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  • Michael Eng
  • September 3, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Rivalry Week

Braden River versus Lakewood Ranch, the East County's biggest gridiron rivalry, returns for round four at 7:30 p.m., tonight, at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 3, 2010
County offices closed for Labor Day

Government offices and other county properties will reopen Tuesday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 3, 2010
Nail, Vitale head to Tropicana

David Nail and Dick Vitale attended a Tampa Bay Rays game with Payton Wright Foundation founders Holly and Patrick Wright and auction winner John Heltzer.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Sniglet's Dog Bakery

You won't find many businesses where you are greeted at the door by the company's chief operating officer, but at Sniglet's Dog Bakery, you get something close.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2010
Ranch CDDs approve budgets

On average, residents in Districts 1, 2, 4 and 5 will see annual increases of about $20.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2010
Two park projects nearing completion

A renovated Jiggs Landing should open in December. Work also has begun on Bennett Park near Interstate 75.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2010
NBA ref Bob Delaney launches campaign for overseas soldiers

Lakewood Ranch resident Bob Delaney, an NBA referee and former undercover agent, is asking for donations of clothing with familiar logos - whether name-brand drinks or sports team logos - for an upcoming drive.

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  • September 1, 2010
Cops Corner 09.02.10

Walmart security observed the defendant concealing items in his pockets and down his pants.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2010
Sizzling couple needs your vote

One East County duo is hoping to earn the title of America's Hottest Culinary Couple.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2010
Ranchers endure Ironman Timberman

Nicole and Nick Clark, owners of Fitness Together in Lakewood Ranch, recently competed in and finished the Ironman Timberman 70.3 triathlon Aug. 22 in Gilford, N.H.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Danny Walker

Danny Walker shot his lowest score in a tournament - a 68 - at the GSJGA Elite Tour held at The Oaks Country Club in Sarasota Aug. 19-20.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2010
Aranibar preps for November run-off

Julie Aranibar and Jane Pfeilsticker will be vying for the Manatee County School Board District 3 seat in November.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2010
Sarasota temple launches Hebrew classes in Ranch

Starting Sept. 14, Temple Sinai will be offering mid-week Hebrew classes at The-Out-of-Door Academy in Lakewood Ranch for students enrolled in its program.

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  • Michael Eng
  • September 1, 2010
'Friendly face' appears in East County

Actress Maggie Wheeler, best known for her role as Janice on 'Friends,' discussed Hollywood, her career and other topics during A Conversation with a 'Friend' Aug. 28 at Braden River High School.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • September 1, 2010
Lakewood Ranch home sells for $840K

John and Jennifer Leibold of East Dubuque, Ill., sold their home at 7119 Ashland Glen to Aleene Crognale, Bradenton, for $840,000.

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