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  • Josh Siegel
  • April 10, 2013
Rye Road project expands

Manatee commissioners approved the addition of 50 home sites to Rye Road Subdivision.

  • East County
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Rendering of Thornton's gas station that will be built on the church's 1.155-acre parcel of land
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 10, 2013
Local church sells property to gas-station chain

Faith United Church of Christ is selling a portion of its property to pay off its mortgage. A new pastor is helping to oversee the process.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 10, 2013
Gumbo competition heats up at Linger Lodge

The Linger Lodge Restaurant is looking for chefs eager to step up to the pot to challenge its famous gumbo recipe, during a music festival and gumbo cook-off event.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2013
News Briefs

The Source Church opens new thrift store; Goodwill Manasota hosts Bookapalooza

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch’s Lindsey Rechcigl finished as the district runner-up at No. 4 singles before winning the No. 1 doubles title.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 10, 2013
Mustangs swing into regionals

The Lady Mustangs took second place at the Class 3A-District 12 tournament April 2 and April 3, held at Charlotte High School.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 10, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Kayla Gray

Braden River High junior Kayla Gray crossed the finish line in 13.21 to win the 100-meter dash at Manatee County Championships April 2, at Manatee High.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2013
SiDELINES

9 - The number of runs the Lakewood Ranch High softball team scored in its 9-2 victory over Seminole Osceola April 3.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2013
SIDELINES

Thunder notches win;Lady Pirates blank Lady Indians; Cougars win big

  • East County
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Francisco Llosa scored six goals for Siaana and also was named the Most Valuable Professional. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 10, 2013
Siaana closes out season with win

Siaana defeated Regent 9-7 to win the USPA Ringling Cup in the final polo match of the season April 7. Francisco Llosa scored six goals to lead the way for Siaana. Mark Gutierrez scored a pair of goals, and Jason Pascarella added a goal.

  • East County
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Out-of-Door Academy juniors and seniors celebrate at 2012’s prom at The Founders Club. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2013
Prom-A-Palooza

Follow the East County and Sarasota Observers through May 18 for prom content and coverage, including feature stories, schedules, photos, contests and more.

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Ed Maloney proves it's never too late to start a new path.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 10, 2013
Your Neighbor: Ed Maloney

Ed Maloney began his acting career at age 67, after a life as a national sales manager for American Home Products Corp

  • East County
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This home in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch, which has three bedrooms, three baths, one half-bath, a pool and 2,880 square feet of living area, sold for $737,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 10, 2013
Home in Country Club East sells for $737,000

A home in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Nelson Homes Inc. sold the home at 7311 Haddington Cove to Daniel Lebel and Chantal Lafond, of Quebec, Canada, for $737,000.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2013
Business Briefs

Lake Club model honored at Parade of Homes; Neal Communities tops sales record; Chamber gives awards in local health care

  • East County
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East County resident Marissa Bouchard submitted this photo of the John Ringling Causeway from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2013
Weather Photo: BRIDGING THE GAP

East County resident Marissa Bouchard submitted this photo of the John Ringling Causeway from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • East County
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A spectacular view of Bird Key and the Sarasota skyline from the Plymouth Harbor apartment of Norbert and Maria Berta. Photo courtesy of Plymouth Harbor / Greg Wilson.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • April 10, 2013
Home of the Month: View from the Top

A sunny aerie in Plymouth Harbor holds memories of an adventurous life.

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