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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2009
Braden River Pirates honor Coach Garrity

Prior to the start of Braden River's district opener versus Bayshore Sept. 25, the school's Athletic Booster Club dedicated a memorial tribute in memory of the Pirates' beloved coach.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Cole Medvetz

The Observer spotlights Lakewood golfer Cole Medvetz.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2009
Rutenberg joins Country Club East

Local builder Derek Nelson, a former Arthur Rutenberg Homes Building Company president and second-generation builder, will operate Nelson Homes Inc., an independently owned and operated Arthur Rutenberg Homes franchise.

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  • September 29, 2009
County announces "MTI Day"

The Manatee County School Board, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Bradenton and the City of Palmetto will all honor Manatee Technical Institute this week for winning the SkillsUSA National Championship for six consecutive years.

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  • September 29, 2009
Girl Scouts CEO retires

Sandi Stewart, CEO of Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. has announced her retirement to become effective on February 1, 2010. Stewart has served 23 years with Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida Inc.

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  • September 26, 2009
RBC Bank master key machine stolen

Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives are searching for the suspect who stole a key machine containing a master list of the keys to all the banks in Florida.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 26, 2009
Bulldogs spoil Ranch's Homecoming party

Cape Coral Ida Baker never relinquished its lead, handing Lakewood Ranch its second loss of the season with a 37-8 victory.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2009
Pirates win district opener

The Braden River High football team defeated Bayshore 39-0 Friday night.

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  • September 25, 2009
Lady Pirates extend district winning streak

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Dixie Hollins 3-0 in Class 4A-District 10 action Sept. 24.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2009
Symbolic chain to return home to Braden River

The Braden River High Athletic Booster Club will formally dedicate a memorial tribute in honor of coach Doug Garrity at 7 p.m. tonight prior to the Pirates' district game versus Bayshore. Additionally, Garrity's parents, John and Dehlia, will present a wooden plaque to the school in memory of their son.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 24, 2009
Lakewood swimmers fall to Lemon Bay

The Mustangs, who were without 15 swimmers due to illness, fell to the host Manta Rays 299-284 Sept. 23.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 24, 2009
Lady Pirates battle flu, top Hurricanes

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Manatee 3-1 Sept. 23.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 24, 2009
Lady Mustangs remain undefeated

The Lakewood Ranch High girls golf team improved to 8-0, defeating Southeast and Manatee Sept. 22.

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  • September 24, 2009
Ranch reports real estate recovery

Recent sales statistics include, 257 homes sold in the Lakewood Ranch zip code 34202 from Jan. 1 through Aug. 31. Of those 257 homes, 15% sold at or above asking price.

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  • September 24, 2009
Runners lace up for University Park race

More than 300 local runners laced up for the first Fit2Run 4 Miler Sept. 19 at University Park Country Club.

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