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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 17, 2012
EMB Mitey Mite team remains undefeated

The East Manatee Bulldogs Mitey Mite team defeated the Manatee Mustangs 25-19 to remain undefeated.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 17, 2012
Lakewood Ranch wins Tri-Meet

The Lakewood Ranch High swim team scored 292 points to defeat Saint Stephen's (146) and Bayshore (79) in a Tri-Meet Sept. 11.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2012
Service planned for teen

A Celebration of Life service will be held for Sierra Johnson Sept. 21.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 17, 2012
Mustangs win streak comes to an end

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team's streak of 117 consecutive victories came to an end Sept. 15 at the Olympia Titan Invitational at Hammock Beach's Ocean Course in Palm Coast.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 17, 2012
Lady Mustangs finish third at Mt. Dew Invite

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team scored 146 points to finish third at the Mt. Dew Invitational Sept. 15 at the University of Florida.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 17, 2012
Lady Pirates run to third-place finish

The Braden River High girls cross country team scored 87 points to finish third at the Bradenton Runner's Club Invitational Sept. 15.

  • East County
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ODA sophomore Monica Costa digs the ball to a teammate.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA volleyball vs. Bradenton Christian

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team opened its district season with a 25-8, 25-14, 29-27 victory over Bradenton Christian Sept. 13. Natalie Rodriguez finished with 15 kills and Natalie Buffett added 12 kills to lead the way for the Lady Thunder. Haley Preininger recorded 21 assists and 11 digs and Audra Pack had seven perfect passes and five aces.

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Lakewood Ranch running back A'Shawn Angel scored from 5 yards out to propel the Mustangs to a 21-14 victory over Bayshore.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2012
Mustangs win in OT

After allowing a pair of touchdowns in less than a minute, the Lakewood Ranch High defense sacked Bayshore quarterback Wesley Jackson for a 12-yard loss on fourth down to preserve a 21-14 overtime victory over the Bruins tonight.

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Join Alex Mahadevan and Mallory Gnaegy as they report today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 14, 2012
Sept. 14: Daily Headlines Video

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Celebrity bartenders Jeffery Kin, Maverick Johnson and John Chapman
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: People-4-Paws

East County residents came out to support People-4-Paws, a non profit that assists animal rescue organizations and volunteers, during a special Charity Bar Night Sept. 12, at the Polo Grill and Bar.

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Taylor William Emmons Memorial Foundation founders Mike and Katie Emmons with Payton Wright Foundation founders Holly and Patrick Wright.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Non-profits announce collaboration

Founders of the Taylor Emmons Scholarship Fund and the Payton Wright Foundation joined Sept. 12 to announce a new fundraising partnership.

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  • September 14, 2012
County makes pay changes for deputies

Manatee County commissioners Thursday night adopted the 2013 Fiscal Year Budget, and made provisions for the Sheriff's Office to correct pay compression issues.

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The scoreboard could get a workout in the Sarasota vs. North Port non-district matchup.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Sept. 14

Tonight's games include Lakewood Ranch vs. Bayshore, Sarasota vs. North Port, and ODA at Moore Haven. Read more in our "Friday Night Clash."

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2012
Teenager dies following crash

Sierra Johnson, 17, died of injuries sustained in a Sept. 8 crash.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 13, 2012
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Forward Chase Koski (86) and defenseman Jackson Ellis (4) celebrate a goal Feb. 6 for Lakewood Ranch boys hockey in the Lightning High School Hockey League's title game. The Mustangs have become the premier high school-level team for skaters in the region.
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