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Adalee Rebecca Heath was born to University Place residents Jaime and Erik Heath at 10:51 p.m., Sept. 27, 2010.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
Birth Announcements 10.28.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements the last Wednesday of each month.

  • East County
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Ramsey Touchberry helped propel the Mustangs to their first district team championship since 2003.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 27, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ramsey Touchberry

Lakewood Ranch High freshman Ramsey Touchberry shot a 2-under par to capture the Class 2A-District 14 individual championship Oct. 18 in Lake Suzy.

  • East County
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Chris Poulos, left, and Charles Leduc opened the first CaddyShanks in January in the East County.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 27, 2010
CaddyShanks founders ready to expand

Two hospitality industry entrepreneurs think they're on to the next big thing in sports and family entertainment. They think big.

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  • News
The Founders Club located three miles east of Interstate 75 on Fruitville Road.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
Business Observer 10.28.10

The Founders Club announced recently Jim Owen as its director of golf.

  • East County
  • News
This home in The Lake Club features four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,874 square feet of living area. It sold for $837,500
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 27, 2010
Lake Club home tops area transactions

Marc Rutenberg Homes Inc. sold the home at 16409 Baycross Drive to Lawrence and Maria Colditz, Bradenton, for $837,500.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Manatee High star running back Mike Blakely verbally committed to the University of Florida.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 26, 2010
Blakely commits to Florida

Manatee High star running back and East County resident Mike Blakely verbally committed to play football for the University of Florida during a press conference this morning.

  • East County
  • Sports
Buchanan scored a 95 on the council's Small Business Scorecard.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2010
Buchanan recognized for protecting small businesses

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan has been named a "Champion of the Entrepreneur" by the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council.

  • East County
  • News
Out-of-Door Academy fifth-grader Alessandro Ciaccio played solid defense for Braden River's U12 boys black team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 26, 2010
BRSC wreaks havoc

Hundreds of youth soccer players converged on the soccer fields behind Lakewood Ranch High, as the Braden River Soccer Club hosted its 8th annual Halloween Havoc Oct. 22-24. Boys and girls, ranging in age from U9 to U14, competed in the weekend tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch freshman Rachel Woods competed in the 200-yard individual medley and the 100 breaststroke.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 25, 2010
Mustangs win county championships

The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls swim teams both came out victorious at the Manatee County Championships Oct. 20 at G.T. Bray.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kelsey Fowler, Zach Rand and Holly Rizzo
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 25, 2010
Asolo introduces 'Bonnie and Clyde' cast and artists

The Asolo Repertory Theatre welcomed the artists and cast for "Bonnie and Clyde," a new musical from Ivan Menchell, Don Black, John McDaniel and Jeff Calhoun.

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Olivia Benson and Connor White were eager to get started.
  • By Sarah Barker
  • October 25, 2010
Willis' walk raises funds for school

Willis Elementary completed its annual Walkathon Oct. 22. More than 600 children walked and ran laps on the outdoor course in hopes of raising $40,000 for the school through the Parent-Teacher Organization-sponsored event. Students will continue to bring in donations through mid-November.

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Lakewood Ranch senior tailback Taryn Laws, who is approaching 1,000 yards on the season, rushed for 100 yards on the night. Photo by Brian Blanco.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2010
Big plays prove costly for Ranch

Lakewood Ranch fell to Charlotte 36-7 in Class 4A-District 11 action Oct. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ashton Watson, 1, was in awe of all the pumpkins available at Hunsader Farms.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 23, 2010
Families flock to fall fun on the farm

Thousands of residents from throughout the region flooded the East County for a weekend of fall fun at the Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival Oct. 23-24. The festival featured everything from live music and entertainment to games and, of course, the famous pumpkin patch. The festival will be open for one more weekend, Oct. 30-31.

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  • Neighbors
Judith Williams, Debbie Mrstik, Kathy Cress, Kris Brown and Danielle Barnes of team Rak Pak.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2010
East County residents lace up for breast cancer

Decorated from head to toe in all shades of pink, hundreds of East County residents laced up their tennis shoes and gathered at the Sarasota Polo Club for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk Oct. 23. Following the walk, participants enjoyed a survivor reception and brunch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Katherine Berg, 17, was one of the rowdiest Thunder fans in the crowd.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 22, 2010
ODA celebrates first campus Homecoming

The Thunder faithful came out it in full force for The Out-of-Door Academy's first on-campus Homecoming Oct. 22. ODA hosted a family picnic at the Upper School before heading to Thunder Stadium for the game against Southwest Florida Christian Academy.

  • East County
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