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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2012
Judge narrows scope of Heritage Harbour lawsuit

A legal dispute between the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District and the Lighthouse Cove Homeowners Association is moving forward.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 14, 2012
Observed: Help! My MIL bought an iPhone

I know I probably shouldn't be writing this about my mother-in-law; I'm treading into dangerous territory here. But, she lives all the way in Orlando. And I'm pretty confident she won't be able to find this on our website, anyway.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Greg Steube
  • March 14, 2012
My View: Balancing a budget without increasing taxes

The challenge of the Legislature this year was passing a balanced budget without increasing taxes on our citizens.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • March 14, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway Cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Brian McMillan started his career in journalism at the East County Observer. File photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2012
Former East County sports editor named 'Journalist of the Year'

Brian McMillan, now managing editor of the Palm Coast Observer, earned the honor from the Local Media Association.

  • East County
  • News
Brittany Cole, the lone freshman on Braden River’s softball squad this season, said she is enjoying learning from her older teammates.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 14, 2012
Braden River high baseman makes impact in first season

Braden River High second baseman Brittany Cole has been instrumental in the Lady Pirates' infield success in just her first season with the team.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River’s Sam Valley won the 119-pound weight class with a combined total of 320 pounds. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 14, 2012
Pirates out-muscle Mustangs

The Braden River High School boys weightlifting team edged past rival Lakewood Ranch 39-29 in its dual meet March 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2012
MMS Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer Team spotlight player.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2012
LRLL Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer Team spotlight player.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 14, 2012
Comment: Lifters astound at rivalry meet

Weightlifting is one of the least recognizable high school sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
The East County Observer and Bogey’s Restaurant and Sports Pub have teamed up to showcase the East County’s top athletes. Each recipient’s article will be featured on the restaurant’s wall.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 14, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Zack Larson

Lakewood Ranch High senior center fielder Zack Larson went 4-for-5 at the plate with a home run and five RBIs to help lead the Mustangs to a 16-4 district victory over Largo March 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
Midfielder Shane Hill and his teammates conducted an hour-long training session. Photos by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 14, 2012
Rage players learn from pros

Braden River Soccer Club players enjoyed a special training demonstration and autograph session with the Tampa Bay Rowdies during its night practice March 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2012
Hillcroft bests M&I Wealth management, wins championship

Hillcroft defeated M&I Wealth Management/Wildcat to win the National Inter-Circuit 12 goal Championship March 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
This Country Club of Lakewood Ranch home, which has five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths, a pool and 6,314 square feet of living area, sold for $1,425,000. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 14, 2012
Ranch C.C. home sells for $1,425,000

A home in Country Club of Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Stephen and Dana Jacobs, of Far Hills, N.J., sold their home at 7018 Portmarnock Place to Barbara Schneiderman, trustee, of Bloomfield, Mich., for $1,425,000.

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