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"It's going to be an amazing experience and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, especially doing something you love," said Sarah Nimptsch, right, of cheering in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, with fellow cheerleader Ashley Preininger, left.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 16, 2011
ODA Cheerleaders to perform in New York

Two ODA students earned invitations to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

  • East County
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Pommes Dauphine Fromage (Potato Pate a choux puffs with Cheese)
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
East County invites you to feast

Last year, the East County Observer brought you a selection of Thanksgiving recipes from some of our area's best chefs. This year, we've done it again.

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  • November 16, 2011
News Briefs

Authorities: vehicle fire apparent suicide; Red Cross launches holiday fundraiser; Local car wash raises funds for child; Taylor Morrison opens sales center

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Read this week's cops corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 16, 2011
FULL STORY: Schroeder-Manatee Ranch unveils Premier lights

Officials from the Lakewood Ranch developer and the community celebrated the lighting of fields at Premier Sports Campus Nov. 14.

  • East County
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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2011
Business Observer

Longboat Key Club managers awarded at for service and accomplishments; Cannons Marina receives its 13th Grady-White Admiral's Circle Award

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Our View: Common sense teacher pay

The ongoing controversy over teacher merit pay is understandable. After all, teachers have been allowed to get pay raises and maintain job security each year with almost no accountability.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
MacAllisters to host Scottish Festival

The third annual event will benefit the Wobbly Feet Foundation.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 16, 2011
Lakewood Ranch home tops weekly transactions

A home in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Anne and Leonard Doherty, Sarasota, sold their home at 7339 Edenmore St. to James and Mary Hill, Bradenton, for $457,000.

  • East County
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Juniors Danielle Valley and Will Kazokas train six days a week with the Sarasota Sharks and also swim for Lakewood Ranch High School.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2011
Lakewood Ranch swimmers take home state titles

Lakewood Ranch High juniors Danielle Valley and Will Kazokas each won individual state titles at the FHSAA Class 2A swimming championships Nov. 12, at the YMCA Aquatic Center in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
Don and Carley Engelberger are finally together on the field.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2011
School board sides with soccer player

A possible recruiting violation nearly cost Braden River High School freshman Carley Engelberger a chance to play for the Lady Pirates this fall.

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Jen Blanco
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2011
COMMENT: Loss shouldn't tarnish miracle season

All good things must come to end.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2011
Sports Briefs

EMB win Don Clarke Bowl Series; Southeast girls claim district title

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Prep Scoreboard

Read this week's prep scoreboard including scores from boys and girls soccer, volleyball, girls basketball, and football.

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Sara McCurry
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Observer Team Spotlight Q&A

Meet this week's Observer Team player, Sara McCurry.

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