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This home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch, which has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,999 square feet of living area, sold for $780,000. Photo by Josh Siegel.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • February 13, 2013
Country Club Village home sells for $780,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Timothy and Theresa Young, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 7139 Beechmont Terrace to John and Dianne Frestel, of Sarasota, for $780,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
East County resident Kim Gennocro submitted this photo of a sunrise on Silverado Circle in River Club neighborhood.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
Weather Photo: MORNING REFLECTION

East County resident Kim Gennocro submitted this photo of a sunrise on Silverado Circle in River Club neighborhood.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2013
Lakewood Ranch Little League to fight for sponsorship signs

Representatives of the Lakewood Ranch Little League today will speak with Manatee County commissioners today about the situation.

  • East County
  • News
Former employee of Nokomis business arrested for Scheme to Defraud
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 12, 2013
Feb. 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Former employee of Nokomis business arrested for Scheme to Defraud; Florida Senate committee looks at outdoor smoking; Manatee superintendent finalists interview one-on-one with board today

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 12, 2013
Ranch wrestler heads back to state tournament

Lakewood Ranch High senior Blake Riley-Hawkins finished fourth in the 132-pound weight class at the Class 2A-Region 3 tournament Feb. 8-9 in Charlotte to advance to the FHSAA Finals Feb. 15-16, at the Lakeland Center.

  • East County
  • Sports
The candidates are: Pam Stewart, Diana Greene, Dr. Constance Jones, Kathryn LeRoy, Rick Mills and Dr. John Carvelli.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 12, 2013
Manatee superintendent finalists interview one-on-one with board today

The six finalists for the superintendent of Manatee County Schools are interviewing one-on-one with the school board today.

  • East County
  • News
A true sign that "season" is here: sell-out events.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 11, 2013
Feb. 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Commission approves hirings; Firefighter union to vote on contract; Commission candidates face-off during public debate; Black Tie Untied

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Allegria Bouquet with Merry Del Monte and Martha Pino
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Lady Fashion Show

Nearly 400 ladies of the Saint Clare of Assisi Women's Guild at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church turned out Feb. 9 for the organization's sixth annual fashion show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Spyridoula Collum danced Hellenic Folk. She used to teach belly dancing for nearly 30 years
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Greek Glendi

The St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church held its 29th annual Greek Glendi Feb. 7 though Feb. 10. 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
Ron, Dominic, Yoanna and Ryan Javante
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Willis Movie Night

More than 300 people sat under the stars outside Willis Elementary School to watch 'Despicable Me' at the school's movie night Feb. 8. The school's fifth grade parent committee ran the food stands at its second Willis Movie Night this school year.

  • East County
  • News
Lizzy Ebury, Anmarie Jeter and Jordan Cangro beat their fathers to the dance floor.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Sweetheart Dance

Braden River Elementary School female students gave their fathers and grandfathers a pre-Valentines Day treat at the school's Sweetheart Dance Feb. 8. Formerly called the Father/Daughter Dance, the event featured dancing, fancy dresses and dessert.

  • East County
  • Schools
Linda Hooey and Susan Cotter of Lindt Chocolate
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 50th Annual Chamber Dinner

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 50th Annual Chamber Dinner - and 124 years in business - Feb. 7 at Polo Grill & Bar.

  • East County
  • News
Don't miss this weekend's best bets!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 8, 2013
Feb. 8: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Traffic Light caused Longboat delays Thursday; Heritage Harbour CDD meeting results in two resignations; 'Mowingate' fix focus of budget workshop

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 8, 2013
Riverview holds off Tampa Plant

The Riverview High girls basketball team defeated Tampa Plant 57-42 in the Class 8A-Region 2 quarterfinals Feb. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
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