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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 20, 2010
Lakewood Ranch home tops weekly transactions

Steven Monahan and Marilynn Monahan, trustees, of Waterford, Mich., sold the home at 13523 Blythefield Terrace to Mel Kent and Janet Kent, trustees, of Toronto, Canada, for $745,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
John Malkovich and Morgan Freeman star in "Red."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • October 20, 2010
Film Review: 'Red'

Based on a DC Comics miniseries, "Red" starts out with a major bang, and the action never lets up.

  • Arts + Culture
Guest speaker Michelle Goldberg and Barbara Zdravecky
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 19, 2010
Choice Affair Luncheon featuring speaker Michelle Goldberg

Choice Affair Luncheon featuring speaker Michelle Goldberg

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 19, 2010
OBITUARY: Shirley Erickson

Shirley Erickson, 61, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Zieglers said they always bought their lottery tickets from the same Hess gas station in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2010
GreyHawk Landing couple wins Powerball

The winners of last week's Powerball are East County residents Steve and Cheri Ziegler. They opted for a one-time payment of $34,553,793.03.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 19, 2010
Community Golf Scores 10.05.10 to 10.14.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nominations for Men and Women of the Year Award are being accepted through Oct. 22.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 19, 2010
Nominations needed for unsung heroes

The Boys and Girls Clubs and The Women's Leadership Council are seeking nominations for the Men and Women of the Year Award.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival is now in its 19th year.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 19, 2010
Pumpkin fest ushers in fall

East County families have two more weekends to enjoy the Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival.

  • East County
  • News
Ayden Kirk was all smiles as he tried on a firefighter's helmet.
  • By Dianne Trask
  • October 19, 2010
Lakewood Goddard School enjoys firefighting experience

Children at The Goddard School in Lakewood Ranch enjoyed the sights and sounds of a real fire engine when the school hosted a fire truck visit from Pierce Manufacturing Oct. 8. Children experienced holding and spraying water from a hose and trying on a firefighter's hat, among other activities.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 19, 2010
Lakewood Ranch wins district title

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 301 to capture the Class 2A-District 14 title Oct. 18 at Kingsway Country Club in Lake Suzy.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 19, 2010
Junior Pee Wee team clinches playoff berth

The East Manatee Bulldogs Junior Pee Wee and Junior Midgets both earned victories Oct. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
P&Z Director Monica Simpson said she looks forward to a "good discussion about the future vision of the Key."
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 19, 2010
P&Z readies for Comp Plan

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board agreed to review the town's Comprehensive Plan in November.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission approved an ordinance to allow red-light cameras limits.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 18, 2010
Commission moves forward with red-light cameras

The Sarasota City Commission voted 4-0 to pursue the proposed cameras.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch girls cross country team scored 118 points a the Pre-State Invitational Oct. 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 18, 2010
Lakewood finishes second

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team finished second at the Pre-State Invitational Oct. 16 at Little Everglades Ranch in Dade City.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2010
District celebrates School Bus Safety Week

The bus safety awareness campaign runs Oct. 18-22.

  • East County
  • Schools
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