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This Country Club Village of Lakewood Ranch home, which has three bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,950 square feet of living area, sold for $1.26 million. Photo by Josh Siegel.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • November 7, 2012
Home in Country Club Village sells for $1.26 million

A home in Country Club Village of Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Robert Bradbury, of Sarasota, sold his home at 13232 Palmers Creek Terrace to David and Lisa Grain, of Sarasota, for $1.26 million.

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John Robinson took this photo of the sun setting in Myakka River State Park.
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  • November 7, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

John Robinson took this photo of the sun setting in Myakka River State Park.

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GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Sarasota residents Nilda and David Mager read their Observer everywhere they go — even Sicily, Italy!
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  • November 7, 2012
Oh, the places we'll go ...

The Observer has logged thousands of miles this year, traveling to and from unique places all around the world.

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The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team will travel to Winter Haven for the Class 6A-Region 3 finals Nov. 10.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2012
Lady Mustangs sweep way into regional final

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Tampa Sickles 25-16, 25-11, 25-17 in a Class 6A-Region 3 semifinal Nov. 6.

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Vanessa Baugh, winner of the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners District 5 seat, hugs a supporter. Photo by Josh Siegel.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2012
Manatee County reports election results

All Manatee County precincts have reported in for the 2012 general election.

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Watch our video for detailed cooking instructions and more about Euphemia Haye, and the Sarasota-Manatee Originals.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 6, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Chef Raymond Arpke

This week the Observer went in the kitchen with chef Raymond Arpke of Euphemia Haye, a Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurant. Read more about the trip in our candid "In the Kitchen" special.

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It is expected to take until approximately 5 p.m. tonight to make the repairs. Only the left travel lane is still flowing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2012
UPDATE: Accident on I-75 due to dropped cell phone

According to a report by Florida Highway Patrol, a crash earlier today has caused the right and center southbound travel lanes of Interstate 75 near the 231 mile marker to be closed for repair.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • November 6, 2012
Taylor Morrison announces golf course addition to Esplanade

Officials from Taylor Morrison say the company bought nearly 400 acres of land adjacent to Esplanade to add an golf course to the community.

  • East County
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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
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  • November 5, 2012
Nov. 5: Daily Headlines Video

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Team Silverbacks walked in memory of David Gigliotti.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Light the Night fundraiser

East County residents remembered loved ones lost to leukemia and lymphoma and rallied for a cure, as The Luekemia & Lymphoma Society hosted its annual Light the Night fundraiser Nov. 3, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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Join Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 2, 2012
Nov. 2: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Dog Days of Autumn

This weekend's event will combine the cause of animals with family fun.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2012
Mixon offers sweet treat too servicemen

The fruit farm will offer free ice cream to first responders Nov. 3, 5 and 6.

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Diane Stabile shared a table with Bonnie Schiavone and Betty Hon.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo Grill 5th Anniversary

Polo Grill and Bar owners Tommy and Jaymie Klauber celebrated their restaurant's fifth anniversary with a special anniversary party Nov. 1.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Averi Douglas received a balloon hat from a clown.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Night of Light

The Tabernacle Church hosted the Night of Light on Oct. 31, a free family alternative to Halloween. Nearly 1,000 attendees dressed as superheroes as they enjoyed pony rides, hayrides, carnival games, bounce houses, balloons and rock climbing. Food vendors included Chik-Fil-A and Auntie Anne's. The inaugural Night of Light was in 1987.

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