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  • Maria Amodio
  • February 16, 2011
St. Armands Circle Association to host 'Weddings in Paradise'

The inaugural "Weddings in Paradise" bridal event will take place Saturday, Feb. 26, on St. Armands Circle.

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Lakewood Ranch senior Marco Padilla scored the Mustangs' lone goal off an assist from Zach Reda.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 16, 2011
Lakewood Ranch falls in regionals

The Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team saw its historic season come to an end with a 2-1 loss to Cape Coral in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals Feb. 12.

  • East County
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The Gulf Coast United Cheer All-Star cheerleading squad captured the Superior Award at the Official Florida Cheer and Dance Championships Feb. 13.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 16, 2011
Gulf Coast Cheer squad competes in Tampa

The East County-based team is led by gym co-owners Felice Flammia and Terri Harrington.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 16, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Smedley named manager of Prudential Realty offices; Wagner Realty announces top producers for January; Michael Saunders & Co. opens Boca Grande office

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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 16, 2011
Business Observer

ScoopDaddy's opens in University Park; Longboat Publix to host centuries-old ceremony

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Sarah Miller, with her parents Gene and Tina Miller and brothers: Moriah, Zachariah and Noah, will play for USF.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 16, 2011
Lakewood soccer stars ink college choices

Lakewood Ranch's Sarah Miller and Taylor Jo Salmon both signed letters-of-intent Feb. 9 to play college soccer.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 16, 2011
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Feb. 4 through Feb. 10, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
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Steven Ross finished with 10 points as the host Pirates won their first district title.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 16, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Steven Ross

Braden River junior Steven Ross hit a game-tying three-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation of the Class 4A-District 10 championship Feb. 11 to send the game into overtime.

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Unit S-202 at La Firenza, 4125 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has 3,582 square feet, three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. It sold for $2,635,000.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 16, 2011
Sales spike to 18 during first week of February

A total of 18 sales were recorded on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses during the week of Jan. 31 through Feb. 4 - a total that surpassed every other week thus far in 2011.

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Joe Griffith became a state certified fire investigator about three years ago.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2011
Firefighter launches Lakewood business

East Manatee Fire Rescue Lt. Joe Griffith will provide classes and certifications for firefighters and others from his new venture in Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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Joe Griffith currently is finishing his fire science engineering degree from the University of Cincinnati.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Joe Griffith

East Manatee Fire Rescue Lt. Joe Griffith recently opened his new safety and health training and consulting business on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2011
Business Observer 02.17.11

O'Brien Family Farms celebrated its grand opening from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 12, at the farm, 16505 S.R. 64 E.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2011
Scoreboard

Check out the latest bridge and golf scores.

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Green
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 16, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: David Green

David Green has been playing tennis competitively for about 10 years and plays often - rain or shine.

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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 16, 2011
SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK: In sync

Marilyn and Andy Vandermeer try out their kayak for the first time Monday, Feb. 14, on the bay near Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.

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