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Pat Neal, founder of Neal Communities, said his company could move into its new space as early as January. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Sean Roth
  • September 12, 2012
Neal Communities buys new office building

The future of the existing Neal Communities building is still being determined.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
News Briefs

Manatee deputies arrest Sarasota suspect; Meals on Wheels seeks help with center; Food drive to aide nutrition for local seniors

  • East County
  • News
Jimiah Albritton and Curtis Govan tackle a North Port running back during the Pirates game versus the Bobcats Sept. 7.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 12, 2012
Braden River team learns there's more to life than football

The Braden River team is learning there's more to life than football, after watching several players go down with injuries early this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High seniors Kristin Zarrella, Ashley Platt and Natalie Novak hope to lead the Lady Mustangs back to the Class 3A Cross Country Championships this fall after finishing third a season ago. Photos by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 12, 2012
Lakewood Ranch girls cross-country takes a new direction

Lakewood Ranch girls cross-country team took second at the Barron Collier Invite - the first meet without Olivia Ortiz, who is out with a broken femur.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 12, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Spencer Schultz

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Spencer Schultz shot a 1-under 35, earning individual medalists honors for the second time in a row and helping lead the Mustangs' golf team to victories over Bradenton Christian, Sarasota Christian and Braden River Sept. 4.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 12, 2012
SIDELINES

LWR Mustangs win quad match; Lakewood Ranch tops The Out-of-Door Academy

  • East County
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This Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home, which has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,640 square feet of living area, sold for $1,085,000. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 12, 2012
Country Club Village home sells for $1,085,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Stephen and Belinda Romero, of Sarasota, sold their home at 12811 Deacons Place to Stephen and Jean Dahl, of Lakewood Ranch, for $1,085,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Olivia Hroncich was greeted by this ray of light after she dropped her children off at school.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Olivia Hroncich was greeted by this ray of light after she dropped her children off at school.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Unit 261 at 3040 Grand Bay Blvd. sold for $975,000. File photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 12, 2012
Grand Bay condominium sells for $975,000

A condominium in Grand Bay tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Ann Arms, trustee, of Knoxville, Tenn., sold the Unit 261 condominium at 3040 Grand Bay Blvd. to Laurence Hall and Jacqueline Dallis, of Longboat Key, for $975,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
"I've never gotten to be the lead, so I think it's kind of cool ... it's a pretty big responsibility, but you can pull it off if you work really hard," Ava Podewitz says.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 12, 2012
Ava Podewitz: Child Star

This month, 9-year-old Ava Podewitz stars in 'Heidi.' The young Venice Theatre actress, wise beyond her years, could melt the Swiss Alps with her smile.

  • Arts + Culture
An eviction notice was taped to the door of the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Monday, Sept. 10. Photo by Roger Drouin.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 12, 2012
Scene & Heard

Golden Apple Dinner Theatre receives eviction notice; International exhibitor comes to Sarasota Museum of Modern Art; 'The Daily Show' writer hopes to garner some laughs

  • Arts + Culture
Sara Ferguson bought this TV console at the Sarasota Pamaro Shop years ago and knew she wanted the piece to be one of the big pops of color in their home.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 12, 2012
Home & Garden: Fresh Perspective

When Nick and Sara Ferguson moved in October 2011 into their Siesta Key home, their house had undergone quite a transformation - both inside and out.

  • Arts + Culture
Molly Azpell, Kirsten Sponseller, Sally Gruters, Anastasia Maracle, Stacy Sternberg and Kat Ricker
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 12, 2012
Ringling Underground provides modern take on art

The Renaissance-era courtyard of the Ringling Museum of Art was overtaken recently by something more modern - 20-somethings.

  • Arts + Culture
The view from the kitchen entrance to the lanai: The long center island is home to the sink and dishwasher. Photos by Molly Schechter
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • September 12, 2012
EDIBLES: Home on the Range

Remodeling a kitchen is not fun for everyone. But, it appears to have been just that for Lenny and Susan Landau, of Queens Harbor on Longboat Key.

  • Arts + Culture
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