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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • August 3, 2011
The Castaway

This week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson
  • August 3, 2011
My View: Give school boards more control

The nearly 40-year-old, school-funding program de-links those who set tax rates with those who spend the money. This erases accountability.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2011
Our View: 'Yes' on straw poll

After two years of discussion and debate, a huge step is being taken to turn Lakewood Ranch into its own city.

  • East County
  • Opinion
One of Eva Rey’s favorite pastimes is reading. At The Villages, she loved visiting Barnes & Nobles to browse books and other literature. “That’s a perfect day for me,” she said.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2011
Eva Rey becomes new executive director of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall

Eva Rey started Aug. 1 as the executive director of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
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Robert Leith Gnos
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2011
Birth Announcements 08.03.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements each month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This Riverdale home, which has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,234 square feet of living area, sold for $1.45 million. Photo by Jen Blanco.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 3, 2011
Riverdale home sells for $1.45M

The following residential real estate transactions took place between July 18 and July 22. A home in Riverdale tops all transaction in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Swartzendruber
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 3, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Laura Swartzendruber

After joining the Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners swim team less than two months ago, 7-year-old Laura Swartzendruber competed in the Area 5 Championship Swim Meet July 30-31 at the Selby Aquatic Center.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Executive Chef Paul Evans now offers both culinary instruction and personal training.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 3, 2011
Extreme Makeover: Chef becomes bodybuilder and personal trainer

Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Executive Chef Paul Evans started his own transformation 14 months ago. Now, Evans is also a professional bodybuilder and certified personal trainer.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rosalyn Warner took this sunset photo July 22, at Waterlefe Golf & Country Club.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2011
Weekly Winner:Cotton Candy Clouds

Rosalyn Warner took this sunset photo July 22, at Waterlefe Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Unit 231 at Villa Di Lancia has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,485 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,312,500. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 3, 2011
Villa di Lancia condo sells for $1.3 million

Eydie Koonin, trustee, of Marietta, Ga., sold the Unit 231 condominium at 2185 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Steve and Deborah Cossingham, trustees, of Newport, N.H., for $1,312,500.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 3, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Michael Saunders & Co. welcomes new employee to St. Armands location

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Mary Kay Ryan, Melissa Sparks, Maria de la Cruz and Rhonda Holliday. Courtesy photo.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 3, 2011
Business Observer

Longboat Key Club and Resort honors two of its managers for achievements WUSF Public Media celebrates partnership with Armel Jewelers

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  • By Donna Swan
  • August 3, 2011
Deal Us In: Technique is the key in this hand

This hand gives the reader a chance to display his technique by deciding how he would play a three notrump contract after a heart lead.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bill Funkhouser submitted this sunset photo, taken on Holmes Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2011
Weekly Winner: Pastoral Pastel

Bill Funkhouser submitted this sunset photo, taken on Holmes Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 3, 2011
Chihuly Collection combines glass art with unique space

The Chihuly Collection opened to the public July 10, 2010. One of the newest jewels of St. Pete's vibrant arts-and-culture scene, it features 16 stunning installations ranging from small vessels to room-size installations.

  • Arts + Culture
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