News
Toi and Sandy Estes credited their matching purple hues to “unintentional coordination.”
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: UPWC Diamond and Crystal Ball

The University Park Women's Club held its annual charity event, the Diamond and Crystal Ball, March 9. Themed 'A Night at the Copa,' the event featured an auction, with proceeds going to the Just for Girls Academy in Bradenton.

  • East County
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Emilie Pinho walked with her son, Matthew.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: MS Walk

East County residents gathered to support friends with multiple sclerosis March 9, during the Walk MS on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Sixth-graders Ashley Cole and Karagan Murfin used chairs as props in their routine.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Haile Dance Off

Haile Middle School students kicked off their Spring Break with a special "So You Think You Can Dance" competition March 8, at the end of school.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Models: Joyce Leone, Linda Wilson, Joyce Giaconia, Nedra Duffy, Pat Viani, Betsy Marker, June Hartlieb and Susan Gorney
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fashion Show

The Tara Golf & Country Club sashayed into a new season with its Spring Fashion Show March 8. Models, who are all members of the country club, wore Chico's clothing from the store in St. Armands Circle.

  • East County
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Jackson Wolfe, Jeremiah Parker and James Ganey all are in second grade.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Gullett Walk-a-Thon

Children at Gullett Elementary School walked for a cause March 8, helping the school's Parent Teacher Organization raise more than $17,000.

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