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The Braden River High softball team captured its second-consecutive district title with a 1-0 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-District 11 championship April 18.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Sarasota

The Braden River High softball team defeated Sarasota 1-0 in the Class 7A-District 12 championship April 18 to capture its second-consecutive district title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Olivia Heath and Simone, Natalia, and Cibele Urbanksi make hotdogs for the Kids Hotdog Cook-Off.
  • By Gabby Ojeda
  • April 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland Community Cookout

Woodland The Community Church presented some picnic-style family fun at the Community Cookout Sunday, April 21, at Lakewood Ranch Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Out-of-Door sixth graders Anthony Squitieri, Max Hajduk and Ethan Marino, who sold glow sticks at the race.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Out-of-Door Relay For Life

Out-of-Door Academy students and other race participants raised $56,646.48 for the American Cancer Society at a Relay for Life the school hosted April 19. The night-time run featured 25 teams and 321 participants.

  • East County
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More than 400 people signed up prior to the day of the race and more than 200 more people signed up at the race to participate in the first annual Glow-Run-Wish 5K-ISH Fun Beer Run.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Glow-Run-Wish

More than 600 runners illuminated the night at the inaugural Make-A-Wish Glow-Run-Wish 5K-ISH Fun Beer Run Friday, April 19, at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 19, 2013
April 19: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Property owner plans temporary homeless shelter; Tangerine Bay receives huge insurance increase; Weekend Best Bets, Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 19, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Glow-Run-Wish

Adults 21 and older can illuminate the night at the Gold Coast Eagle Distributing inaugural Make-A-Wish Glow-Run-Wish 5K-ish Fun Beer Run.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County announces 'Try Transit Day' — learn more in today's headlines.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 19, 2013
April 19: Morning Headlines

Morning stories: Vandalsim continues at Ringling Shopping Center; Sarasota County announces 'Try Transit Day'

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Sarasota Police ended a late night standoff — learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 18, 2013
April 18: Daily Headlines Video

April 18: Daily Headlines Video

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 18, 2013
One dead in I-75 crash in East County

A resident of North Port died in a vehicle accident on Interstate 75 Wednesday.

  • East County
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Senior Jessica Cadorette hit a single to leadoff the bottom of the second inning.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Venice

The Braden River High softball team defeated Venice 2-0 in the Class 7A-District 11 semifinals April 16. Senior Courtney Mirabella pitched a complete game, allowing three hits while striking out 15. With the win, the Lady Pirates will host Sarasota in tonight's district championship.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 18, 2013
Free summer camp kick-off party upcoming

Bath & Racquet Fitness Club will hold a free kids summer camp kick-off party April 20.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 18, 2013
Riverview junior records third-place finish

Riverview High junior Kadi Pallastrone shot a 12-over par 79 to finished third in the Girls 15-18 Division of the College Prep Series at USF tournament April 6-7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Leadoff hitter Amber Wimmer hit a triple in her first at bat.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY:Lakewood Ranch vs. Dixie Hollins

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Dixie Hollins 6-0 in the Class 6A-District 12 semifinals April 17. Sophomore Amanda Rak pitched a complete game, allowing one hit while striking out 13. With the win, Lakewood will host Palmetto in the district championship April 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Florida Highway Patrol website shows an inside lane is blocked, but no other infformation is available at this time.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 17, 2013
I-75 accidents snarling traffic

Multiple accidents on Interstate 75 are causing delays.

  • East County
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An East County Waffle House was robbed early this morning - learn more in today's daily headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 17, 2013
April 17: Daily Headlines Video

April 17: Daily Headlines Video

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