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East County

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 26, 2010
Mustangs open season victorious

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team opened its season with a 69-42 victory over Manatee Nov. 23.

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  • Sports
Ryan Fensterle dressed in Pilgrim garb.
  • By Gregg Kinney
  • November 26, 2010
Kids R Kids celebrates Thanksgiving

Children at Kids R Kids celebrated Thanksgiving Nov. 24 with a special Thanksgiving feast.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 24, 2010
Lady Mustangs improve to 2-0 in district

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Seminole Osceola 6-1 in a Class 4A-District 10 game Nov. 19.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 24, 2010
County offices close for holiday

Manatee County government offices will be closed Nov. 26-27.

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Sharon Green and Dave Mann were among the poker players who tried their luck at the tournament.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2010
Poker players play for Payton

One-Eyed Jacks' first Charity Poker Tournament raised $1,400 for The Payton Wright Foundation.

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Debbie Rubin and Autumn Solomon already have a team of about 30 volunteers ready to help.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2010
Partners launch Ranch Humane Society

The not-for-profit will kick off a capital campaign in January.

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"One of our old mottos is 'fun with a purpose,' and I believe in that 100%," said Carl Weeks, executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2010
Boys & Girls Clubs director celebrates 40th anniversary

Carl Weeks started going to the Boys Club in Bradenton when he was 6. This month, he celebrated his 40th year working for the organization.

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No. 36: Holding both kids at the same time.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 23, 2010
A father's list of Thanksgiving gratitude

This Thanksgiving, I offer this list of 50 reasons why I, as a father, am thankful this year.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2010
Lakewood districts welcome supervisors

Five new supervisors participated in their first Community Development District meetings Nov. 18.

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Alan Forrester and Bob Moffa
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2010
American Ideals launches housing program for vets

The American Ideals Foundation is partnering with Neal Communities and Cityscapes International Realty Group to attract veterans and their families to the area.

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Sophomores Kristin Zarrella and Olivia Ortiz lead a pack of runners at the Class 3A state meet Nov. 20. Courtesy photo Steven Black.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 23, 2010
Lakewood girls cross country finishes second in state

The Lady Mustangs posted a second-place finish at the Class 3A state meet Nov. 20 for the second-consecutive season.

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Sarah Miller scored a goal in the Lady Mustangs 6-0 district shutout over Palmetto last week.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 23, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sarah Miller

Lakewood Ranch High senior Sarah Miller has already scored seven goals and an assist through five games this season.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 23, 2010
River Club home tops weekly real estate sales

Kirt and Diana Clemens of Raleigh, N.C., sold their home at 9424 Royal Calcutta Place to James and Moira Wilson, Bradenton, for $537,000.

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Madelyn Myre, front left, was all smiles after checking out in the grocery line.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2010
Spirit of Sharing

Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch and The Goddard School both hosted special food drive activities in honor of Thanksgiving.

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Erich Weber founded Financial Forum @ the Ranch about one year ago.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2010
Financial forum brings CNBC adviser to Lakewood

Contributor David Kotok will speak at Financial Forum @ the Ranch's Dec. 2 meeting.

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