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Anissa Murgo said she's most excited to meet the other top spellers from across the nation.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 30, 2011
McNeal fourth-grader wins local spelling bee finals

McNeal student Anissa Murgo spelled correctly 'pitchblende' to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee Local Finals. She will compete in the national competition June 1-2 in Washington, D.C.

  • East County
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Anay Patel has been studying for the state geography bee every night since he learned he would be competing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 30, 2011
Nolan student navigates way to Florida Geo Bee

Eighth-grader Anay Patel will compete in the 2011 Florida Geographic Bee at Jacksonville University.

  • East County
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Hugh, Sy, Baron and Patty Schimberg
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • March 30, 2011
EDIBLES: Where the young 'uns like to eat

The question posed to an assortment of Sarasota parents and grandparents was: "Where do you go out to eat when you are taking the kids or grandkids?"

  • Arts + Culture
Layla Copeland
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 30, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Layla Copeland

Layla Copeland juggles two careers: co-owner of Serving Spoon and a designer of handmade handbags. Learn more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • Arts + Culture
Serving Spoon co-owner Layla Copeland models a dress and handbag she designed.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 30, 2011
Designing Woman

Serving Spoon co-owner Layla Copeland is building a second career in fashion, focusing primarily on handmade handbags.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • March 30, 2011
Edibles: Where the young 'uns like to eat

The question posed to an assortment of Sarasota parents and grandparents was: "Where do you go out to eat when you are taking the kids or grandkids?"

  • East County
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Sarai Miller and Sarah Burnett both play softball for Lakewood Ranch and are also student athletic trainers.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2011
FRICK & FRACK

Lakewood Ranch seniors Sarah Burnett and Sarai Miller have been playing softball together since they were in the third grade.

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The Dynasty Elite Youth cheerleading squad already has won state and national cheerleading championships this year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2011
Dynasty Elite squad wins national championship

The Dynasty Elite Cheer and Dance Youth team won first place in the level 2 large division at the All-American National Championships March 19-20 in Orlando.

  • East County
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Brittany Kilduff chose Tennessee Weslyan over Bryan College and South Florida Community College, among others.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2011
Mustang signs with Bulldogs

Lakewood Ranch High senior Brittany Kilduff signed a national letter-of-intent March 21 to play softball for Tennessee Weslyan College.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2011
COMMENT: America's pastime returns

For months, newsstands and magazine racks have been offering insight into all 750 active players in Major League Baseball.

  • East County
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Lucas Friss' dad gave him his first baseball bad when he was a toddler.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lucas Friss

The Out-of-Door Academy junior Lucas Friss pitched a complete game, allowing three runs on 10 hits while striking out eight in the Thunder's 4-3 victory over district rival St. Stephen's March 25.

  • East County
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Devin wall plays at the pitcher and second base positions.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2011
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Devin Wall

Each week, the East County Observer will introduce one player from the Lakewood Ranch Little League Observer team.

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Give Kids the World Kids Club member Ruth Parker, 6, who suffers from autism, heart disease and a brain tumor, was the 2008 honor child.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2011
Tara residents ready to tee off for charity tourney

Tara Golf & Country Club will host its 16th Annual Tara Members Charity Golf Tournament for Give Kids the World Village April 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 481 E. Royal Flamingo Drive has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, a swimming pool and 4,047 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.46 million.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 30, 2011
Bay Isles home sells for $1.65 million

The Ontario corporation of 834564 Ontario Limited sold the home at 541 Harbor Point in Bay Isles Unit 1 for $1.65 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Dr. Arthur Ancowitz
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • March 30, 2011
Dr. Ancowitz shares cardiology insights

A few months ago, this column featured a piece by Dr. Arthur Ancowitz, that dealt with heart attack and stroke with a focus on prevention. This month, Ancowitz answers questions on the topic.

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