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East County

Olivia Ortiz
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2011
Sports Briefs

Bulldog teams defeat Buccaneers; Mustangs win Donald Ross Tournament; River Dawgs win regional championship; Lady Mustangs race to third-place finish; Mustangs finish 11th in Boys Invitational Race

  • East County
  • Sports
Congressman Vern Buchanan
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 11, 2011
Buchanan promotes free trade deals

Congressman Vern Buchanan is working to promote legislation for free trade deals with Colombia, Panama and South Korea

  • East County
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Gov. Rick Scott sits down with The Observer to answer a few questions.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2011
Scott: Jobs will solve state's problems

Florida Gov. Rick Scott's visit to the Observer Group prompted discussion on economic growth, the importance of jobs and Scott's intention to reduce state taxes.

  • Siesta Key
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Edgewater resident Audrey O'Leary.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 10, 2011
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Audrey O'Leary

Edgewater resident Audrey O'Leary began baking with her aunt as a child and loves to make treats for friends and neighbors.

  • East County
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A Manatee County Sheriff's Office report states a single gunshot was fired between 1-2 a.m. Oct. 8 at a residence in the 7000 block of Chatum Light Run in Lighthouse Cove at Heritage Sound in the Heritage Harbour community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 10, 2011
Shot fired at Lighthouse Cove home

Unknown persons shot a gun into a home in the 7000 block of Chatum Light Run in the early hours of Oct. 8.

  • East County
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Florida Gov. Rick Scott shook hands with Observer Group employees this morning.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 10, 2011
Gov. Scott visits Observer office

The Observer Group hosted Florida Gov. Rick Scott this morning to answer questions relating to the state.

  • Siesta Key
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Audrey Krieg, Karen Peltz and Rita Verge of the Lakewood Ranch Garden Club were eager to chat with guests.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Club Day

Lakewood Ranch residents looking for social groups to join gathered Oct. 8 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.'s Club Day event. Attendees were able to speak with representatives of more than 30 Lakewood Ranch clubs.

  • East County
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Summerfield resident Michelle Clinton, with her daughter, Ava, stands next to the bra she made out of recycled Tab and strawberry Sunkist.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: High Heel-A-Thon

East County residents rallied against breast cancer Oct. 8 during the Hornback Chiropractic High Heel-A-Thon event in the parking lot of Crowder's Gifts & Gadgets.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2011
Mustangs win Homecoming game

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated Tarpon Springs 41-33 in its Homecoming game Oct. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River defensive back Jordan Edwards attempts to keep Manatee running back Leon Allen from reaching the end zone.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High at Manatee High

The Braden River High football team fell to Manatee 63-0 in the Class 7A-District 10 opener for both teams. The Pirates had a punt blocked for a safety on their opening possession, giving Manatee an early 2-0 lead. Manatee scored 61 unanswered points in the rout as the Pirates fell to 1-5 on the season. Braden River returns to non-district action Oct. 14 versus Bayshore in its Homecoming game.

  • East County
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The game started at 7:30 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Mustangs' Homecoming Game

Lakewood Ranch High School tonight battled Tarpon Springs for its Homecoming game.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 7, 2011
Manatee students rally for leadership

More than 500 students will gather at Braden River High School Oct. 8 for a leadership rally.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 7, 2011
East County business takes stand against cancer

Two local businesses this weekend will be holding fundraisers for cancer-related causes.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 6, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Hitting the driver with more confidence

This week, Longboat Key Club and Resort Director of Golf Terry O'Hara shares tips for hitting a driver with more confidence.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High students enjoyed hanging out in front of a bonfire Oct. 6 as part of the school’s Homecoming festivities.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 6, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Bonfire

Dozens of Lakewood Ranch High School students spent the evening hanging out in front of a bonfire Oct. 6. The Lakewood cheerleading squad and marching band kept students entertained throughout the event, which was part of the school's Homecoming festivities.

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