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  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 4, 2009
Ranch author retraces ancestor's steps

Lakewood Ranch author Russ Wilkins pays tribute his uncle and other World War II veterans in his new book, "Missing in Belgium."

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 4, 2009
Latin Chamber moves to Ranch

Cesar Gomez hopes to help Latino and American business owners do business together.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 4, 2009
Elvis rocks Freedom Elementary

Freedom Elementary fourth-graders met Elvis, a 2-year-old alligator they adopted through Matthews Wildlife Rescue.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 4, 2009
SMR readies for Villages hearing

The developer needs five changes to the Comprehensive Plan to feel confident in moving forward with the three-phase, 5,500-acre project.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 4, 2009
Pirates run away with spring game victory

Led by junior running back Tevin Bryant, Braden River racked up 377 yards of total offense on its way to a 35-20 win over Riverview May 28.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 4, 2009
Mustangs impressive in first spring game

Sophomore quarterback Reggie Lindsey threw for 125 yards and two touchdowns in Lakewood's 20-14 win over Cape Coral Island Coast May 29.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 4, 2009
Lakewood grad scores scholarship

Rachel La Bar will play softball at Pfeiffer University this fall.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 4, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Zack Larson

The Observer highlights Lakewood Ranch High safety Zack Larson.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 4, 2009
Community Golf Scores 05.24.09 to 05.27.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
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  • Robin Roy
  • June 4, 2009
Atkins: It's not enough

The city commissioner scoffs at the recent allocation of $29 million from the county, saying it owes Newtown more than that.

  • Sarasota
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 3, 2009
Rookies take field at Heritage Harbour

Nearly 30 7- and 8-years-olds headed out to the ballpark May 30 for the Manatee Cal Ripken Youth Baseball League at Heritage Harbour's first Rookie Division All-Star Game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill and Stephanie Hannum
  • June 3, 2009
Class of 2009 - Part Two

Oh, the places they'll go. In high school, these seniors played sports, volunteered their time and participated in extracurricular activities while striving for academic success. Now, see what's next for the senior class of Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill and Stephanie Hannum
  • June 3, 2009
Class of 2009

Oh, the places they'll go. In high school, these seniors played sports, volunteered their time and participated in extracurricular activities while striving for academic success. Now, see what's next for the senior class of Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • June 3, 2009
Hillview neighborhood: Progressive dinner

Where are we going to eat tonight? Well, with this new monthly series of progressive dinners around local neighborhoods, The Observer takes the answer one step further.

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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • June 3, 2009
Wigged out

And you thought you had bad hair days? The Asolo's resident hairstylist takes us through the tedious task of wigmaking.

  • Arts + Culture
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