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Lakewood Ranch alumnus Johnny Silvers will compete in the mile and 500-meter races for the Nittany Lions this year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2010
Two Ranch swimmers take honors

Ashley Reid and Johnny Silvers again made USA Swimming's Scholastic All-American Team.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lorraine and Cory Collins share a passion for food and cooking.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2010
Main Street chefs dish out service

Cory and Lorraine Collins are cooks at competing restaurants on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2010
District considers policy change

The proposed policy would prevent Manatee teachers from posting negative comments about the district, students or employees on social-networking sites.

  • East County
  • News
Gordon J. Norquay and Joseph F. Sidiski
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Lakewood Ranch CDD 4 Seat 3

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The East County Observer will profile contested races pertinent to East County residents. Meet the contestants for CDD 4 Seat 3.

  • East County
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Martin Cohn and Steven Peters
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Lakewood Ranch CDD 5 Seat 5

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The East County Observer will profile contested races pertinent to East County residents. Meet the contestants for CDD 5 Seat 5.

  • East County
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"We are seeing buyers enthusiastically return to the market," the company’s President Pat Neal said.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2010
Business Observer 10.14.10

Third-quarter data by Neal Communities shows the company has posted well more than 100 home sales in just the last two months, with 100 contracts signed in August and another 24 signed in September.

  • East County
  • News
Kelley Shiels holds the school record for digs, and coach Steven Haugh describes Shiels as the best libero in the area.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 13, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kelley Shiels

Braden River High School libero Kelley Shiels has been averaging 24 digs this season while helping lead the Lady Pirates to an 18-2 record.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 13, 2010
Sports Briefs 10.14.10

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team won the 2010 Manatee County Championship Oct. 2 at Rosedale Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
"I love the ugliness of Butoh," says Keren Shani-Lifrak says. "There are a lot of things we consider as ugly in mainstream society that I think are beautiful."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • October 13, 2010
Dance Rebel

Choreographer Keren Shani-Lifrak creeps outside the realm of traditional dance. The Ringling International Arts Fest 'sprouts' a strange new performance.

  • Arts + Culture
Ryan Reynolds stars in "Buried."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • October 13, 2010
Film Review: 'Buried'

Spanish director Rodrigo Cortes has conducted a bold experiment in his new film, "Buried." He shoots an entire film within a wooden box. He casts one actor. And he creates a terrifying masterpiece for a mere $3 million.

  • Arts + Culture
"I've always been that person who loves to keep in touch," Jules Price says. "My maid of honor was my best friend in kindergarten. If that doesn't say it, I don't know what does."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • October 13, 2010
East County singer's star rises in new career

Jules Price always imagined she'd be famous for singing. A greeting-card company changed all that.

  • Arts + Culture
Chicken Marbella Pastor
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • October 13, 2010
Edibles: Guest food editor

The Entertainer: Sylvia Pastor

  • Arts + Culture
"Bonnie and Clyde" runs Nov. 16 through Dec. 19 at the Asolo Repertory Theatre's Mertz Theatre.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • October 13, 2010
Music Review: Season Preview

A snapshot of this season's upcoming performances from The Sarasota Opera, The Sarasota Orchestra, The Asolo Repertory Theatre and more.

  • Arts + Culture
A previously released school calendar was incorrect.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 12, 2010
Manatee schools on normal schedule Wednesday

A previous school calendar said Oct. 13 would not be an early-out day, but it is.

  • East County
  • Schools
Congressman Vern Buchanan has invited officials from the U.S. Department of Consumer Product Safety to attend.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 12, 2010
Buchanan to host Chinese drywall forum

The event will start at 6 p.m., tonight at the Sarasota County Administration Center.

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