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Maribeth Phillips and Alice Hein say friends and members of the community have rallied for the cause.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2010
Shoebox drive benefits seniors

The Community Shoe Box event will culminate with a special reception Dec. 12.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2010
LECOM announces plans for dental school

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is taking steps to build a dental school at its Lakewood Ranch campus. State agencies still must approve the concept.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2010
Cops Corner 12.02.10

The victim reported an unknown person intentionally used a vehicle to strike her three garbage cans that were on the side of the road.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The Committee at Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch organized the school's first Apple Gala.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2010
News Briefs 12.02.10

The new Parent Committee at Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch hosted its first Apple Gala at The Polo Grill and Bar.

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Tara residents Carol and Tom Younger said they were thrilled to have their son, Greg, center, home for Thanksgiving. "We were tickled pink when we found out," Carol said.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2010
Tara family welcomes son, soldier home

Greg Younger, who will be stationed in Fort Irwin, Calif., returned from his training in the U.S. Army just in time for Thanksgiving.

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  • December 1, 2010
It's Read Everywhere

Readers bring their Longboat Observers to Guatemala and San Francisco.

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Evan Creed Branson was born to GreyHawk Landing residents Rachel and BJ Branson at 10:16 a.m., Oct. 14, 2010.
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  • December 1, 2010
Birth Announcements 12.02.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • December 1, 2010
Lakewood Ranch CC home sells for $1.225M

Daryl Brown, Bradenton, and Edward Bongart, Sarasota, sold their home at 12535 Highfield Circle to Matthew and Sarah Robbins, Lakewood Ranch, for $1,225,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Marco Padilla has tallied nine goals in seven games this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 1, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Marco Padilla

Senior forward Marco Padilla scored five of Lakewood Ranch's 11 goals, helping lead the Mustangs to a 3-1 record and a second-place finish in the Sarasota Thanksgiving Tournament Nov. 21-23.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2010
Cops Corner

Nov. 19 Nap time 9:59 a.m. - 100 block of Broadway. Suspicious Vehicle. Police observed a man lying down in a sport utility vehicle parked at the Broadway public beach access. The man told police he was early for an appointment at a real-estate office and had pulled over to take a quick nap.

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Florence Katz and Ruth Orne
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  • Dora Walters
  • December 1, 2010
Katz looks back on 95 years

The "95 Years in 60 Minutes" presentation celebrated the life of Sarasota Bay Club resident Florence Katz Nov. 18.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 1, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Nov. 19 through Nov. 24, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

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This home at 100 S. Warbler Lane has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms and a swimming pool. It sold for $2.5 million.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 1, 2010
Key Real Estate: A home on Bird Key sells for $2.5 million

The transaction was the largest of the 15 sales recorded during the week of Nov. 15 through Nov. 19 on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses and the only sale to exceed $1 million.

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Erni
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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 1, 2010
Real estate reports

Joan Erni appointed to national RDC board; Wagner Realty announces its top agents for October; Island Real Estate honors its top agents; SAR and Immobel partner for new Facebook platform

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  • By Donna Swan
  • December 1, 2010
Deal us in

How to play a helpful lead

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