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The squad performed to ACDC's "Back in Black."
  • By Stacey Horton
  • November 21, 2010
East County cheerleaders perform for Bucs fans

Stacey's Allstar Panther Cheerleaders performed at halftime during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' game against the Carolina Panthers Nov. 14.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tia Albrecht and Liz Labriola chaired this year's event. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2010
BRE hosts Denim & Diamonds fundraiser

Braden River Elementary School staff and PTO members enjoyed the school's The Denim & Diamonds Fall Ball Party and Fundraiser Nov. 6 at the Sarasota Polo Club. The event featured tapas, beverages, music and a live auction. All proceeds will benefit BRE students in the Accelerated Reading and Renzulli programs.

  • East County
  • Schools
Bikers showed their support for Kids by the Sea at this year's Teddy Bear Run.
  • By Mark Teseniar
  • November 21, 2010
Teddy Bear Run rumbles through East County

Bikers from throughout the state motored through the East County for the 13th annual Great Teddy Bear Run Nov. 14. The ride began at The Shoppes at University Center and continued to the Sarasota County Fairgrounds. The event benefited Kids by the Sea, a local non-profit that serves children with cancer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gregorie Ritzenthaler loved climbing through the bounce house. Photo by Jamie Moriarty.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2010
Cornerstone church opens expansion

Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch unveiled the expansion to its East County campus during a Grand Opening Celebration recently. Church members and guests enjoyed tours of the new facility, live music, carnival-style games and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Coach Don Purvis said he is proud of his team's efforts this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 20, 2010
Pirates fall in regional quarterfinal

The Braden River High football team saw its season come to an end with a 41-16 loss to Winter Haven in a Class 3A-Region 3 quarterfinal Nov. 19. ODA also lost in the first round of the playoffs.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 19, 2010
Lady Mustang swimmers finish third in the state

The Lakewood Ranch High girls swim team set eight new school records on its way to a third-place finish at the Class 2A FHSAA Swimming and Diving Finals Nov. 12 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jennifer Abbott and her children Ellie, 8, and Nate, 5, love Little Bookworms.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 19, 2010
Harry Potter casts spell on East County

Donning Hogwarts garb, children and their families headed to Little Bookworms on Lakewood Ranch Main Street Nov. 19 for the Harry Potter Extravaganza event. Attendees enjoyed making their own wands and potions, as well as sampling Hogwart's famous butter beer, among other festivities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dean and Janet Mixon launched the Harvest Festival last year.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 19, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Mixon Harvest Festival

Mixon Fruit Farms concludes it's 10-day Harvest Festival with two days of family fun Nov. 20-21 at the farm, 2712 26th Ave. E.

  • East County
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Vanessa Richtfort
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 19, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Primrose School

Kindergarten students at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch got a hands-on lesson in giving Nov. 19 as they headed to a local Publix to shop for food for the homeless for Thanksgiving.

  • East County
  • Schools
LECOM officials hope the dental school will open in 2012.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 18, 2010
LECOM to build dental school

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine plans to build a four-year dental school on property adjacent to its existing Lakewood Ranch campus.

  • East County
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Lem Sharp, left, Walter Mills, middle, and Tim Hensey, right, are executives at Lakewood Ranch-based construction firm W.G. Mills.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Mark Gordon
  • November 17, 2010
Region's largest builder sold

Rhode Island-based Gilbane Inc. on Nov. 15 announced its acquisition of East County contractor W.G. Mills.

  • East County
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Breauna Mathews, Sophia Herdrich and Grace Hill after their hair was done
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 17, 2010
East County Girls Scouts land roles in future film

Seven members of Girl Scout Troop 499 may be featured in 'Dolphin Tale,' which was filming in Clearwater this week.

  • East County
  • News
"It was a good ride," said Ron Reagan, who was commended for his even-handedness and efficiency while serving as Speaker pro tempore last year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 17, 2010
Former state Rep. Reagan steps back into civilian life

Rep. Ron Reagan returned home after serving for eight years on the Florida House of Representatives.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 17, 2010
More questions surround Palm-Aire tower proposal

Manatee County planners now have deemed complete an application for a cell tower in Palm-Aire. A draft staff report indicates the county may support the project.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 17, 2010
News Briefs 11.18.10

Sanborn Studios held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new 30,00-square-foot television production and film studio in the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park Nov. 12.

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