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Eric Foster recovers a Bayshore fumble for the Pirates. Photos by Monica Weirich Malley.
  • By Lainee Jennings
  • September 24, 2010
Pirate D shuts down Bayshore

Braden River's 23-13 win over Bayshore is the team's first victory under coach Don Purvis. It also puts them at 1-0 in the district.

  • East County
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Jimmy Donnellan played hard for the Thunder.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 24, 2010
ODA bests St. John Neumann 19-8

With its namesake rumbling off in the distance, The Out-of-Door Academy corrected its first-half mistakes to defeat St. John Neumann (Naples) 19-8 Sept. 24 in Thunder Stadium. The Thunder clawed back from an 8-0 halftime deficit and kept the Celtics scoreless in the second half.

  • East County
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Student performances were part of the rally.
  • By Maria Underhill
  • September 24, 2010
Braden River Middle celebrates scholastics

Braden River Middle's Renaissance program recognizes student achievement with special assemblies.

  • East County
  • Schools
Thirteen children were recognized for their achievements at a special event Thursday.
  • By Miranda Oswald
  • September 24, 2010
East County youths win at worlds

Four East County youth took home world martial arts titles last weekend.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 24, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Progressive Dinner

East County residents can get a sample of cuisines worldwide at a special Progressive Dinner event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street tonight.

  • East County
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Linda Doan, originally from Vietnam, is eager to share a part of her culture, as well as her passions, with her neighbors in the East County at her new Whiteberry store.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 23, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Whiteberry

Linda Doan opened her second Whiteberry location earlier this month in the East County.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 23, 2010
Sarasota Kiwanis gives out $45,000

Several East County organizations received funds this year.

  • East County
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From left: Fred Young, "A" shift representative; Bob Mikulski, Local 4074 president; Mary Smith, Pinnacle director; and Kyle Taylor, L-4074 vice president
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 23, 2010
Emergency professionals group donates to Pinnacle

Local 4074 of The Manatee County Professional Firefighter and Paramedic Association recently donated $3,000 to The Pinnacle Academy in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 23, 2010
OUR VIEW: The amendments

Here we are again, on the cusp of another round of voting on amendments to the Florida Constitution.

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Manatee Sheriff Brad Steube said the rise in prescription-drug abuse is linked directly to availability.
  • By Michael Eng and Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2010
EPIDEMIC

Before moving to the East County, Justin Lizardi was a perpetual honor-roll student. He even was elected as class president every year from fourth through eighth grades. Today, Lizardi, now 20, is in a cell at the Manatee County Jail, charged with 10 burglaries. The reason? His father, Luis, says it's all because of drugs - drugs his son discovered as a teen living in the East County.

  • East County
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Varsity cheerleader and Miss Lakewood Ranch Jessica Sthreshley said the squad will adapt to the change.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2010
Lakewood changes uniform policy

Cheerleaders now must wear a modified version of their uniforms to school on game days to comply with the new rules.

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In the next year, Gail Shane hopes to add some shows at remote locations.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2010
Business Observer 09.23.10

Gail Shane, Realtor liaison for Neal Communities, celebrated recently the one-year anniversary of her radio show, "Gail Shane & Friends," on WTMY 1280 AM.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2010
Kids 'R' Kids receives accreditation

Lakewood Ranch Kids 'R' Kids owners Gregg and Debra Kinney last week announced the preschool had recently earned accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.

  • East County
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  • Michael Eng
  • September 22, 2010
SPORTS BRIEFS 09.23.10

The Manatee Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth Youth Baseball at Heritage Harbour kicked off its fall season with opening day play Sept. 19.

  • East County
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Holly Neuhaus is the captain of the Lady Pirates swim team.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 22, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Holly Neuhaus

Braden River High School girls swim coach Abby Williams describes team captain Holly Neuhaus as a great leader and role model.

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