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The Zieglers said they always bought their lottery tickets from the same Hess gas station in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2010
GreyHawk Landing couple wins Powerball

The winners of last week's Powerball are East County residents Steve and Cheri Ziegler. They opted for a one-time payment of $34,553,793.03.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 19, 2010
Community Golf Scores 10.05.10 to 10.14.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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The Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival is now in its 19th year.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 19, 2010
Pumpkin fest ushers in fall

East County families have two more weekends to enjoy the Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival.

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Ayden Kirk was all smiles as he tried on a firefighter's helmet.
  • By Dianne Trask
  • October 19, 2010
Lakewood Goddard School enjoys firefighting experience

Children at The Goddard School in Lakewood Ranch enjoyed the sights and sounds of a real fire engine when the school hosted a fire truck visit from Pierce Manufacturing Oct. 8. Children experienced holding and spraying water from a hose and trying on a firefighter's hat, among other activities.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 19, 2010
Lakewood Ranch wins district title

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 301 to capture the Class 2A-District 14 title Oct. 18 at Kingsway Country Club in Lake Suzy.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 19, 2010
Junior Pee Wee team clinches playoff berth

The East Manatee Bulldogs Junior Pee Wee and Junior Midgets both earned victories Oct. 16.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch girls cross country team scored 118 points a the Pre-State Invitational Oct. 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 18, 2010
Lakewood finishes second

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team finished second at the Pre-State Invitational Oct. 16 at Little Everglades Ranch in Dade City.

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

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

  • East County
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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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  • 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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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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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
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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.

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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.

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