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  • December 18, 2013
Just the stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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  • Sports
Courtesy photo. Bobbi Ray Carter and Chris Kohatsu on set at the Home Shopping Network.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 18, 2013
Resident shines on national television network

University Park resident Chris Kohatsu's recipe for success is to follow her passion for cooking wherever it leads.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Amanda Sebastiano. This home at 8323 Grosvenor Court has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,819 square feet of living area. It sold for $730,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 18, 2013
Grosvenor Gardens home sells for $730,000

Nancy and James Kopnisky, of University Park, sold their home at 8323 Grosvenor Court to Geise Farms LLC for $730,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Jim Lustgarten submitted this sunset photo, taken near University Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 18, 2013
Weather: East County

Jim Lustgarten submitted this sunset photo, taken near University Park.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 17, 2013
Commission approves Creekwood development

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners today approved an expansion to the Creekwood community.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 17, 2013
The Good News: Laurel Nokomis School

Inspired by their personal heroes, Laurel Nokomis reading ambassadors teach preschoolers what it takes to make a difference.

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The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team won its third-consecutive state championship Nov. 5 and 6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 17, 2013
Ranch golfers receive Proclamation

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners presented the Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team with a Proclamation Dec. 17 in honor of their third-consecutive state championship.

  • East County
  • News
David Manuel scored a pair of goals for the Ocala Polo Association.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo Season Opener

Hundreds of local residents gathered at the Sarasota Polo Club for an exhibition match between Siaana and the Ocala Polo Association Dec. 15. The match served as the season opener for the 2013-14 season. Sianna defeated Ocala 8-7. James Miller and Josh Shelton each scored four goals apiece to lead the way for Siaana. Oliver Butterworth scored three goals to power Ocala. David Manuel and Murad Ishmael both added a pair of goals.

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Fr. Frank Kirlangatis walks through the sanctuary as part of a procession around the church.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 16, 2013
St. Barbara celebrates church consecration

Members of St. Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church celebrated the consecration of the church's sanctuary with festivities Dec. 13 through Dec. 15.

  • East County
  • News
Mary and Joseph, portrayed by Emily Arakel and Joe Mascitto, welcome children to see the newborn child.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Living Nativity

Members of The Tabernacle church brought the story of Christmas to life this weekend with performances of "Living Nativity." Final shows are tonight at 7 and 8 p.m.

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  • News
Olga and John Kleis had their dance patterns in sync.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Golf & Country Club Holly Ball

Tara Golf & Country Club held its third annual Holly Ball, Dec. 14, as a way to ring in the holidays. Attendees danced to music by the Al Hixon Quintet and enjoyed food and drinks.

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Nancy Reichel attends with Normal Elley, who celebrated her 93rd birthday the day of the event.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Women's Club Fashion Show

Members of the Palm-Aire Women's Club gathered Dec. 13, for a special "Canine Christmas" themed luncheon, at the Palm-Aire Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Members of the U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team sing the Star Spangled Banner before the start of their match against Brazil Dec. 13.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Nike International Friendlies

The U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team defeated Brazil 4-1 to win the 11th edition of the Nike International Friendlies Dec. 17, at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch. The U.S. went 2-1 in the tournament, which also featured England and Portugal.

  • East County
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Six-year-olds Grace Grogan and Stephanie Green play Rudolph.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Holidays Around the Ranch

Sugar cookie-decorating stations, a train ride around the freshly-lit Christmas tree, and a sea of patrons flooded Lakewood Ranch Main Street Dec. 13 for Holidays Around the Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Hannah Van Hise plays the part of Mrs. Claus.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Willis' 'December in Our Town'

Third-grade students at Willis Elementary School welcomed the holiday season with a special musical show, "December in Our Town," Dec. 12 and Dec. 13.

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