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  • April 25, 2012
Comment: Ranch's Berry stands tall despite injustice

It's hard enough to compete in a state tournament knowing you're surrounded by some of the state's top talent.

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Joslyn Chapman
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  • April 25, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

MISS MANATEE SOFTBALL AND LAKEWOOD RANCH LITTLE LEAGUE

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ESPN commentator Dick Vitale will recognize three area families at his upcoming gala to raise $1 million for cancer research. From left: Pat Myers, Ashley Krueger, Vitale, Kyle and Jennifer Peters and Eddie, Craig and Jeanine Livingston.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 25, 2012
Non-profits wage war against cancer

The Payton Wright Foundation and The V Foundation both will host fundraisers next month.

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  • April 25, 2012
Lakewood Ranch CDD 5 considers access changes

The board will discuss whether it will allow Country Club of Lakewood Ranch members access via the gate at Players Drive and Lorraine Road.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • April 25, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 25, 2012
Cancer organization changes name, expands reach

The Center for Building Hope, formerly the Cancer Support Community, has partnered with Massachusetts General Hospital and its Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine.

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Braden River’s Ivo Lima, center, will play soccer at Jacksonville University. He also plans to major in business management. Photo by Jen Blanco.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 25, 2012
Braden River, Lakewood seniors ink college choices

Braden River High's Ivo Lima signed a national letter-of-intent to play soccer for Jacksonville University April 19, while Lakewood Ranch High golfer Hunter Sagar signed with Canisius College.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 25, 2012
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Huntyre Elling pitched a complete game for the Lady Mustangs, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out 10.
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  • April 24, 2012
Lady Mustangs advance to regional semifinal

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Tampa Jefferson 7-0 in a Class 3A-Region quarterfinal tonight.

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  • April 24, 2012
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  • April 24, 2012
News Briefs

Beruff appointed to board by governor; District 5 candidates earn new endorsements; Humane Society launches food program

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  • April 24, 2012
Tara Elementary to add sixth grade

Manatee County School Board members Monday night approved to expand grade levels at Tara and Palm View elementary schools.

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  • April 24, 2012
SCORES: EMB teams earn victories

The East Manatee Bulldog Navy Wildcat and Navy Panther teams both earned victories April 21.

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  • April 24, 2012
Scores: East Manatee River Dawgs win championship

The 10U East Manatee River Dawgs captured the Play it Again Sports Championship April 21-22 in Port Charlotte.

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Championship players include: Chase Yniguez, Connor Krug, Camden Martin, Nicolas Hadad, Jake Krug, Caden Chamberlin, John Schroeder, Sean Vitug, Stone Frishman, Dalton Roby and Satchel Norman.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 24, 2012
SCORES: Meteors win Georgia-Florida Showdown

The Meteors 9U travel baseball team captured the Georgia-Florida Showdown April 20-22 in Valdosta, Ga.

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