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East County

Olivia Ortiz broke her own new school record Oct. 16, finishing in 18:15 at the Pre-State Invitational.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 3, 2010
Going the Distance

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Olivia Ortiz captured the individual Manatee County Championship Oct. 27 at G.T. Bray.

  • East County
  • Sports
Evan Wilson has stepped into ODA's lead role for the injured Brian Ragone.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 3, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Evan Wilson

ODA sophomore backup quarterback Evan Wilson threw for more than 260 yards and four touchdowns, propelling the Thunder to a 56-21 victory over Moore Haven Oct. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
This four-bedroom, four-bath house in Lakewood Ranch sold for $777,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 3, 2010
Ranch Country Club home sells for $777K

Bart Wyatt sold his home at 7104 Ashland Glen to Charles and Diana Romito, Bradenton, for $777,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Julie Aranibar celebrated her election to the Manatee County School Board with her children, Jackie and John.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Michael Eng
  • November 2, 2010
Aranibar, Steube win

The Polo Grill and Bar was full of joy Nov. 2 as both Manatee County School Board candidate Julie Aranibar and Florida House District 67 candidate Greg Steube celebrated victories in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
Jillian Koenig and the Pirates mascot handed out goodies to the kids as they arrived.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 2, 2010
Pirates share school spirit at BRE

Dancers, cheerleaders and drummers from Braden River High School put on a spirited display Oct. 22 at Braden River Elementary School. The elementary students had a blast watching the high-schoolers perform.

  • East County
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Three-year-old Hannah Leitzman dressed up as a cowgirl for Halloween.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 2, 2010
Sarasota Baptist enjoys fall fun

Dozens of East County children and their families enjoyed an evening of fun and games during Sarasota Baptist Church's Fall Festival Oct. 31. Children enjoyed carnival-style games, bounce houses, live music and refreshments before going trunk-or-treating.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Polls opened at 7 a.m., this morning.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2010
Voters head to polls for Election Day

Polling stations will be open until 7 p.m., tonight.

  • East County
  • News
Janelle Silva, Hannah Oesincs, Mackenzie Moritz and Cassie Wilson danced the night away.
  • By Gene Venditti
  • November 2, 2010
Imagine School parties at Halloween dance

Middle school students at Imagine School of Lakewood Ranch scared up a good time at a Halloween dance Oct. 22. Students grooved with their glowsticks to classics like Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and also enjoyed parent-provided treats of brownies, cupcakes, nachos and cookies.

  • East County
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The Suncoast Storm 97 team finished second in their age division.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 2, 2010
Storm compete in Halloween Spooktacular

Three teams represented the Suncoast Storm at the Halloween Spooktacular Tournament Oct. 23-24 in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Braden River High volleyball team captured its second-consecutive district title Oct. 28.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 2, 2010
Braden River claims district crown

The Pirate volleyball team captured its second-consecutive district title with a 3-0 victory over Palmetto in the Class 4A-District 10 Championship Oct. 28.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 2, 2010
Swindell advances to states

Braden River High senior Kristin Swindell shot a 5-under par 67 at the Class 2A-Region 5 tournament Oct. 25 at The Golf Club at Magnolia Landing, and then won a two-hole sudden death playoff with St. Petersburg's Shane Crutchfield.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 2, 2010
Lady Mustang swimmers tie for district title

The Lakewood Ranch High girls swim team overcame a 51-point deficit to capture a share of the district title at the Class 2A-District 9 Swimming and Diving Meet Oct. 30 at the Northshore Pool in St. Petersburg.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch boys golf team captured county, district and regional championships earlier this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 2, 2010
Mustang golfers advance to state tourney

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team captured the Class 2A-Region 5 Championship Oct. 25 to advance to the state finals Nov. 2-3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cindy Morton said the new technology will make it easier for buyers to get information about a home.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2010
First TAG sign goes on home resale

Cindy Morton, an agent with Signature Sotheby's International Realty, planted the first TAG sign at her listing in The Dominion in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The investigation began about three months ago. Forty-nine suspects were arrested Oct. 29.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 1, 2010
Sheriff's office conducts drug sting

As of Friday, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office had arrested 49 suspects.

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