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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 2, 2009
Firefighters, EMS crews prep pots for showdown

East County fire stations and EMS teams will compete in a chili cook off Sept. 12.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 2, 2009
NEIGHBOR: David DiMarcantonio

David DiMarcantonio and his wife are the owners of Big City Grille.

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  • By Bob Delaney
  • September 2, 2009
NBA referee recounts Iraq excursion

The Lakewood Ranch resident spent 10 days talking about post-traumatic stress disorder to soldiers in Iraq.

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  • Michael Eng
  • September 2, 2009
'Last Comic Standing' finalist to take Trinity MCC stage

New York-based comedian Michele Balan will perform at the East County church Sept. 12.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 2, 2009
Indians top Lady Pirates

The Braden River High volleyball team fell to Venice in three straight sets Sept. 1.

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  • September 2, 2009
Cops' Corner 09.03.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • September 2, 2009
Lakewood Ranch home sells for $1.35 million

A home in Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club tops the East County transactions in this week's real estate.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 2, 2009
Runners lace up for new year

Braden River and Lakewood Ranch will open their 2009 seasons with the Canes Classic Sept. 7, while ODA will compete in the New Balance Jamboree Sept. 12.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 2, 2009
Prep teams tee off for 2009 season

The Braden River boys and girls golf teams began their seasons Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Lakewood Ranch will begin its season Sept. 8, and ODA will begin its season Sept. 10.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 2, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Regina Aluise

The Observer spotlights Braden River High's Regina Aluise.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 2, 2009
Parents question district's decision

Superintendent Tim McGonegal removed four students from Lakewood Ranch after they threw acid bombs at several homes.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 2, 2009
Pirate Pounding

After a 29-13 victory over Cardinal Mooney in the annual Preseason Kickoff Classic Aug. 28, Braden River High will open its 2009 regular season at home Friday night against rival Lakewood Ranch.

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  • September 2, 2009
Sailors rally in second half to defeat Mustangs

The Lakewood Ranch High football team fell to Sarasota High 34-23 in its annual Preseason Kickoff Classic.

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  • September 2, 2009
Thunder roll in Kickoff Classic

The Out-of-Door Academy football defeated Clearwater Calvary Christian 35-21.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 2, 2009
'New era' dawns at ODA

The private school opened its new 25,000-square-foot Art Center Aug. 26. The facility is 800 times the size of ODA's existing space for arts classes.

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