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This home in Lake Club, which has three bedrooms, four baths, one half-bath, a pool and 3,834 square feet of living area, sold for $1,217,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 6, 2013
A home in Lake Club sells for $1,217,000

A home in Lake Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate. ARH Models LLC sold the home at 16018 Topsail Terrace to Stephen Switlyk, of Longboat Key, for $1,217,000.

  • East County
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Wagner Realty adds business brokerage specialists
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Wagner Realty adds business brokerage specialists; Chamber survey shows economic upswing; Ranch builder continues Booker High School renovation

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East County resident Edie Abate submitted this photo of sunset taken through her sunglasses at Bradenton Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2013
Weather Photo: Made in the shades

East County resident Edie Abate submitted this photo of sunset taken through her sunglasses at Bradenton Beach.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 5, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • East County
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Sarasota deputies arrest woman after car chase. Learn more about it in today's headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 5, 2013
March 5: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota deputies arrest woman after car chase; Sarasota County Commission approves road closure; Manatee Schools names its Educator of the Year tomorrow; Lakewood Ranch remembers longtime manager

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The event begins at 7 p.m. at the new Manatee Technical Institute located on State Road 70 East.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 5, 2013
Manatee Schools names its Educator of the Year tomorrow

The Manatee County Schools Educator of the Year and Support Employee of the Year will be named tomorrow night when the district hosts the EdVantage Education Awards.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 5, 2013
Texas Roadhouse chain to open restaurant in Lakewood Ranch

The Texas Roadhouse restaurant has leased a buildiong near the new Walmart Supercenter in Lakewood Ranch and will open its new site in May.

  • East County
  • News
Roger Hill started working for Schroeder-Manatee Ranch in 1981.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 5, 2013
Lakewood Ranch remembers longtime manager

Roger Hill, ranch manager for Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, died March 1.

  • East County
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Untie your weekend with Black Tie Untied!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 4, 2013
March 4: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Town Commission set to modify tourism ordinance tonight; Rezone application considered for new Walmart on Beneva Road; Commissioners to consider rezone on North Trail parcel; Black Tie Untied

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sister Lucia Haas with The Rev. Fausto Stampiglia
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Gala

More than 200 guests gathered March 2, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom, Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School "Luck of the Irish" themed gala.

  • East County
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Ally Adamo reeled in her target.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Carnival

Families of McNeal Elementary School gathered March 2 in the school's courtyard for a carnival. Guests played carnival-style games, slid down slides and won prizes.

  • East County
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Brad, Bernice and Luca Bozman
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Family Bonfire Night

Students and families huddled on blankets and chairs and endured the cold at Braden River Elementary School's Family Bonfire Night March 1. Attendees played by the school's playground and ate S'mores and Chick-fil-A among other activities.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sharon Hoehn and Gracie Jo, who enjoyed meeting an author of a book about gardening
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mixon Orange Blossom Festival

Mixon's Orange Blossom Festival celebrated this year's citrus crop March 2-3. The World Famous Wallendas performed, while visitors shopped at arts and crafts booths, bought food, rode rides and could take a tram tour through the citrus groves.

  • East County
  • News
Danielle Buncik painted a yellow butterfly on the face of 4-year-old Abygail Jimenez.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Faith Kid's Carnival

Families of Faith Preschool and Faith United Church of Christ gathered March 2, at the church for the preschool's annual Kid's Carnival fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Suzanne Boissonneault shows her hand towels to Diane Grenier.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Horseshoe Cove Craft Sale

The Horseshoe Cove community hosted its annual Spring Fine Arts and Craft Sale March 2, at the park.

  • East County
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