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Autistic student Paul Smith, who turns 18 in July, and his sister Michelle, 16, both attend Pinnacle Academy in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2011
Autism groups embark on artistic endeavor

In recognition of April as National Autism Awareness Month, East County-based Pinnacle Academy and MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome will host Art Across the Spectrum April 10.

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Culinary Organizer Jennifer Richter dishes out samples of a recipe featuring cabbage. Richter leads cooking demonstrations at the farm.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2011
Life on the Farm

A farm stand hidden off Caruso Road bears evidence of a family farming tradition that started in the early 1960s. Now husband-and-wife team Ben and Shelby King, along with their three children, and Ben's parents, Bob and Susan King, are working hard to offer fresh lettuce, zucchini, heirloom tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables to the East County. King Family Farm is located at 4630 60th St. E.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2011
Aquaterra rates irk Heritage Harbour CDD

Supervisors on the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District expect to discuss an agreement with their irrigation utility, Aquaterra, Thursday. However, rates likely will not be addressed as supervisors had hoped.

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Alyssa Elizabeth Call was born to Twin Rivers residents Stephanie and Randy Call at 8:17 p.m., Jan. 11, 2011.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Birth Announcements 04.07.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

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  • April 6, 2011
Birth Announcements 04.07.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

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  • April 6, 2011
Birth Announcements 04.07.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

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This home in The Lake Club sold for $900,000. It features four bedrooms and five-and-one-half bathrooms.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 6, 2011
Lake Club home tops weekly sales

A home in Lake Club tops all the transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls track teams set six records at the Florida Relays April 1-2 in Gainesville.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2011
JUST THE STATS: 04.07.11

See inside for the Observer's by-the-numbers breakdown of the week in East County sports.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2011
COMMENT: Girls prove football isn't just for boys

The first day of spring practice still may be some three weeks away, but football already has returned to Braden River High. Sort of.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jonathan Yarwood will receive his award at the British Open.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2011
Concession Golf Club pro earns international honor

Jonathan Yarwood, of The Concesssion's Jonathan Yarwood Golf Academy, will receive his UK PGA Master Professional status at the British Open.

  • East County
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Charlie George plays the catcher position.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2011
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Charlie George

Each week, the East County Observer will introduce one player from the Lakewood Ranch Little League Observer team.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2011
Sarasota-Manatee student makes USF football team

Ian Kitchell, a student at USF Sarasota-Manatee, recently made the USF Bulls football team.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2011
Undefeated Lady Pirates win softball tournament

The Braden River High softball team went undefeated to win the Diamondback Division of the 11th Annual Doc4Life Varsity Showdown April 1-3.

  • East County
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Bridget Lanier
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Bridget Lanier

Braden River sophomore Bridget Lanier won the long jump and the high jump helping lead the Lady Pirates to a first-place victory at the Palmetto Relays April 1.

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Jason Golden wears many hats: ministry director, chaplain and coach.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2011
Braden River coach leads faith-focused fellowship

River Club resident Jason Golden has served as the ministry director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Gulf Coast Chapter since 2006.

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