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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 11, 2010
Lady Pirates top Lady Tornadoes in preseason opener

The Braden River High girls basketball team defeated Booker 38-28 Nov. 9 in the first of two preseason games.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 11, 2010
Lady Mustangs open season perfect

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team opened the season with a pair of victories Nov. 2 and Nov. 8.

  • East County
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Jonathan Ray played "Taps" to end the ceremony.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 11, 2010
Braden River Middle honors veterans

Students at Braden River Middle School celebrated Veterans Day with a special Veterans Day Flag Raising Ceremony Nov. 10 in the school's courtyard. The event featured patriotic performances by band, chorus and orchestra students, guest speakers and the unveiling of a new commemorative tile for the Veterans Wall of Honor, among other activities.

  • East County
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Zaylon Freeman is proud of the veterans who have fought for this country.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 11, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Veterans Day

In honor of Veterans Day, The East County Observer headed to Braden River Middle School this week to find out what students think about the holiday and why it's important.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 11, 2010
Mike Blakely selected for All-American Bowl

Manatee High star running back and East County resident Mike Blakely was recently selected for the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

  • East County
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Steve Arnold, Christian Bartolacci and Carl Wakely with the West Florida Golf Tour
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 10, 2010
Chambers unite at Business After Hours (VIDEO)

The Greater Sarasota, Manatee and Venice Chambers of Commerce hosted the Tri-Chamber Business After Hours networking event Wednesday, at the Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center.

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The Braden River High volleyball team will face Fort Myers in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals Nov. 13.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2010
Lady Pirates advance to regional final

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated George Steinbrenner 3-0 in a Class 4A-Region 3 semifinal match Nov. 9.

  • East County
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Martin Von Cannon, left, and his wife, Deb, both have served the country in the U.S. Army.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2010
Dynamic Duo

Creekwood residents Deb and Martin Von Cannon are both veterans of the U.S. Army.

  • East County
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Chris Brandt, general manager, and Zach Hesse, public relations for Stoneybrook Golf Club
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2010
Stoneybrook golf course under new ownership

Soon after Mark and Cindy Pentecost purchased their house in Heritage Harbour, they became the owners of the community's Stoneybrook Golf Club.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2010
Heritage Harbour preps for maintenance change

The Heritage Harbour South CDD will assume responsibility for the community's lake and wetland maintenance in January.

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  • Emily Walsh
  • November 10, 2010
Observer amps multimedia efforts

The Observer continues to strengthen its online efforts after winning an award for 'Best Site Architecture and Overall Design.'

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Linda Benedict, Kathy Wright and Angel Birch
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2010
Local women complete 3-Day

East County women Linda Benedict, Kathy Wright and Angel Birch joined hundreds of walkers from throughout the area for the Tampa Bay Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure Oct. 29-31.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2010
Families triumph at Kugel Cook-Off

The mother-daughter team of Karen and Rachael Hirsch and the father-daughter duo Bruce and Alexandra Zalkin took home trophies for their confections during Temple Emanu-El's Kugel Cook-Off.

  • East County
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Dylan Wojcik catches a wave with surfer Jacob Shields.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2010
East County families 'hang 10' for autism

The Center for Autism Research and Education hosted a day of surfing lessons Nov. 6 for children with autism. More than 170 people volunteered to help.

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One of Aaron Stone's first lessons for his new drama students was to write raps.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 10, 2010
Braden River welcomes new drama teacher

Although new to this post, Aaron Stone is not new to the Pirates. He helped Band Director Kendall Carrier build the marching program.

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