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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2011
Thunder tops Northside Christian

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team defeated Northside Christian 6-1 in district action March 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mother/daughter duo Lindsay and Susan Owens own the Whitfield Exchange.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 7, 2011
GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Spring Fling

Dozens of local businesses showcased their products and services during the Manatee Chamber of Commerce's Spring Fling Business Expo March 3 at the chamber's McClure Center office in Lakewood Ranch. The event also included music, refreshments and a silent auction.

  • East County
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Grants were funded by the annual SunCoast Food & Wine Fest.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2011
Ranch Rotary gives to local organizations

Twenty-three organizations received grants totaling $115,000.

  • East County
  • News
Ashley Stillwell dealt at a blackjack table.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 6, 2011
GALLERY: The Great Catsby Cat'sino Night

Cat Depot hosted its Great Catsby Cat'sino Night fundraiser Saturday night at the Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2011
Lady Pirates cruise past Dixie Hollins

The Braden River High softball team dominated Dixie Hollins 20-0 in district action March 4.

  • East County
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The monthly concert draws hundreds to Main Street each month.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 4, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

The Venturas will bring their swingin' sound to Lakewood Ranch during the Music on Main concert from 6-9 p.m., tonight, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2011
Community Golf Scores 02.23.11 to 03.01.11

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
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Five-year-old Robert McIntyre couldn't wait to start peddling.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2011
GALLERY: Lighthouse Kids Preschool Trike-A-Thon

More than 35 children strapped on their helmets and peddled their hearts out during Lighthouse Kids Preschool's 7th annual Trike-A-Thon. Once they were done peddling, the students enjoyed pizza and other snacks. Proceeds from the event will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Over the past seven years, the preschool has raised more than $13,500.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2011
Senior swimmers race to personal bests

Lakewood Ranch YMCA WaveRunners senior swimmers Shannon McCarthy, Maya McCarthy and Kevin Berkenbusch posted impressive finishes at the Florida Swimming Spring Senior Championships Feb. 25-27 in Orlando.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2011
Rosedale 18-hole ladies tee off

The Rosedale Golf & Country Club 18-hole Ladies held their annual Member/Member Tournament Feb. 23-24.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2011
Intramural diving team set to hit the pool

Local divers looking to prepare for next year's swimming and diving season are encouraged to participate in a new intramural dive team starting up at GT Bray in Bradenton.

  • East County
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Anna Babayan learned about James Madison during the project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: BRE Hall of Democracy

Second-grade students at Braden River Elementary School shared what they learned about citizenship, U.S. history and the democratic process during their Hall of Democracy event this week.

  • East County
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Maria Tippy, also known as Cinderella, proves to the prince, Rin Graves, that the shoe fits.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2011
Tara presents 'Once Upon a Dream' (VIDEO)

Tara Elementary School students brought the story of Cinderella to life with the musical, "Once Upon a Dream," March 3.

  • East County
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Congressman Vern Buchanan met with state, federal and local officials on the issue last week.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2011
Buchanan to announce pill mill legislation

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan this morning will announce plans for sweeping legislation to crack down on pain management clinics that improperly prescribe and distribute prescription drugs.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 3, 2011
ODA girls tennis tops St. Stephen's

The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team defeated St. Stephen's 4-3 March 1.

  • East County
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