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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2010
ODA's Dailey headlines tennis exhibition

The World Tennis Association's Brittany and Brianna Lashway of Sarasota will face the International Tennis Federation's world-ranked local doubles team of Caroline Dailey and Tristen Dewar at 11 a.m., Nov. 13 at Laurel Oak Country Club in Sarasota.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2010
Sarasota Crew wins gold

The Sarasota Crew won 11 medals in their first regatta of the 2010-2011 season at the First Coast Head Race Oct. 16 in Jacksonville.

  • East County
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Lauren Perchitti, left, passed out samples of mulligatawny soup prepared by the Polo Grill and Bar.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2010
East County fills 'Empty Bowls' (VIDEO)

In just the first hour, more than 300 people had already turned out for the Empty Bowls event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street today benefiting The Food Bank of Manatee County.

  • East County
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Nolan Middle School's Green Team will host the school's Naturalist Night Out Oct. 26.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2010
Green Team hosts workshop for community

Master Gardner and Master Naturalist Bob Egolf will speak on Florida native plants and invasive species during a presentation Oct. 26.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2010
Second man charged in Summerfield burglaries

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies yesterday obtained three warrants for Jamar Sanders, charging him with three counts of burglary.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2010
School district to host 'Post-Secondary Night'

More than 100 universities and colleges will be represented at the Oct. 25 event.

  • East County
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Tow trucks worked to remove the semi-truck until about 2 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 21, 2010
Overturned truck snarls traffic

A semi-truck and trailer overturned yesterday morning, causing delays in traffic.

  • East County
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Conner Lapek, Tucker Pope and Leroy Sebourn had a blast at the Fall Frolic.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 21, 2010
Families enjoy fall fun at Gullett frolic

Children and their families gathered at Gullett Elementary School the evening of for the school's Fall Frolic Oct. 20. Attendees enjoyed pizza and snacks, dancing and other festivities.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2010
Honi Hanta hosts fall fest

Girls of all ages enjoyed beautiful weather and plenty of activities at the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida's Camp Honi Hanta Fall Festival Oct. 17.

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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO Jim Wilson and Clinical Nurse Manager Angeline Hale received the Patriot Award from ESGR's Dave McCormick.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2010
Wilson, Hale receive awards

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO Jim Wilson and Clinical Nurse Manager Angeline Hale received honors from the Department of Defense last week.

  • East County
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Florida gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott had a near-obsession with measuring performance as CEO of Columbia-HCA. It made the company the national leader in quality.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 20, 2010
The Real Rick Scott

There's another portrait of candidate Rick Scott the media neglect to report. It shows an honest, exceptional businessman and that the alleged Medicare fraud wasn't the primary reason for his resignation from Columbia-HCA.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 20, 2010
Cancer Support Community opens Ranch facility

The organization celebrated the grand opening of its new five-acre campus with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 19.

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Stuart Roth, founder of the Center of Faith and Freedom, said the organization will create more general videos so they can be used by non-profits throughout the country rather than just for specific not-for-profits.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 20, 2010
Ranch's Stuart Roth named 'Humanitarian of the Year'

Stuart Roth was awarded the C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian of the Year Award Oct. 15 by the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund.

  • East County
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Braden River High defensive back Ben Peacock and Manatee High running back Mike Blakely found themselves on the same playing field as their teams went head-to-head Oct. 15. Blakely has been living with Peacock and his family for the past three years.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 20, 2010
Sense of Stability

Manatee High running back Mike Blakely has been living with Braden River High defensive back Ben Peacock and his family for the past three years.

  • East County
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Freshman Bianca Dean, who began playing golf six months, is now the No. 4 golfer on the Lakewood Ranch girls golf team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 20, 2010
Ranch biker rules BMX circuit

Lakewood Ranch High School freshman Bianca Dean captured her second-consecutive BMX state championship earlier this year.

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