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Stevie Lee Romero dazzled audiences during the opening week of 'Oliver!' Photo by Denny Miller.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • December 8, 2010
Willis Elementary student stars in Players production

Stevie Lee Romero, 10, takes the lead role in his Manatee Players debut.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Donna Swan
  • December 8, 2010
Deal us in

Capitalize on a discovery play

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Santa will make several appearances throughout the month.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2010
Deck the Halls

From Santa's sleigh and candy canes to carolers and plays, Christmas is in full swing in the East County. And this week, Lakewood Ranch will celebrate the season with its annual Holidays Around the Ranch event.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2010
Manatee commissioners approve East County plaza

The Magnolia Plaza project should open in early 2012.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2010
News Briefs 12.09.10

Members of the Lakewood Ranch High School's Student Government Association again organized a school-wide drive to benefit Manatee County children in need.

  • East County
  • News
Playwright Lindsay Price addresses students in her play.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2010
Lakewood thespians welcome playwright

Playwright Lindsay Price watched Lakewood Ranch High School drama students perform her show, 'Somewhere, Nowhere.'

  • East County
  • Schools
Neil Blume submitted this sunset photo, taken at Whitney Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2010
Frame of mind

Neil Blume submitted this sunset photo, taken at Whitney Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2010
Cops Corner 12.09.10

After receiving a call about juveniles in a red car traveling north on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, deputies responded to the area and located the suspect vehicle, which was pulled over after a traffic infraction was observed.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 8, 2010
Riverdale home tops real estate transactions

LaSalle 115 Holdings LLC-Series 18 SFR sold the home at 557 Fore Drive to David and Jonnie Buffaline, Bradenton, for $795,400.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Brian Cobb scored 25 points in a win over Sarasota Dec. 4.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 8, 2010
Panthers transfer sparks Mustangs

Lakewood Ranch High junior forward Brian Cobb is averaging 24 points and 14 rebounds per game for the Mustangs this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nikki Gainey said she is excited about the opportunity to coach the Lady Pirates.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 8, 2010
Gainey returns to Pirates bench

Braden River High's all-time leading scorer Nikki Gainey returned to the girls soccer team this season as an assistant coach.

  • East County
  • Sports
layers included Connor Krug, Jake Krug, Nicolas Hadad, Chase Yniguez, Austin Jenkins, Rylan Buck, Christopher Short, Andrew Huxtable, Logan McGinnes, Carter Chapin and Logan Fiedler.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 8, 2010
Sports Briefs 12.08.10

The Manatee East Little League Titans finished the season undefeated, capturing the Minors division championship Dec. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Caitlyn Benedetto point guard is averaging a little more than 18 points a game.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 8, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Caitlyn Benedetto

Braden River High senior Caitlyn Benedetto scored 53 points in three games this week, including 14 points in the Lady Pirates 47-31 victory over Manatee Nov. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 8, 2010
Community Golf Scores 12.08.10

Golfers post impressive scores on East County courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
"He's an exceptionally pure dancer," says American Ballet Theatre dancer Julie Kent of longtime partner José Manuel Carreño. "He has a real masculine, sophisticated charisma about him. There's really no one else like him." Photo by Fabrizio Ferri
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • December 8, 2010
Festival fever pitch

The Carreño Dance Festival's 'Holiday Spectacular' brings a star-studded lineup to Sarasota and a 'hometown' ballerina back to her roots.

  • Arts + Culture
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