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The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team finished second out of 58 teams Sept. 24.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 27, 2011
Lady Mustangs finish second at Mountain Dew Invite

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team finished second to Estero in the 58-team field at the University of Florida Mountain Dew Invitational Sept. 24, in Gainesville.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 27, 2011
Pirates win tri-meet

The Braden River High boys golf team defeated Saint Stephen's and North Port in a tri-meet Sept. 26 at Waterlefe Golf and River Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Logan Newton got the call on the mound for the Suncoast Storm 98 team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 27, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Home Turf

The Suncoast Storm hosted the USSSA I Heart Softball Tournament Sept. 24-25 at its home ballpark in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 26, 2011
County to host redistricting open house

Manatee County will host a redistricting open house discussion Sept. 27.

  • East County
  • News
Wobbly Feet Foundation founders Nick and Samantha Dzembo are pictured with their son, Connor, who was diagnosed with A-T in December 2009.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Wifflemania

The sound of plastic balls whizzing by filled the air Sept. 24 at Longwood Park as the Wobbly Feet Foundation hosted its Wifflemania for the Cure tournament. The foundation raises money to fund research on A-T, a genetic neuromuscular disease that affects several body systems and is characterized by wobbliness of a person's walking.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Melissa Fox and Peter Simonson celebrate after beating dealer Rick Vargas at blackjack.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Drafts, Dealers & Dice

One hundred Junior League of Sarasota members and guests tried their luck during the organization's Drafts, Dealers & Dice event Sept. 24 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing. Guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and drinks while playing blackjack, craps, roulette and Texas hold'em.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Patrick and Holly Wright and Viking Culinary Center private events coordinator Ashley Gruters worked together to plan the event.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Payton Wright Foundation Intimate Dinner

Twenty friends and supporters of Patrick and Holly Wright and the Payton Wright Foundation gathered together at the Viking Culinary Center in Lakewood Ranch for an Intimate Dinner Sept. 24. Guests enjoyed watching the chefs show off their culinary skills during a live interactive cooking demonstration while helping raise money for the Payton Wright Foundation.

  • East County
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Golfers started play shortly after 1 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Gullett Golf Challenge

Golf enthusiasts turned out Sept. 24 to University Park Country Club for the third annual Gullett Golf Challenge benefiting Gullett Elementary School's Parent Teacher Organization. Last year's event raised more than $34,000 for computers and other equipment for the school.

  • East County
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Braden River was held scoreless in the second half as Riverview went on to win 36-7.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 23, 2011
Pirates fall to 0-4

The Braden River High football team saw its lead slip away as Riverview scored 34 unanswered points on its way to a 36-7 victory Sept. 23.

  • East County
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Drew Clark, 7, couldn't wait for the hula-hoop contest.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Witt Sock Hop

Gene Witt Elementary School families donned their '50s best Sept. 23 for the school's annual Sock Hop. Attendees enjoyed pizza, dancing, a hula hoop contest, a silly sock contest and more as part of the festivities.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch played a tough contest Sept. 23 against Boca Ciega. Photo by Michael Eng.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 23, 2011
Mustangs win district opener

The Lakewood Ranch High football team opened its district campaign with a 19-0 victory over Boca Ciega in Class 6A-District 7 action Sept. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
SARASOTA: Hannah Smith, 3, puts decorative, little holes into her clay slab.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 23, 2011
Photos of the Week

Enjoy some of our best photos this week from all Observers.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 23, 2011
Manatee Glens hosts suicide prevention walk

Manatee Glens will host the 9th Annual 5K Walk for Life event Sept. 24.

  • East County
  • News
Motorists need to be aware of various delays at Sarasota County intersections.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 23, 2011
Traffic signal installations cause delays

Sarasota County traffic signals are being upgraded this month and will cause traffic delays at various locations.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 23, 2011
Historical Society hosts river cleanup

The Old Braden River Historical Society will hold a river cleanup Sept. 24 at Linger Lodge RV Resort and Campground.

  • East County
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