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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2009
Lady Pirates make history

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated St. Pete Lakewood 3-1 tonight to advance to the regional finals for the first time in school history.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2009
Spots open in Mini Mustangs program

There are about nine vacancies in the Lakewood Ranch High School's voluntary pre-kindergarten program.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2009
Learning Center adds new golf schools

Rosedale Golf & Country Club and Director of Instruction and Certified PGA Professional Steve Whidden have created five new golf schools for the 2009-2010 season.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2009
Community Golf Scores 11.04.09 to 11.07.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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  • November 10, 2009
Freedom plans Veterans Day celebration

Freedom Elementary School will honor the men and women who have served and are serving the country with the annual Let Freedom Ring Courtyard ceremony this Thursday.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2009
Parade planned for Veterans Day

The event will be held tomorrow at Rossi Park in Bradenton.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2009
Mustangs swim into record books

The Lakewood Ranch High girls swim team won the Class 2A-Region 3 Swimming and Diving Championship Nov. 6. The boys finished in second.

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  • November 9, 2009
Manatee planners to outline development goals

Manatee County Planning Department officials Tuesday will deliver a set of recommendations on the future of the development review process and the face of the community in unincorporated Manatee County.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2009
Barbecue shop robbed at gunpoint

The Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q in the East County was robbed late Sunday night.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2009
Pat Neal contributes to MELL concession stand

The Lakewood Ranch-based developer stepped up to the plate with final $30,000 needed to begin work on the project.

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  • By Steve Whidden
  • November 8, 2009
Professional Golf Tips 101

Rosedale Director of Instruction and PGA Professional Steve Whidden offers tips for improving your game.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2009
Lady Mustangs capture district title

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team cruised to a district title, claiming the top four spots in the Class 3A-District 5 meet Nov. 6 at Lemon Bay High.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 6, 2009
Bashaw artists design Neal Christmas card

After an hour of intense judging, Neal Communities announced this year's winners of the "My Favorite Home Contest" Nov. 6 at Bashaw Elementary School.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2009
Braden River Pirates prepared for postseason

Braden River defeated Englewood Lemon Bay 48-8 Nov. 6, earning its second-consecutive playoff berth.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2009
Special Teams, Special Play

Senior Jared Brinton returned a blocked field goal 75 yards for a touchdown with 1:07 remaining in the game, propelling the Lakewood Ranch High football team to a 17-13 victory over Palmetto tonight.

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