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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2010
District celebrates School Bus Safety Week

The bus safety awareness campaign runs Oct. 18-22.

  • East County
  • Schools
Spectators watched from any spot they could find - even from the roofs of their cars - as a stuntman drove a car off the Ringling Bridge.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 17, 2010
Bridge stunts conclude with fiery explosion (WITH VIDEO)

Sanborn Studios filmed the final action scene of its new action TV series "Miami 24/7" Sunday on the John Ringling Bridge. Some drivers sat in traffic for up to 30 minutes during an exciting stunt when a car was driven off the bridge.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 16, 2010
Thunder earn key district win

The Out-of-Door Academy football team propelled itself back into the playoff picture with a pivotal 24-21 victory over Bradenton Christian in Class 1B-District 6 action Oct. 15.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 16, 2010
Pirates stumble against Hurricanes

The Braden River football team's Homecoming celebration was derailed Oct. 15 as the host Pirates fell to Manatee 24-7.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 16, 2010
Mustangs rally past Bayshore Bruins

After trailing by a pair of touchdowns in the first quarter, the Lakewood Ranch High football team scored 33 unanswered points to rally past Bayshore 33-20 Oct. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Seventeen-year-old Sarah McCoi, center, had a blast dancing with her friends.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 16, 2010
Pirates go 'vintage Hollywood'

Students at Braden River High School celebrated the end of Homecoming week with a special "vintage Hollywood" themed dance Saturday night.

  • East County
  • Schools
Brody Leiberick, 4, loves John Deere tractors.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2010
Lakewood Ranch celebrates 15 years

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch celebrated the 15th anniversary of the community's first home sale with a special fall festival event Oct. 15 at the Sarasota Polo Club. Festivities included live music, hayrides, bounce houses, food and drink, raffles and other activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kindergarten student Julia Craig, left, yelled "Go Sharks!" as loudly as she could.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2010
Imagine Sharks show school pep

Children at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch rallied behind the school's athletic teams at the school's first official pep rally Oct. 14. Festivities included competitions between the classes, performances by the school's cheerleading and dance teams and more.

  • East County
  • News
Hayley Thomas, center, played on a team of juniors.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2010
BRHS HOMECOMING: Clash of Classes

Students at Braden River High School took their Homecoming spirit to the battlefield with classes competing against one another in Family Feud and other competitions during the Clash of the Classes event Oct. 13.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 14, 2010
Doubles teams to battle for club championship

The Meadows Tennis Center will host the 2010 Battle of the Club Champions Oct. 30-31.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2010
Deputies arrest burglary suspect

Letroy Hamilton has been charged with armed trespass, burglary and grand theft.

  • East County
  • News
Our 40-page, two-section edition includes both a look back at Lakewood Ranch's past and a glimpse into its future.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2010
15 YEARS STRONG

See inside for The East County Observer's special edition commemorating the 15th anniversary of the first home sold in Lakewood Ranch.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2010
Laughter is the best medicine

Girls from Lakewood Ranch-based Brownie Girl Scout Troop 554 are sharing the gift of laughter with children in hospitals throughout Florida through a special community service project called For Your Funny Bone.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2010
Sniglet finds home within home

In celebration of the recent grand opening of Sniglet's Dog Bakery, Custom Wood Designs owner Bob Sietman built a custom doghouse as a gift for the store's owner and family friend, Jennifer Rebokus-Scott.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The celebration will honor all of Lakewood Ranch's founding residents, including Sandi McCarthy, the first to close.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2010
SMR celebrates 15 years

The Lakewood Ranch developer will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the first home sale Oct. 15 at Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
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