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Eva Rey is the executive director for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Eva Rey
  • March 7, 2012
My View: Sunshine Week celebrates transparency

If you ever thought Sunshine laws exist to dictate the fantastic weather we experience in Florida, you are not alone.

  • East County
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Barb Alexander fell in love with polo after her husband, George, began playing.
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  • March 7, 2012
Lakewood Ranch resident celebrates 70th birthday with polo

Lakewood Ranch resident Barb Alexander will celebrate her 70th birthday playing polo March 10, at the Sarasota Polo Club.

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  • March 7, 2012
COMMENT: Rankings have no meaning without wins

When it comes to sports, or just about any type of competition, the driving force behind an individual or team's success is ultimately its will to win.

  • East County
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The Observer Miss Manatee softball team got off to a fast start this season. Courtesy photo.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2012
Observer teams swing into action

The Lakewood Ranch Little League and Miss Manatee Softball Observer teams both opened their spring seasons last month.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Kenya Yancy

Braden River sophomore Kenya Yancy hit a homerun in the bottom of the ninth inning, propelling the Lady Pirates to a 7-6 Class 7A-District 11 victory over Sarasota March 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
18 — The number of Lakewood Ranch Lightning Lacrosse players who had the opportunity to meet the 2012 USA Lacrosse Team.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2012
JUST THE STATS

15 - The number of hits the Braden River High softball team collected in its 6-3 victory over Venice Feb. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Ashley Bongart hopes to play in college and turn professional.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2012
Lakewood Ranch freshman phenom off to a fast start

Ashley Bongart, ranked 27th in the state of Florida's U18 rankings, is undefeated so far this season in both singles and doubles.

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Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2012
Wildcat defeats M&I Wealth Management in Sunday match

Wildcat defeated M&I Wealth Management 10-8 to win the Wayne Brown Tournament March 4.

  • East County
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Sheldon Paley, Cheryl Loeffler, Sales Manager David Kovalsky, Marian Kovalsky, Signature Sotheby’s International Realty President Judy Green and Janet Bassett. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 7, 2012
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Signature Sotheby's International Realty LBK office open for business; Andrew Bers Earns Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation; Koy thanks current and past clients

  • East County
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Josh Tuttle's parents introduced him to jazz when he was young. Now, he has completed his first album and already has plans for a second. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2012
Neighbors: Josh Tuttle

The Lakewood Ranch High School graduate now has his own radio show and will release his first album later this month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This Country Club of Lakewood Ranch home, which has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,304 square feet of living area, sold for $900,000. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 7, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Country Club home tops weekly sales

Two homes in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch top all transactions in this week's real estate. John and Joanne Zarrella sold their home at 13605 Legends Walk Terrace to Scott and Laura Richards, of Hinsdale, Ill., for $900,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Barbara Birkenberger took this sunset photo from her backyard in River Landings Bluff.
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  • March 7, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Barbara Birkenberger took this sunset photo from her backyard in River Landings Bluff.

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  • March 6, 2012
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Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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Bob Kessler, Clay Graham, Larry Wade and Bob Thompson, pictured with two-time Heisman trophy winner Archie Griffin, center, all hail from Zanesville, Ohio.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Archie Griffin Celebrity Golf Classic

More than one hundred golfers hit the course for the annual Archie Griffin Celebrity Golf Classic March 5-6 at The Concession Golf Club. Each of the 21 foursomes was paired up with a celebrity golfer, including two-time Heisman trophy winner Archie Griffin, Detroit Lions players Calvin Johnson and Ndamukong Suh and former NFL running back Robert Smith, among others. Proceeds from the event, which was hosted by the Concession Charities, will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 6, 2012
Planning Commission to consider development

The Manatee County Planning Commission will meet at 9 a.m. March 8.

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