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East County

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 21, 2011
Sports Briefs

Bayshore Bruins top Lakewood Ranch; Mustangs win, remain undefeated; Tigers roll past banged up Pirates

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3 The number of rushing touchdowns sophomore Demardre Patterson scored in The Out-of Door Academy’s 33-6 victory over Moore Haven Sept. 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 21, 2011
JUST THE STATS

3 - The number of rushing touchdowns sophomore Demardre Patterson scored in The Out-of Door Academy's 33-6 victory over Moore Haven Sept. 16.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 20, 2011
REALTORS group to sell Lakewood Ranch building

The Manatee Association of REALTORS has announced plans to sell or lease its Lakewood Ranch buildings.

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Sarasota Chapter of Ikebana International President Jennifer Walker, Program Chair Gil Lee, Polly Curran and Pat Bonarek
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Far East Arrangers

The Sarasota Chapter of Ikebana International kicked off another season with a demonstration, titled "Ikebana for Your Backyard," Sept. 12, at Selby Gardens. The group will host a holiday luncheon Dec. 5 at University Park Country Club.

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  • September 20, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 20, 2011
Miracle League announces new board member

The Miracle League of Manasota named Peg McKay Pluto as the newest member of The Miracle League Board of Directors.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 19, 2011
Cain campaign stops in Bradenton

Presidential hopeful Herman Cain was in bed with the flu, but his campaign still made the first stop of his Common Sense Solutions bus tour of Florida at Mixon Fruit Farms today.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

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The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Sept. 20 in the first-floor chambers of the county administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 19, 2011
County considers Tara bridge proposal

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday will hear updates on the 44th Avenue East Extension, among other items.

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Expect lane closures and possible delays on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 758 and state Route 72.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 19, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Sept. 18

Construction work will take place this week on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758, state Route 72 and state Route 681.

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Six members of the Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team placed in the Top 20 at the Fort Myers Optimist Invitational Sept. 17.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 19, 2011
Lady Mustangs race to second-place finish

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team scored 45 points to finish second by Estero (24 points) at the Fort Myers Optimist Invitational Sept. 17.

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Lakewood Ranch fell to 1-2 on the season with a 26-20 loss to Bayshore Sept. 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2011
Bruins top Mustangs

A fumble late in the fourth quarter set up Bayshore High's game-winning touchdown as the host Bruins defeated Lakewood Ranch 26-20 in non-district action Sept. 16, marking Bayshore's first win over a Manatee County foe since 2007.

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ODA improved to 2-0 in the district with a 33-6 victory over Moore Haven Sept. 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2011
Patterson's three touchdowns power ODA past Moore Haven

The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore running back Demardre Patterson scored three touchdowns to lead the host Thunder to a 33-6 victory over Moore Haven in district action Sept. 16.

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Haley Moore, with her parents Mitch and Stephanie, held a lemonade stand.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 5K Walk and Roll

Friends and relatives of Mitch and Stephanie Moore sported their tennis shoes and headed out to King Family Farm Sept. 17 for the 5K Walk and Roll. The event raised money to help Mitch Moore travel to Panama for stem cell therapy. He lost the use of his legs 12 years ago in a traffic accident.

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