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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 26, 2012
Braden River Key Club to host Sandbox Volleyball Tournament

The Braden River High Key Club will host its first Sandbox Volleyball Tournament from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 10 at Bee Ridge Park in Sarasota.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 26, 2012
SCORES: Pirates blank Sailors, advance to district final

The top-seeded Braden River High boys soccer team blanked Sarasota 5-0 in a Class 4A-District 11 semifinal Jan. 25.

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  • January 26, 2012
Thunder set to face Falcons in district final

The Out-of-Door Academy boys soccer team defeated St. Petersburg Shorecrest Prep 4-1 in a Class 1A-District 8 semifinal Jan. 25.

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ODA team leaders from last year's Relay for Life accepted the Top Youth Award on behalf of ODA's student body.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2012
ODA receives Top Youth Award

The American Cancer Society recognized the Out-of-Door Academy Jan. 25 for ranking fourth nationally in fundraising.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 26, 2012
JAN. 25: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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  • January 25, 2012
Women's Club makes donations

Four local charities are off to great start for 2012 thanks to the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club.

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  • January 25, 2012
Ranch drivers pause for pelicans

The '80s had A Flock of Seagulls.

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Matthew Baar, right, collected coins from friends and family to raise money for All Children’s Hospital, where his brother, Joey, left, received chemotherapy and other treatments for nearly four years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Haile Middle School student wins $50,000 Lightning grant

Matthew Baar was named a Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero and received $50,000 in grants for his charities of choice.

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Britton Foster is excited about his group’s newest commercial. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Doritos finalist has 'Cool' Ranch connection

Britton Foster, son of Ranch Realtor Tierney Foster, is an aspiring filmmmaker in Hollywood, Calif.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Leaders OK lights

Months after a series of armed home invasions rocked residents in Edgewater, the community will get improved street lighting.

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This pond in the Banks section of Greenbrook East is causing concern for some homeowners, who believe the large number of lily pads is unreasonable and aesthetically displeasing.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Lake aesthetics tell two stories

A couple in Greenbrook East says the lake behind their home is an eyesore. Lakewood Ranch Town Hall officials, however, say the lake is in good health.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Riverwalk neighbors to launch watch

Residents hosted their first neighborhood watch meeting Wednesday. The watch comes after the murder of Ina Gross.

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  • January 25, 2012
News Briefs

Woman robbed at Walgreens; Woman lied about CPS imposter; Faith Life Church to start services; Ranch Kiwanis host neighbor group

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Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast CEO Carl Ritter said the organization plans to launch an e-commerce website for bridal gowns it has in stock.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Cancer Community acquires national non-profit

Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast acquired Brides Against Breast Cancer, known for its Nationwide Tour of Gowns bridal shows.

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Deborah Millman spent time as a journalist for the Tampa Tribune before beginning her animal-welfare career.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 25, 2012
Honor Animal Rescue names new leader

Deborah Millman will work to raise money and awareness about the organization.

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