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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 1, 2009
First Tee announces fall programs

The First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee is now enrolling for its fall after school, Saturday morning and home-school student programs.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2009
Manatee hospitals extinguish smoking

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Manatee Memorial Hospital and Blake Medical Center all will become tobacco-free Sept. 1.

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  • August 28, 2009
Delaney to speak at Bayshore Elementary

NBA referee and East County author Bob Delaney will be at Bayshore Elementary School Sept. 1 to welcome the newest members to the school's Bob Delaney Leadership Academy.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 27, 2009
Lady Pirates power past Lady Rams

Senior setter Regina Aluise had 18 set assists, four kills and 10 service points to lead the Braden River High volleyball team past Riverview tonight.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2009
Ranch alum selected for Athlon spirit competition

The Web-based competition features more than 30 cheerleaders and dancers from throughout the country.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 27, 2009
Lady Mustangs top Lady Thunder

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated The Out-of-Door Academy in the Cardinal Mooney Preseason Classic Aug. 26.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 26, 2009
Lady Pirates prevail in season opener

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 25-12, 25-23 and 25-22 to open its 2009 season.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 26, 2009
Mustangs' Khara wins AJGA tournament

Lakewood Ranch High senior Rocky Khara shot 216 to win the American Junior Golf Association Mayakoba Junior Golf Classic Aug. 17-20 in Mexico.

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  • August 26, 2009
Patrons' spare change adds up to wealthy donation

Peter and Laura Cleaves, of St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, recently presented a check for $1,760 to Mandy Smith, director of the Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center.

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  • August 26, 2009
Swiftmud announces modified watering schedule

Manatee County officials are asking residents to abide by the Southwest Florida Water Management District's modified Phase III watering restrictions through Sept. 30.

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  • August 26, 2009
Let the learning begin!

More than 12,000 East County students returned to classrooms, textbooks and teachers Monday for the start of the 2009-2010 school year.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • August 26, 2009
Buchanan's town hall draws 1,400

U.S. Rep Vern Buchanan addressed healthcare reform during his forum Aug. 20 at Braden River High School.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • August 26, 2009
Three stores to open on Main

Good Earth Natural Foods, Big Olaf Creamery and Yoder's Amish Shoppe and the Katy Rose Oilery are expected to open over Labor Day weekend in time for the Sept. 4 Music on Main concert.

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  • August 26, 2009
Lightning strikes three area houses

Severe thunderstorms the afternoon of Aug. 21 kept East County firefighters busy battling several lightning-related fires.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • August 26, 2009
Lakewood to throw end-of-summer bash

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' annual Back to School Splash Bash will feature water slides, a dunk tank, skateboarding and more.

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