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Braden River High School senior Gabriela DeJesus said she is enjoying every minute of her senior season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 14, 2011
Braden River senior bounces back on team

After being ruled academically ineligible and having to sit out last season, Braden River senior Gabriela DeJesus brought her grades up and now is back on the court with the Lady Pirates.

  • East County
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Jen Blanco, associate editor
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 14, 2011
COMMENT: The family that plays together ...

As a parent, there's no greater joy than watching your child reach a monumental milestone, earn a scholarship or sink the game-winning shot.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River baseball coach Mike Verrill said the position with the Pirates is the perfect opportunity for him.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 14, 2011
Pirates name new coach

Former Out-of-Door Academy baseball coach Mike Verrill was named Braden River High's new varsity baseball coach Dec. 2.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 14, 2011
COMMUNITY GOLF

Rob Jordan earned first place in Flight One of the Individual Stableford Men's Event Dec. 10, at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Local officials and representatives of The Miracle League of Manasota and other agencies sang "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" as part of the groundbreaking ceremony.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2011
FULL STORY: Baseball complex to open

The Miracle League of Manasota and Sarasota County officially broke ground on a specialized baseball complex for individuals with disabilities.

  • East County
  • News
Panet-Raymond
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2011
Golf pro recreates River Club restaurant

Golf professional Jacques Panet-Raymond recently opened Caddyshak Sports Bar & Grille in The River Club restaurant space and plans to open a dance club there, as well, starting in January.

  • East County
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Wilson Williams and His Platters members Wilson Williams, Verceal Whitaker and Al Holland will perform classics such as “Only You” at San Marco Plaza. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2011
The Platters spin into San Marco

The concert will benefit the Humane Society of Manatee County and the Dan Toler Fund for ALS.

  • East County
  • News
Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch owner Sharon Frank arrived at her business Dec. 9 to find her monument-style sign destroyed
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 14, 2011
News Briefs

Ranch Cinemas holds 'Cans' Film Festival; Driver smashes Primrose School sign

  • East County
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Rosedale resident Jack Sodini and his student, Isaiah Depina, had a blast on the golf course together.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2011
Rosedale residents open course, hearts to students

Members of the Rosedale Golf & Country Club treated children from Moody Elementary School to lunch and golfing at the course Dec. 6 and 8.

  • East County
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 14, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Braden River High sophomore forward Austin Myara tallied his first hat trick of the season; helping lead the visiting Pirates to a 5-0 victory over Charlotte in a Class 4A-District 11 match Dec. 8.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 14, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Austin Myara

Braden River High sophomore forward Austin Myara tallied his first hat trick of the season; helping lead the visiting Pirates to a 5-0 victory over Charlotte in a Class 4A-District 11 match Dec. 8. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
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Serenity Vega is a fourth grade student at Rowlett Magnet Elementary.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 14, 2011
Observer Team Spotlight Q&A

Meet this week's Observer Team player, Serenity Vega.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jose Silva
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 14, 2011
Business Observer

Area businesses benefit from Premier; Turner Tree reports record-breaking sales; Jose Silva joins Blue Skye Lending

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 14, 2011
Lakewood Ranch Country Club home tops weekly sales

A home in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
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Michele Bucher took this sunset photo from her front yard.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 14, 2011
Weekly Winner: Star Burst

Michele Bucher took this sunset photo from her front yard.

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