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East County

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2012
Marshall's Landing developers plan grand opening

Developers will hold an opening for the new waterfront community, Jan. 14.

  • East County
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"Raising children, by far, has been the greatest adventure we've been on," Christine Bradford said. "It's a blast." Pictured clockwise from left: Christine, Levi, Hannah, Keegan, John, Hayden, Elijah, Nathen, Quinn and Shane.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2012
Willis teacher wins washer/dryer

Christine Bradford, and her husband, John, won a washer/dryer set from Home-Tech over the Christmas holidays. With eight children, the couple is putting it to good use.

  • East County
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Michael "Mac" Ordetx said he decided to write a book on working with children with autism about two years ago, after being encouraged to do so by individuals who attended his conference presentations on the topic.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2012
Student pens autism book

Mac Ordetx has authored his first book, 'Understanding Autism: A Sensitivity Training Guide for Kids Like Me.'

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 11, 2012
Ranch Humane Society plans four-legged fashion festival

The Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch will host its first Walk of Fame event from 1-4 p.m. Jan. 15, on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River High School students Jessica Garcia, Haley Brown, Elizabeth “Annie” Curry and Larry Haymore are excited about participating in this year’s fair.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2012
Manatee County Fair opens Thursday

The Manatee River Fair Association will host the 96th annual Manatee County Fair Jan. 12-22.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 11, 2012
Kiteboarding: Anywhere the Wind Blows

Lakewood Ranch High alum Drew Christianson has been kiteboarding for the past years and has his sights set on one day turning pro.

  • East County
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Jen Blanco
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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 11, 2012
Comment: Ellenton Ice will showcase Olympic hopefuls

Ten years ago, I sat on the couch with my mom and watched my Olympic career unfold right before my eyes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Morgan Salmon battles Braden River's Jenny Linde for the ball during the second half.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 11, 2012
Lakewood Ranch claims victory in rivalry kickoff

Lakewood Ranch claims victory against local rivals Braden River.

  • East County
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Kevin Garza
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Kevin Garza

Lakewood Ranch High School senior Kevin Garza earned kudos for his performance at the second Kiwanis Classic Mustang Duals at The Ranch wrestling tournament Jan. 7. Garza was voted Most Outstanding Wrestler for Lakewood with four pins in the first period. Overall, the Mustangs placed second, going 4-1 on the day with a 39-30 loss to Sarasota in the finals. Here's an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 11, 2012
JUST THE STATS

0 - The number of goals the Braden River High soccer team allowed in its 8-0 non-district victory over Cardinal Mooney Jan. 3.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 11, 2012
SIDELINES

Lakewood Little Leaguer hits for the cycle; Lakewood pulls even with Port Charlotte; Storm 98 softball team wins Snowball Classic

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 11, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer Team player, Sarah Perez

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 11, 2012
Community Golf

Alan Silverglat and Nick Costides scored 74 to win the two-man combined stableford points Men's event Nov. 23 on Cypress Links.

  • East County
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 11, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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Because he can't write with two casts, Owen Ragsdale will use his iPad as he returns to school this week at Braden River Middle.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • January 11, 2012
OBSERVED: Ashley: If you're out there ... thank you

It appears one East County boy has a guardian angel.

  • East County
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