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East County

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  • Josh Siegel
  • September 11, 2013
School board postpones budget vote

The Manatee County School Board, following the advice of Superintendent Rick Mills, delayed a decision to adopt its 2013-14 budget because it did not give the public enough time to review it.

  • East County
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Sam Woolf, a Braden River High School student, performed Friday, Sept. 6, at MacAllisters on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 11, 2013
Television show contestant is no false idol

Sam Woolf, a 17-year-old Braden River High School student, performed at MacAllisters - the place that first gave him a stage - in front of an 'American Idol' crew.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Randy Benderson, president of Benderson Development, thanks Paul Blackketter for his persistence. “This is bigger than our dream was,” Benderson said.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 11, 2013
Rowing Championships bring pride to Sarasota

The contingent behind Sarasota's winning bid to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships returned from South Korea Tuesday night and addressed the media Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 11, 2013
My View: 16 names

"A plane flew into the World Trade Center," I overheard someone say.

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Late in life, unable to walk or talk, Jim Hunsader rode around the farm on his golf cart, watching the Pumpkin Festival from afar. Photos by Josh Siegel and courtesy of the Hunsader family
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 11, 2013
IN MEMORIAM: Cultivating a Passion

East County remembers Donald James 'Jim' Hunsader, pioneer of Hunsader Farms.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2013
News Briefs

Port Manatee executive director arrested; Manatee County accepts applications for seats; Cattlemen Road extension project recognized for quality; Ranch executive named to Leadership Florida class

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 11, 2013
The Good News: Shelley Thayer of Cat Depot

Shelley Thayer has been the executive director of Cat Depot since 2009. Read more about her in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
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The Braden River High volleyball team celebrates a point during its 3-2 victory over rival Lakewood Ranch Sept. 10.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Volleyball vs. Lakewood Ranch

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated rival Lakewood Ranch 25-17, 25-15, 20-25, 14-25, 15-11 in district action Sept. 10.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 9, 2013
School board votes to adopt budget tonight

The Manatee County School Board will vote to adopt the district's $566.9 million budget tonight.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team improved to 16-0.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2013
Mustangs remain unbeaten

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 278 to win the six-team Lakewood Ranch Invitational Sept. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
The ODA volleyball team defeated Sarasota Christian in five games Sept. 6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2013
ODA digs out win

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Sarasota Christian 3-2 Sept. 6.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2013
Injuries hamper Thunder

The Out-of-Door Academy football team fell to Calvary Christian 43-7 Sept. 6.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch quarterback Chad Rex threw an 85-yard touchdown in the Mustangs loss to Tampa Jesuit.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2013
Lakewood falls on the road

The Lakewood Ranch High football team suffered its first loss of the season Sept. 6, falling to Tampa Jesuit 31-7.

  • East County
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Woolf is a potential candidate on this year’s American Idol
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 6, 2013
American Idol Filming Main Street

American Idol films local Sam Woolf on Main Street

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