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Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh as they report today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 1, 2012
Oct. 1: Daily Headlines Video

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Maya Huynh
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose Celebration of Culture

Primrose students donned homemade mustaches, hats and other multicultural garb to celebrate different cultures of the world Friday, Sept. 28. Students split into groups and dressed according to the country they represented. Each group then held hands and sang, 'It's a Small World,' in unison.

  • East County
  • Schools
Heather Fellows and Natalie Fellows
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gene Witt Sock Hop

Cuffed jeans, poodle skirts and hair grease a plenty filled the cafeteria at Gene Witt Elementary School Friday, Sept. 28, for a 1950s-themed sock hop. Students and parents dressed in clothes from the decade, enjoyed food and drink, danced and played games.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 1, 2012
'Grand Challenge' reaps big rewards

A monthlong food drive of The Food Bank of Manatee has netted 21 tons of food and $39,000 in cash.

  • East County
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Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 1, 2012
Former NBA referee to share on PTS

East County resident Bob Delaney today will speak on post traumatic stress disorder.

  • East County
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Luis de Jesus, of Pincher's Crab Shack, prepared ribs for the crowd.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Grill masters face off

East County residents flocked Sept. 29, to Lakewood Ranch Main Street, for the plaza's fourth annual BBQ Cook-off event.

  • East County
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Braden River lost 29-14 in its Homecoming game. Watch video of the eventful night.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 30, 2012
VIDEO: Braden River Homecoming

Braden River High football fell to Port Charlotte 29-14 in its Homecoming game Sept. 28. Sam Peacock and Madison Daunt were chosen as Braden River king and queen.

  • East County
  • Sports
Billy Lehman and Carlos Fuentes made sure to bring props to the Homecoming Dance Sept. 27.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BRHS Homecoming Events

Students at Braden River High School brandished their school spirit Sept. 24 to Sept. 29, as they celebrated Homecoming Week.

  • East County
  • News
Mia Lin had fun with her mother, Dr. Nikki Lin, center, and grandparents Dolly and Dr. Eugene Usberghi.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Health & Wellness Expo

East County residents flocked Sept. 29, to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, as Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. hosted its annual "Embrace a Life of Health and Wellness" Expo

  • East County
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The 5K portion of the race started at 8 a.m. sharp.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Run to Live

Runners in the Run to Live 5K found a scenic route through Schroeder-Manatee Ranch-owned land in Lakewood Ranch as they raced to support The Center for Building Hope this morning.

  • East County
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Sophomore wide receiver Justin Ross carried the ball eight times for 23 yards.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 28, 2012
Braden River comes up short against Port Charlotte

The Braden River High football team fell to Port Charlotte 29-14 in its Homecoming game tonight.

  • East County
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Join Alex Mahadevan and Danae DeShazer as they report today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 28, 2012
Sept. 28: Daily Headlines Video

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Charlotte Lynn took this sunset photo at Spanish Point in Osprey.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2012
September Cool Today Monthly Winner

Charlotte Lynn took this sunset photo at Spanish Point in Osprey.

  • Longboat Key
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It'll be a battle of the Pirates tonight as Braden River hosts Port Charlotte in its Homecoming game.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 28, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Sept. 28

Tonight's Friday Night Clash includes Braden River vs. Port Charlotte, Lakewood Ranch vs. Palmetto, and Carinal Mooney vs. Clearwater Central Catholic.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 28, 2012
Lady Mustangs sweep Lady Warriors

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team swept Seminole Osceola 25-12, 25-7, 25-21 in a Class 6A-District 12 match Sept. 27.

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