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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 26, 2010
Free spay/neuter clinic comes to East County

The Animal Rescue Coalition will offer free spay/neuter services from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 26.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 26, 2010
Youth Fishing tourney postponed to Sunday

Organizers will hold the event on its schedule rain date because of a high chance of thunderstorms Saturday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 25, 2010
Bollettieri opens Lakewood home

Bollettieri Sports Therapy Center's new 2,500-square-foot center includes a large gym area, four individual therapy rooms and a waiting area.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 25, 2010
Tennis champions crowned at The Meadows

More than 150 seniors from around the world gathered at The Meadows Country Club in Sarasota for the Meadows Super Senior Grand Prix Tennis Tournament Feb. 15-20.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 25, 2010
Teens encouraged to 'live their dreams'

A free speaking event for middle school students and their parents on the topic will be held from 6:30-8 p.m., tonight, at Braden River High School.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 25, 2010
Braden River, ODA victorious in girls tennis

Braden River defeated Charlotte 4-1 Feb. 22 while the Out-of-Door Academy defeated Cardinal Mooney 5-1.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 25, 2010
Lady Pirates earn back-to-back wins

The Braden River High softball team defeated Manatee 9-2 Feb. 23 and Riverview 3-1 Feb. 24.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 24, 2010
Manatee East unveils new concession building

Manatee East Little League recently unveiled its new concession building during the league's Opening Day celebration Feb. 20.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 24, 2010
Greyhound rescue to host performance

The Gilley Girls, a performance troupe comprising former racing greyhounds, will perform at Racing Dog Rescue Project's Open House and Fundraiser from 1-4 p.m., Feb. 28, at the organization, 1801 Verna Road.

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  • February 24, 2010
LECOM students earn scholarships

Two Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton students received top honors at the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association's 107th annual conference Feb. 18-21 in Ft. Lauderdale.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 24, 2010
IDA moves forward with irrigation study

Lakewood Ranch CDD supervisors learned water could be coming in and out of the district without being metered.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 24, 2010
Ranch's renting dilemma

One resident said his condo association's policy is making it difficult for him to find a tenant for his Lakewood home.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 24, 2010
Teenager's aim triggers state accolades

Panther Ridge resident Laura Headlee, 15 has won the Florida State Shooting Championship five times for cowboy action shooting.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 24, 2010
East squads in starting blocks for new season

ODA opened its season Feb. 20, while Braden River and Lakewood will open their seasons tomorrow at the Bobcat Relays in North Port.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 24, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Courtney Mirabella

The Observer spotlights Braden River High freshman Courtney Mirabella.

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