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Vijay Iyengar, 13, and Kerri Dieffenwierth look over how far Vijay's letter traveled.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 26, 2014
Message Received

French girl finds bottle sent from Lakewood Ranch student.

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  • March 26, 2014
News Briefs

Manatee transit service requests public input; New teacher evaluation system announced

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 26, 2014
FDOT already designing interchange improvements

County officials adopt resolutions supporting the plan for improving the I-75/University Parkway interchange.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 26, 2014
Consultant picks Ranch bus service route

Tindale-Oliver says its study shows the need for bus service in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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General Manager Susan Halsey and Shawn Pollard, South Florida territory manager, look forward to hosting charity events. Photo by Josh Siegel
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  • Josh Siegel
  • March 26, 2014
Popular eatery hatches under new name, owner

Another Broken Egg Cafe, formerly the Broken Egg, will open April 7 in Lakewood Ranch with a new look and feel.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 26, 2014
With rowing park contract, Sarasota supports nonprofit

Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates formally will oversee operations for Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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Amanda Sebastiano Drs. Maribel Santos-Cordero and Francisco Marcano have participated in more than 10 events, including Tour de Cure, for causes.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 26, 2014
Dentist goes the distance for patient

Dr. Maribel Santos-Cordero will use her patient as inspiration during this year's Tour de Cure.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues and events.

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  • March 26, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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Jen Blanco The Out-of-Door Academy junior Kimmy Comito scored seven goals and added four assists in the Lady Thunder's 16-3 victory over Cardinal Mooney March 11.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 26, 2014
Shot Selection

The Out-of-Door Academy junior Kimmy Comito leads the state with 33 goals and 45 points, according to MaxPreps.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 26, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
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Courtesy photos Hillcroft scored a pair of goals in the sixth chukker to edge past Wildcat 8-6 in the MGA Insurance Cup March 23 at the Sarasota Polo Club.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 26, 2014
Hillcroft defeats Wildcat 8-6

Hillcroft defeated Wildcat 8-6 in the MGA Insurance Cup March 23 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo The 10U River Dawgs have won several tournaments this year, including the Disney New Year's Showcase.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 26, 2014
Nationally Ranked

The 10U River Dawgs went 4-0 to win the fifth annual spring Braden River Wreaking HAVOC Championship March 22 and March 23.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 26, 2014
Sidelines

ODA storms back from five runs down; Ellenton skaters join world team; Cascades wins division title; Meadows Cup will benefit Easter Seals; ODA swings past Lemon Bay

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 26, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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