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"I'm primarily a children's librarian," said author Judith Leipold, a former media specialist at Braden River Elementary School. "This (project) was a total stretch for me."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 8, 2013
Larger than life: Rodeo legend Hub Hubbell

Former Braden River Elementary School media specialist Judith Leipold has written two books - one biography and one tall tale - based on the life of local East County rodeo legend Hub Hubbell, who died in 2012.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo by Josh Siegel
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 8, 2013
Your Neighbor: Bill Kennedy

Bill Kennedy is the "queen" of the relationship thriller.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch, which has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,973 square feet of living area, sold for $1,025,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 8, 2013
Country Club Village home sells for $1,025,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Joel and Rosalyn Ehrenpreis, of Longboat Key, sold their home at 7806 Mathern Court to Terry and Mary Shaffer, of New Wilmington, Pa., for $1,025,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Derek Nelson, president of Nelson Homes Inc.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Business Briefs

Nelson Homes is a young company on the rise; RE/MAX Alliance hires new agent; Red Elephant restaurant closes

  • East County
  • News
Bahman Badiee submitted this photo of sunset from his East County backyard.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Weather Photo: PLAYING PEEK-A-BOO

Bahman Badiee submitted this photo of sunset from his East County backyard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
At around 12:30 a.m. this morning, a man was followed to the Lost Creek Apartments complex by two suspects.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 7, 2013
Two stabbed in robbery attempt at Lakewood Ranch apartment complex

A man was followed to his residence in Lost Creek Apartments by two suspects, where he and a neighbor were stabbed.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 7, 2013
Sarasota Crew defends title

The Sarasota Crew successfully defended its overall team crown at the USRowing Southeast Junior District Championships May 4 and 5 in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota police arrest two men for running a marijuana operation. The arrest came after a six-month investigation conducted by narcotics unit detectives.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 6, 2013
May 6: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Three men severely injure man on Siesta Key Public Beach; Sarasota police arrest two men for running a marijuana operation; Commission to review Colony issues tonight

  • Longboat Key
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Beau Rials and Jeff Limbacher attended the event last year as well.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch YMCA Sicilian Dinner

YMCA supporters ate food, participated in a silent auction and watched the Kentucky Derby at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA's Sicilian 2nd Annual Interactive Dinner May 4. Proceeds from the event, held at Polo Bar and Grill's Fete Ballroom, benefited the Lakewood Ranch YMCA's Change the Odds scholarship program.

  • East County
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John and Regina Joly usually bet on a Kentucky Derby horse in Las Vegas.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ultimate Derby Party

Lifetime horse enthusiasts Tommy and Jaymie Klauber hosted the sixth annual Ultimate Derby Party at their restaurant, Polo Grill and Bar, May 4. Racing fans received complimentary servings of traditional Kentucky Derby food, including hot browns, hand biscuits and grit cakes, while attendees watched the horse race on big screens.

  • East County
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Marty Nichols and Mike Kaper showed off some Louisiana Crawfish
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Music Festival

Linger Lodge hosted the Braden River Music Festival and Gumbo Cook-off Saturday, May 4, at its restaurant and campground.'¨'¨'¨ The festival featured live bluegrass, Americana and Southern rock concerts and a gumbo cook-off, with festival attendees voting on the best-tasting gumbo.'¨'¨

  • East County
  • News
Veteran marathoners Betsy and Peter Laughlin and James Williamson
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls on the Run 5K

Nathan Benderson Park played host to a Girls on the Run 5K May 4. Proceeds from the event, sanctioned by the Manasota Track Club, went to Girls on the Run, a program of Girls Inc. of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Josh Lim and Emily Golden with Victor Lema and Hailey Golden and Ethan Weaver and Rebekah Jones
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Unmask the Night - Lakewood Ranch Prom

Lakewood Ranch held their prom Friday, May 3, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sierra Schappacher, Jackie Schoff and Talli Sharp celebrate following Lakewood Ranch’s 8-3 victory over River Ridge in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals May 3.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs. River Ridge

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated River Ridge 8-3 in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals May 3. With the win, the Lady Mustangs will advance to the Final Four May 10 in Vero Beach.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 3, 2013
Area teams fall in quarterfinals

Three local baseball teams saw their seasons come to an end in the regional quarterfinals May 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
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