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  • January 23, 2013
University Park group aids SPARCC

The University Park Country Club Ladies Club Golf Association recently donated $2,050 to Sarasota Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, known as SPARCC.

  • East County
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Rae and Bob Levene
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2013
Families participate in 'food fest'

East County residents pitched in Jan. 13, at Temple Sinai, as the temple hosted its fifth Jewish Food Festival.

  • East County
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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • January 23, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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  • Opinion
The Boston Crusaders color guard poses at the Inaugural Parade. Lakewood Ranch sophomore Sammy Hyatt is second from right in the back row. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 23, 2013
March of a Lifetime: Inaugural Day Parade

Greta Curry, Sammy Hyatt and Matt Vaadi marched in the 57th Inaugural Day Parade with the Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey honored Financial Director Steve Zielinski for completing five years of service.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2013
IDA selects facility contractor

The Lakewood Ranch IDA will hire Magnum Builders of Sarasota to construct its new maintenance facility.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2013
The Blackstone buy-up

Blackstone Group's Invitation Homes has purchased more than 100 distressed homes in Manatee County, with plans to rent the properties.

  • East County
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Lexi Brown loved animals, had a goofy sense of humor and always smiled. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 23, 2013
Lexi Brown shared life of joy

The 10-year-old fifth-grader at Gene Witt Elementary, known for her wide smile, goofy antics and love for animals, touched everyone she encountered.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Sweetbay Supermarket at 8750 State Road 70 E., Bradenton, will be one of 33 Sweetbay groceries to close by mid-February.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2013
Sweetbay announces closures

The East County Sweetbay Supermarket location will close by Feb. 13.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2013
SIDELINES

Braden River girls set new school records; Braden River prepares for sandbox tourney; Pirates to host 5K run/walk; Cardinal Mooney Cougars tame ODA Thunder

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2013
News Briefs

Half marathon yields temporary road closure; Serenity Creek Subdivision to expand

  • East County
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Rinehart Homes Sales Manager Luis Solari, owner Steve Rinehart and Project Manager Tesha Wood are thrilled the community already has had 17 home pre-sales. Courtesy.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2013
The Cottages at San Casciano construction begins

If you want to find the area's newest residential community, just look toward the water tower.

  • East County
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Gary Booher, James Rogoze, Susan Ellis, Irwin Davis and Joe Novarro
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 23, 2013
Country Club West residents welcome association autonomy

The newly resident-controlled, experience-heavy board vows to fight for the homeowners and work closely with Community Development District 6.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Planning and Zoning official John Osborne presented details of a two-year study on possible growth-management strategies Jan. 15.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2013
How Will We Grow? 'Staying the Course'

MANATEE COUNTY - Density is a consistent topic when it comes to discussions of development. This discussion was no exception.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Seniors Michelle Tran, Cayton Chrisman and Lyndsey Nguyen all began weightlifting three years ago as a requirement for cheerleading. The girls have since developed a passion for the sport.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 23, 2013
Building a champion: BRHS girls weightlifting team

Braden River High girls weightlifting coach and alumnae Ali Lacey wants to bring success to the Lady Pirates girls weightlifting team.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team captured its fourth-consecutive district title with a 3-0 victory over Venice in the Class 4A-District 11 championship Jan. 11. Photos by Tom Hubbard.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 23, 2013
LWR girls soccer captures four-peat district title

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team captured its fourth-consecutive district title with a 3-0 victory over Venice in the Class 4A-District 11 championship Jan. 18.

  • East County
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