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East County

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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 27, 2011
Pirates advance to district semis

The Braden River High boys soccer team defeated Dixie Hollins 3-0 in a Class 4A-District 10 quarterfinal match Jan. 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
Pictured are Beverly Fisher, Jaymie Klauber, host of the event at the Polo Grill, and Audrey Coleman
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2011
Girls Inc. celebrates donors

More than 70 people attended the kickoff party for the Growing Great Girls Circle membership society on Jan. 23.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch Running Club vice president Stefan Thoenes, pictured with his daughter, Ayva, 16 months, and president Jim Nelson are trying to set up a team this year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 27, 2011
Ranch Relay hosts team kick-off party

Relay for Life of Lakewood Ranch looked to get local residents excited about its upcoming Relay for Life event during a Team Premiere Party Jan. 26 at the Lakewood Ranch Cinemas. Guests and volunteers were able to register for this year's relay while enjoying popcorn, prizes and more. Relay for Life of Lakewood Ranch is looking to get 50 teams registered for this year's relay, which will be held April 9-10 at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
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Manatee Chamber of Commerce Communications Director Karen Jones and Membership Representative Marianne Goldrainer
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 26, 2011
Chamber holds annual appreciation ceremony

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce held its 48th Annual Dinner and Membership Appreciation Ceremony Jan. 25 at the Polo Grill and Bar in Lakewood Ranch. Members and their guests enjoyed dinner, a silent auction, musical entertainment by Daniel Fugazzotto and an awards presentation.

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Rico Alcala, Alisha Snelson and Matthew Beard
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2011
Concession, Bistro offer 'culinary carnival'

The Concession Golf Club and the Beach Bistro Culinary joined forces to raise money for the All Children's Hospital Foundation and the Aldo Castaneda Foundation with the Culinary Winter Carnival golf and dining event Jan. 21-22. Participants enjoyed a variety of golfing opportunities, guided fishing excursions and an assortment of food some from of the area's finest chefs as part of the festivities.

  • East County
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Mark and Connie Gellner made the donation of their building at the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch's Kick-Off Bash last week.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2011
Lakewood Humane Society finds home

Stanley Steemer owners Mark and Connie Gellner have offered the use of their building for the cause.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2011
Ranch CDD seeks new security provider

Lakewood Community Development District 1 supervisors will set more specific instructions for their security contractor.

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Chabad is responsible for bringing many Jewish celebrations to the East County. One of the most popular is its annual Chanukah celebration on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • January 26, 2011
Chabad purchases permanent facility

After six years of meeting in temporary locations such as a private home or a former bank, Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch finally is moving into its true home.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2011
River Club receives Swiftmud grant

The community's homeowner's association will use the money to purchase testing equipment and materials for residents to test the quality of water in 10 lakes and five stream locations.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2011
Hearing officer indicates tower rejection

Hamilton "Chip" Rice Jr. said Vertex Development is not entitled to a special permit to construct a 150-foot tower at 5625 Whitfield Ave.

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The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team captured the Class 4A-District 10 Championship with a 5-0 victory over Seminole Osceola. Photo by Brian Blanco.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 26, 2011
Mustangs dominate district

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Seminole Osceola 5-0 in the Class 4A-District 10 Championship Jan. 22.

  • East County
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Students and faculty from The Out-of-Door Academy competed in the 2011 Ragner Relay Jan. 7-8.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 26, 2011
Thunder victorious at relay

Eight ODA students and four faculty members competed in the 191-mile Ragner Relay Florida Keys Jan. 7-8.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2011
Community Golf Scores 01.27.11

Golfers post impressive scores on East County courses.

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Shelley and Dante Talarico
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2011
Gullett students publish first book

You may want to get autographs from students in Jackie Vixamar's first-grade class at Gullett Elementary - while you still can.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2011
Mooney hits track for CMN

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Key Club will sponsor its 10th annual five-mile walk-a-thon beginning at 9 a.m., Jan. 29, at Austin Smithers Stadium, 4171 Fruitville Road, Sarasota.

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