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The LED baseball, created by Lakewood Ranch-based Evolucia, has Rivera's autograph, uniform number and career stats written on it.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 23, 2013
East County company partners with Mariano Rivera on LED ball

Evolucia, a Lakewood Ranch-based LED lighting company, has partnered with legendary New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera on a new baseball.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 23, 2013
ODA names new baseball coach

The Out-of-Door Academy recently named Tim Orlosky as Associate Athletic Director for Facilities Management and its new varsity baseball coach.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 23, 2013
MONDAY NEWS MASHUP: School bus driver cited for crash

School bus driver cited for texting before crash; man arrested for capital sexual battery; political leaders lament brain drain

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Chad Rex rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Mustangs to a 42-31 victory over rival Braden River Sept. 20.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Football vs. Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated rival Braden River 42-31 in the Class 7A-District 10 opener Sept. 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA senior David Grain returned from a sprained ankle to lead the Thunder to its first victory of the season.
  • By Carson Jungers and Jake Romine
  • September 21, 2013
ODA notches first win

The Out-of-Door Academy dominated Citrus Park Christian Sept. 20, as the Thunder defeated the Eagles 42-0 and ended its three-game losing streak.

  • Sarasota
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JP Legutko gets his first dish of the evening
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Main Street BBQ Cook Off

Lakewood Ranch restaurants competed for the title of best BBQ Saturday night on Main Street. Hundreds of BBQ lovers came out to test and judge the food for themselves. From BBQ tacos to kebabs, the competition was hot.

  • East County
  • News
Adler McNesby, 5, waits to catch a wave.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Hang Ten for Autism

The Center for Autism and Research Education or C.A.R.E gave autistic children a surfing experience Saturday, Sept. 21, on Siesta Key beach to provide them with a multi-sensory experience. This is the fourth year of the Hang Ten for Autism Surf Event.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 21, 2013
Quotes Observed: Sept. 14 - Sept. 21

Each weekend, we bring you a collection of quotes from the biggest (or quirkiest) Observer and national news stories of the week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Cardinal Mooney football team improved to 3-0 with a 28-0 victory over Avon Park Sept. 20.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 21, 2013
Patterson scores two TDS in Cougars win

Senior running back Demardre Patterson rushed for 116 yards and two touchdowns to lead Cardinal Mooney to a 28-0 victory over Avon Park in non-district action Sept. 20.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch running back J.T. Fischer rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 20, 2013
Mustangs rush to fourth-straight victory over the Pirates

Lakewood Ranch quarterback Chad Rex and running back J.T. Fischer combined for 233 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Mustangs to a 42-31 victory over rival Braden River tonight in the Class 7A-District 10 opener.

  • East County
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The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club met Thursday for a panel discussion on the direction of Florida’s economic development.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2013
Sept. 20: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Tiger Bay looks to Florida's economic future; Old Publix plaza coming down in October; Arts organizations share collective vision; The Good News: Dave Strickland of American Cancer Society; New lift station team holds community meeting

  • Longboat Key
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Florida State Senator Nancy Detert, center, moderated Thursday's panel discussion on Florida's economy. With her are Norma Roembke, left, and Linda Long.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 20, 2013
Tiger Bay looks to Florida's economic future

The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club met Thursday for a panel discussion on the direction of Florida's economic development - and the ideas were big.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rita Smith and Frank Verdel
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: HBA BRAG Breakfast

Members of the Home Builders Association started their day with a networking breakfast. The breakfast was held in a model home in one of Neal Communities' newest neighborhoods, The Highlands. Builders, brokers and Realtors networked over a cup of coffee and a croissant.

  • East County
  • News
Luis de Jesus, of Pincher’s Crab Shack, prepares ribs for the crowd at last year’s cook-off. Pincher’s won the coveted "People's Choice" title
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 20, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Main Street Restaurant BBQ Cook-off

Lakewood Ranch Main Street restaurants will compete to win the award for best barbeque at the fifth annual Main Street Restaurant BBQ Cook-off Saturday, Sept. 21.

  • East County
  • News
After her own family’s struggle with addiction, Leslie Glass hopes to remove the stigma surrounding it with her new documentary, ‘The Silent Majority.'
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2013
Sept. 19: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Big Pass dredging plans unveiled; County votes to adopt budget tonight; St. Armands Circle BID extension approved; Sarasota man arrested on child pornography charges

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