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Braden River sophomore Danny Lane clears the midfield in search of an open teammate.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 1, 2012
Braden River battles, falls just short of district title

The Braden River High soccer team fell short of its first district title with a 1-0 loss to Manatee Jan. 27, in the Class 4A-District 11 championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jeremy Schiller said he is impressed with the work ethic he’s seen at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 1, 2012
Schiller assumes Ranch reins

After spending four years coaching at Eckerd College, Jeremy Schiller was named Lakewood Ranch High's new boys basketball coach at the beginning of the school year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 1, 2012
COMMENT: East coaches share Super Bowl picks

We've heard it time and time again.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2012
Hillcroft/Regent defeats Ten Oaks/Rude Boy in Maduro final

Hillcroft/Regent defeated Ten Oaks/Rude Boy 13-7 in the Maduro Cigar & Bar Final Jan. 29.

  • 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
  • February 1, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Laura Otaiza

Braden River senior Laura Otaiza finished second in the 183-pound weight class of the District 8 State Qualifying Weightlifting Meet Jan. 25, at Port Charlotte High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Pine View School junior Gen Pagan is a captain for her high school girls lacrosse team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 1, 2012
Manasota Lacrosse Club forges friendships

The Manasota Lacrosse Club started a high school girls lacrosse team last year and now is looking for additional girls to fill the team.

  • East County
  • Sports
"Even now when I listen to my voice I don’t hear anything special," said Greenbrook resident Ron Babcock, who now narrates audio books for a living. "I think most folks are like that."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2012
Neighbors: Ron Babcock

Ron Babcock always has been commended for his unique voice. Now, at 66 years old, he's finally using it to make a living.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jodi Emrick
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Sotheby's announces new two new leaders; Down south: Prolific builder expands his reach

  • East County
  • News
This River Club home, which has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 3,580 square feet of living area, sold for $547,300. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 1, 2012
River Club homes top weekly sales out east

Two homes in River Club South top all transactions in this week's real estate. John and Debora Lamanna sold their home at 9616 Royal Calcutta Place to Jerry and Lisle Ogle, Bradenton, for $547,300.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
East County resident Justin Severini submitted this photo, taken at the Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

East County resident Justin Severini submitted this photo, taken at the Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Unit 2E4 at Vizcaya, 2377 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,990 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.1 million. File photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 1, 2012
Three-bedroom Vizcaya condo sells for $2.1 million

Glenn and Jacqueline Tilton, Chicago, sold their Unit 2E4 condominium at Vizcaya, 2377 Gulf of Mexico Drive, to Gavriel and Catherine Salvendy, Longboat Key, for $2.1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
William Hall
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 1, 2012
SYC Minnows give new meaning to 'go fish'

It's 10 in the morning on a Sunday, and instead of sitting inside watching cartoons on TV, the Sarasota Yacht Club Minnows hit the docks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jared Falgowski, originally from Poland, has been dancing professionally for 35 years.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • February 1, 2012
Aerobic Grandma: Zumba zooms to the Key

There is a great experiment under way at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center. A new teacher is offering an array of dance classes at 5 p.m. every weekday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Warren Girle
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 1, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Warren Girle

Warren Girle has been a Longboat resident for 37 years. He came here from Australia at 19 to be a tennis pro at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. He was also the Cedars Tennis Resort tennis pro for 24 years and has been a charter boat captain and fishing guide for 16 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell
  • February 1, 2012
Bridge Bites: It pays to count

Before seeing the auction, imagine that you are South, playing in 2â™ . Looking just at the N-S hands, how would you tackle the trump suit? The percentage play to avoid a second loser is to cash the Ace (a precaution against West having the singleton King), then cross to Dummy and lead toward the Queen.

  • Longboat Key
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