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East County

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2010
East County squads ready rackets

Braden River and Lakewood opened their season Feb. 16 and 17, respectively, while The Out-of-Door Academy will begin play Feb. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2010
Ranch's Myers heads to state finals

The Mustangs finished 14th at the Class 2A-Region 3 tourney Feb. 12-13 in Charlotte.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Chloe Millard

The Observer spotlights YMCA swimmer Chloe Millard.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2010
SPORTS BRIEFS: 02.18.10

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball teams saw their seasons come to a disappointing end in the Class 4A-District 10 semifinals Feb. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2010
End of the Road

Lakewood Ranch saw its miracle season come to an end with a 2-1 (PK, 5-3) loss to St. Johns Bartram Trail in the Class 4A state semifinals Feb. 10.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2010
Ranch HOA upholds yard fine

Summerfield's Joani Ellis hoped the HOA would drop a $1,600 fine against her for having too many yard decorations.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 16, 2010
Local skaters revel in Olympic debut

Local pairs figure skaters Amanda Evora and Mark Ladwig concluded their Olympic debut Feb. 15 with personal best scores for free skate and overall score, finishing 10th in the pairs figure skating competition at the Pacific Coliseum. Teammates Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett finished 13th.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2010
Girl injured in school bus accident

A student at Haile Middle School was injured today when a rental truck struck the back of her school bus.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2010
County announces road closure

A section of West County Club Lane will be closed today through March 2.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 16, 2010
Gladiators host annual youth fundraiser

The Bradenton Gladiators will host the ultimate 'Mask' Mardi Gras Gala Feb. 27 at the Manatee Central Banquet Hall, 515 9th St. East, Bradenton.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 15, 2010
MELL gears up for Opening Day

Manatee East Little League will kickoff the spring little league season with an Opening Day Ceremony from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2010
UPDATE: Missing woman found

Lakewood Ranch visitor Charlotte R. Gately, who was reported missing by her family Feb. 14, has been found.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2010
Creekwood post office open on President's Day

The office inside the Creekwood Crossing BP gas station will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 15

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 14, 2010
Manatee ready to cheer on local Olympians

The Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex, Ellenton Suds Sports Grill and the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee are hosting a Winter Games Watch Party tonight and tomorrow night in support of local pairs figure skaters Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett and Mark Ladwig and Amanda Evora.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 12, 2010
Community Golf Scores 01.27.10 to 02.08.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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