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East County

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 14, 2009
Blazers shoot past Thunder

The ODA boys basketball team pulled within one point of former district rival Sarasota Christian.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2009
Widner family welcomes son home

With the My Community Home Makeover complete, Jeremy Widner was able to come home this weekend after being away from his family for about three years.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2009
ODA announces new board member

The Out-of-Door Academy has named Adam Armbruster to its Board of Trustees.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 11, 2009
Lady Mustangs dominate Lady Sailors

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer teamed defeated Sarasota 6-1 Dec. 10.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 10, 2009
East County home damaged in fire

An early morning fire caused about $80,000 in damage to a home in the Gateway community.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2009
MPO seeks citizen adviser

The Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking one person to fill an empty post on its Citizens Advisory Committee.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2009
CDD boards reexamine IDA

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District supervisors will reevaluate the role of the Inter-district Authority, the board that makes joint decisions for the community's four individual CDD districts.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2009
Ranch Kiwanis, Harvest to bring cheer to migrant families

The Kiwanis Club of Lakewood Ranch will support Harvest United Methodist Church as it donates Christmas presents and supplies to migrant families at Falkner Farms Dec. 13.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2009
Holiday cheer to fill Main Street

This year's event will feature live music, arts and crafts, 'ice' skating and, of course, Santa himself.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 9, 2009
Palm-Aire pro battles rare blood cancer

Head Golf Professional Steve Yates was diagnosed with POEMS Syndrome in January. On Dec. 5, the club raised $68,557 to help pay for his medical expenses during Steve Yates Appreciation Day.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2009
Grapplers ready to hit the mats

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High wrestling teams will square off Dec. 16.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 9, 2009
Ranch Country Club home tops sales

Paul and Brooke Coniglio of Newtown, Conn., sold their home at 7041 Beechmont Terrace to Julio Spinelli and Debora Valentinuzzi, Bradenton, for $700,000.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2009
Cops Corner 12.10.09

The complainant stated he placed his ornaments on the front lawn. When he woke up the following day, the ornaments were missing. The complainant stated he didn't know who stole the property.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2009
Shoe box effort bolsters Meals on Wheels

Organizers of the Community Shoe Box Reception hope to collect more than 1,000 boxes of supplies for seniors.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2009
Shoe box effort bolsters Meals on Wheels

Organizers of the Community Shoe Box Reception hope to collect more than 1,000 boxes of supplies for seniors.

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