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East County

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 11, 2011
Pirates win season opener

The Braden River High boys soccer team opened its season with a 7-1 victory over Charlotte Nov. 8.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 11, 2011
Lady Pirates win Preseason Classic

The Braden River High basketball team went 2-0 in the Braden River Preseason Classic Nov. 8-9.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cpl. Hurb Thompson and Master Sgt. Mark Corradino raised the flag.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Flag Ceremony

Students at Braden River Middle School today paid tribute to military veteransd uring a special Flag Ceremony at the school. The event included a flag-raising ceremony, patriotic music and guest speakers.

  • East County
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Ten children at Tara Elementary School today took a limousine ride to The Red Elephant restaurant as a reward for raising the most money school-wide during a recent cookie sale fundraiser.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Tara Limo

Ten children at Tara Elementary School today took a limousine ride to The Red Elephant restaurant as a reward for raising the most money school-wide during a recent cookie sale fundraiser.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2011
Deputies catch home burglars

Four men have been arrested for burglary.

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Four-year-old Jordyn Jomisko couldn’t wait to show off her patriotic sticker.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Ceremony

Freedom Elementary School students, faculty and staff showed their patriotism during the school's annual Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Ceremony Nov. 10. During the event, Freedom recognized and thanked military veterans for their service, raising a flag in honor of each branch. Students also enjoyed singing songs and listing to guest speakers, including District 67 state Rep. Greg Steube.

  • East County
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Gregg Anderson, local business man
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 9, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Gregg Anderson

Gregg Anderson launched recently the South Manatee Business Coalition, an organization dedicated to creating a unique identity for South Manatee County and create a positive business environment in the area. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

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The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team will play in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals at 2 p.m. Nov. 12, at Tarpon Springs.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2011
Lady Mustangs advance to regional final

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team continued its historic run with a 3-0 victory over Seminole Osceola Nov. 8 in a Class 6A-Region 3 semifinal.

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Lakewood Ranch residents Jodie, Sarah, Julia and Don Meyers help hold a 100-year-old Torah scroll.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Temple honors Simchat Torah

Many East County residents were among the nearly 300 worshippers enjoying Temple Emanu-El's Simchat Torah celebration Oct. 21.

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Jaysa Molina, right, BRE second-grader, with her art teacher, Dr. Donna Hart
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
BRE student wins art contest

Jaysa Molina, a second-grader at Braden River Elementary School, was one of 20 students to win the annual Sarasota Manatee Airport Art Contest.

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The most notable feature of University Park Country Club actually is what remains of the land before the community broke ground. All the trees are native, creating a unique feeling within the East County development.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2011
University Park celebrates 20 year milestone

University Park turned 20 on Nov. 4. The University Park Country Club will celebrate the milestone with an event for its members Nov. 11.

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The Lakeood Ranch High boys golf team captured the Class 2A state championship Nov. 1-2, capping off a perfect 103-0 season. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2011
Lakewood Ranch High golf team ends with perfect record

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team captured the Class 2A state championship by six strokes Nov. 1-2, at Mission Inn Resort & Club's El Campeon Course in Howey-in-the-Hills.

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Jeren Kowalewski has been playing football since he was 5 years old. File photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2011
Mustang QB ready for playoffs

After missing an entire season due to injury, Lakewood Ranch High's Jeren Kowalewski has thrown for more than 1,300 yards and 11 touchdowns, leading the Mustangs back to the playoffs.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2011
Collegiate players take center court

Lakewood Athletic Center will host the 2011 Intercollegiate Dick Vitale Clay Court Classic Nov. 11-13.

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Senior Quillan Toler recorded seven kills, a block and an ace.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2011
Lady Mustangs continue historic season

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team won its first-ever regional tournament match, defeating Tampa King 3-0 in a Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinal Nov. 2.

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