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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 9, 2009
Athlete of the Week: AJ Strong

The Observer spotlights ODA running back AJ Strong.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 9, 2009
CDDs approve FY2010 budgets

Each of the four Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts approved its proposed FY2010 budgets Sept. 9 during a continuation of the Aug. 20 board meeting.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 9, 2009
THREE-PEAT

The Braden River High football team opened its season with a 43-14 victory over Lakewood Ranch. The Pirates remain a perfect 3-0 in the rivalry series.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2009
East Manatee Junior Midget squad falls to New Tampa

The East Manatee Bulldogs' Junior Midget team fell to the New Tampa Sharks 16-6 Sept. 5.

  • East County
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  • September 8, 2009
Manatee leaders urge parental involvement

Following the shooting death of Bayshore High cheerleader Jazmine Thompson, state and local leaders are pleading with parents to stay involved in their children's lives.

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  • September 8, 2009
Saunders agent to run for Manatee commission

Robin DiSabatino this morning announced her candidacy for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners District 4 seat.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 5, 2009
Sarasota Millionaires tryouts set for next week

The Sarasota Millionaires will be holding tryouts from 9-11:30 a.m. and 4-6:30 p.m., Sept. 12 and 19 at Booker High School, 3201 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota.

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  • September 4, 2009
Thunder win season opener

The Out-of-Door Academy defeated The First Academy 37-7 tonight.

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  • September 4, 2009
Car burglars hit University Park, University Place

Suspect(s) stole GPS units and other items from five vehicles sometime between Sept. 3-4.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 3, 2009
Youth volleyball tournament benefits Haiti

Young Life East Manatee will host a Spike for Haiti Volleyball Tournament from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sept. 7 at Christ Presbyterian Church.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 3, 2009
Big Olaf opens on Ranch Main

The new ice cream spot welcomed its first customers today at the Lakewood Ranch shopping plaza.

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  • September 3, 2009
Science education receives $100,000 boost

For the fourth consecutive year, Lockheed Martin Corp. has donated $100,000 to the school district for these type of programs.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 2, 2009
SMACK TALK: Braden River vs. Lakewood

Click here to leave your comments on Friday night's rivalry showdown between Braden River and Lakewood Ranch. Game starts at 7:30 p.m. at Braden River.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 2, 2009
Lakewood Ranch CDDs finalize 2010 budget, rethink process

Lakewood Ranch Community Manager Bob Fernandez said he has been charged with the task of reviewing the methods by which assessments are determined.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 2, 2009
PERFECT PAIR

East County resident Greg Simony and partner Nadia McKinnon have competed in several triathlons this year as teammates.

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