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Jason Golden, who coaches the ODA middle school football team and the Venice girls tennis team, assumed his newest role — Area Director for Coaches of Excellence. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 29, 2012
Organization hopes to empower coaches

River Club resident Jason Golden was named area director for Coaches of Excellence Aug. 1, after working for the Gulf Coast Fellowship of Christian Athletes for the past six-and-a-half years.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 29, 2012
When friends become rivals

Braden River High and Lakewood Ranch High - two schools separated by less than four miles.

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This Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch home, which has three bedrooms, four baths, two half-baths, a pool and 3,987 square feet of living area, sold for $799,000. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 29, 2012
Country Club East home sells for $799,000

A home in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Minto Communities LLC sold the home at 14810 Secret Harbor Place to Danielle Kozel, trustee, for $799,000.

  • East County
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Sackett
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

John Sackett named salesperson of the month; Lee Wetherington Homes added to Haddington; First Federal Bank confirms new director; RE/MAX's Lou Sansevero awarded CDPE designation

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Deb Hossenlopp took this photo at Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Deb Hossenlopp took this photo at Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 28, 2012
Aug. 28: Daily Headlines Video

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A group of homeowners in Willowbrook have been campaigning for KB to buy back their homes, because many properties are severely damaged by water intrusion and other structural issues.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 28, 2012
Willowbrook Association settles with builder

Willowbrook, KB Home reached an agreement that was announced Monday by the homebuilder.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 27, 2012
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  • August 27, 2012
EMB Pee Wee squad posts shutout

The East Manatee Bulldogs Pee Wee team opened the season with a 24-0 shutout of the Manatee Wildcats Aug. 25.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 27, 2012
Mitey Mite Bulldogs open season with win

The East Manatee Bulldogs Mitey Mite team opened its 2012 season with a 33-19 victory over its crosstown rival the Manatee Wildcats Aug. 25.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 27, 2012
Manatee County announces fall adult flag football league

The Manatee County Government Parks and Recreation Department has formed a Fall Adult 5-on-5 Flag Football League.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 27, 2012
Junior Midgets post pair of shutouts

The East Manatee Bulldogs Junior Midget team opened its season with a pair of shutout victories at the Jamboree Aug. 18 at G.T. Bray West.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 27, 2012
Tiny Mite Bulldogs tie Wildcats

The East Manatee Bulldogs Tiny Mite team opened its season with an 18-18 tie versus the visiting Manatee Wildcats Aug. 25.

  • East County
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Madeline Gersh, 3, was more excited about eating her ice cream than playing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Picnic

Members of Temple Emanu-El and their friends gathered Aug. 25, at Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch, for the temple's annual Family Picnic and Havdalah service.

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Graphic shows tropical force wind speed probabilities. Sarasota and Manatee County currently have a 60% chance of encountering tropical speed winds of 39 mph or more. Courtesy of NOAA.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2012
Manatee prepares for Isaac

Manatee County fully activated its Emergency Operations Center this morning and opened to shelters.

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