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layers included Connor Krug, Jake Krug, Nicolas Hadad, Chase Yniguez, Austin Jenkins, Rylan Buck, Christopher Short, Andrew Huxtable, Logan McGinnes, Carter Chapin and Logan Fiedler.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 8, 2010
Sports Briefs 12.08.10

The Manatee East Little League Titans finished the season undefeated, capturing the Minors division championship Dec. 2.

  • East County
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Caitlyn Benedetto point guard is averaging a little more than 18 points a game.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 8, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Caitlyn Benedetto

Braden River High senior Caitlyn Benedetto scored 53 points in three games this week, including 14 points in the Lady Pirates 47-31 victory over Manatee Nov. 30.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 8, 2010
Community Golf Scores 12.08.10

Golfers post impressive scores on East County courses.

  • East County
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Taylor Emmons was a pitcher for The Out-of-Door Academy. He graduated in 2009.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Jen Blanco
  • December 8, 2010
ODA remembers Taylor Emmons

The former pitcher, a 2009 graduate, was killed in an accident Sunday in Coral Gables.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2010
County to test sewer lines in Palm-Aire area

County workers will be testing sewer lines on Ithaca Lane in the Palm-Aire area early Wednesday morning.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 7, 2010
Lady Pirates top Manatee, fall to Lemon Bay and Port Charlotte

The Braden River High girls basketball team finished 1-2 this week.

  • East County
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Carol Whitmore has been on the commission since 2006.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2010
Board names 2011 chairman

Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore today was named the chairman for 2011.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 7, 2010
Lady Mustangs bounce back with win

After tying Braden River 0-0 Nov. 30, the Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team shut out Berkely Prep 6-0 Dec. 1.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 7, 2010
JV Mustangs finish third at Marauder Duals

The Lakewood Ranch High JV wrestling team finished 3-1 to capture third place at the Marauder Duals Dec. 4 at Clearwater Central Catholic.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 7, 2010
Titans finish season undefeated

The Manatee East Little League Titans finished the season undefeated, capturing the Minors division championship Dec. 2.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 7, 2010
Pirates open season 2-1

The Braden River High boys basketball team opened its season with a pair of wins over Booker and Cardinal Mooney Nov. 29 and Dec. 2 before falling to Sarasota Dec. 3.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 7, 2010
Mustangs top Rams

Tim Greenamoyer hit two free throws in overtime, propelling the Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team to a 75-72 victory over Sarasota Riverview Dec. 4

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 7, 2010
Blooms nip Buds in Rose Cup

The Rosedale Golf & Country Club 18-hole ladies held their annual Rose Cup Tournament Dec. 2.

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Tammy Kovar recently opened Yard Rx, a retail store, which offers lawn maintenance alternatives to homeowners, builders and developers.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 6, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Yard Rx

Tammy Kovar opened Yard Rx Nov. 4 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch.

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Austin Buckstein, 5, wanted to have his picture taken with Santa alone.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2010
Santa visits Tara Elementary

Santa Claus made a special visit to Tara Elementary School Dec. 3. Guests enjoyed a dinner of pizza and pasta, dancing and pictures with St. Nick.

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