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Braden River coach Don Purvis was pleased with the way his team kept fighting throughout a tough district season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2011
Venice ends Braden River's dreams of a postseason run

After an emotional win two weeks ago, the Braden River High football team was unable to relive some of that magic as the host Pirates fell to Venice 49-7 in the Class 7A-District 10 finale for both teams.

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Kayla Estling
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Observer Team Spotlight Q&A

Read this week's Observer Team Spotlight Q&A with Kayla Estling

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The East County Observer and Bogey's Restaurant and Sports Pub have teamed up to showcase the East County’s top athletes. Each recipient’s article will be featured on the restaurant’s wall.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Demardre Patterson

Sophomore running back Demardre Patterson rushed for 70 yards on eight carries and scored three touchdowns while leading The Out-of-Door Academy to a 55-0 victory over Saint Stephen's in the annual Headmaster's Cup Nov. 4.

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Advanced art students in Wade Smith's class worked on this Florida wetlands mural two days a week for the last six weeks. Students celebrated completion of the project Nov. 7.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2011
Nolan Middle School students paint mural of native Florida

Art students at Nolan Middle School recently completed a mural of a native Florida landscape on a building on campus. A dedication ceremony was held Nov. 7.

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  • Michael Eng
  • November 9, 2011
New coalition unites South Manatee business community

The South Manatee Business Coalition hopes to foster more opportunities for the growth of small businesses in the county.

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  • Michael Eng
  • November 9, 2011
Bluegrass fest strums into Linger Lodge

The Rocky Bottom Bluegrass Festival will feature 10 Florida bands Nov. 12, at Linger Lodge.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
News Briefs

Tropicana names SMR top grower; East County rallies for local musician; Seafood restaurant to open on Ranch Main; Journalism program hosts conference

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • November 9, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • November 9, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway.

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"The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission." John F. Kennedy.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Our View: Thanks to them, we are free

Thomas Jefferson famously said, 'The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.'

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"(My illness has) made me appreciate every day," said Eden Banks, who is pictured with her pastor, Steve Price. "I thought I was an anomaly, but there are a lot of young women in their 30s and 20s with metastatic breast cancer."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2011
Lakewood Ranch pastor laces up for cancer patient

Harvest United Methodist Church Pastor Steve Price completed the Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon, which he dubbed as Eden's Run, Nov. 5, in honor of church member, Eden Banks.

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Matt Vanderford, 4, has adjusted well to life with his new family. He is pictured with his adoptive parents, Scott and Cyndee Vanderford.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2011
Bayside church to host adoption event

Bayside Community Church's Bridge a Life ministry will educate the public about domestic and international adoptions with a special event Nov. 11.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 9, 2011
Richland Farms home tops East County sales

A home in Richland Farms tops all transactions in this week's real estate. E. Lawrence and Sally Reagan, Bradenton, sold their home at 10208 S.R. 64 E. to Mark Cahill Investments LLC for $700,000. Built in 1967, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,326 square feet of living area.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Oh the places we'll go, 'It's Read Everywhere' wraps up

The Observer newspapers have been on vacation. Although we continue to provide weekly neighborhood news to our readers through the Longboat, Sarasota and East County Observers, we have had a busy year traveling all around the world.

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Gabor Szakacs took this sunset photo from the Emerson Point Preserve in October in west Palmetto.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Weekly Winner: Sails at sunset

Gabor Szakacs took this sunset photo from the Emerson Point Preserve in October in west Palmetto.

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