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East County football roundup: 09.28.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2017
East County football roundup: 09.28.17

Only one East County team remains undefeated.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2017
Braden River football falls to Venice

The Pirates had a chance to win at the end, but could not score.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2017
East County weather page photo: Sept. 28

Fernando Ugarte said it was a beautiful morning as he left church, and he stopped to admire the view of the sun coming through the trees in Lakewood Ranch.

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This home at 9951 Cherry Hills Ave. recently sold for $1.1 million
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 28, 2017
River Club South home sells for $1.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept.11-15.

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Maribeth Phillips, chief executive officer for Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee, Bradenton’s Albertine Francis and Meals on Wheels volunteer Lorraine Kreuzburg meet on a delivery route.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 27, 2017
Award winner a shoo-in

Goodwill Manasota honors the CEO of Meals on Wheels Plus.

  • East County
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River Club’s Brad Schrameck, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2005, plays the piano, one of his favorite hobbies.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 27, 2017
When positivity killed Parkinson's

East County couple embraces diagnosis through self-made support group.

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The School District of Manatee County has released make-up times due to Hurricane Irma.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 27, 2017
Hurricane's impact makes school days longer in Manatee County

Changes also will affect the start of students' Thanksgiving vacation.

  • East County
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Chef Jet Tila with Dr. Joann Barrett and Stephanie Sassetti’s eighth-grade science class following a cooking lesson.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 27, 2017
Jet Tila cooks up excitement

Celebrity chef sparks interest in science and cooking at the Out-of-Door Academy in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon with mashed potatoes and broccolini will be served at Seasons 52 as a dinner and lunch entree for the Taste of UTC promotional.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 27, 2017
Burst of flavor returns to Mall at University Town Center

The Mall at University Town Center returns for its third annual Taste of UTC.

  • East County
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FISA President Jean-Christophe Rolland held a round-table discussion with media Sept. 27.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 27, 2017
World Rowing Championships: Day Four

FISA president says Sarasota venue 'amazing' so far.

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Scott Toedman and Braden River Elementary School kindergartener Olivia Matthews sit down to enjoy breakfast.
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  • Berkley Mason
  • September 27, 2017
Braden River Elementary celebrates dads

Special guests enjoyed a free breakfast in the 'VIP' lounge at Braden River Elementary School.

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East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Lee Whitehurst pulls out plans for Station 2 at the future site for Station 7. The fire district will have to select and architect and engineer for the project, but the facilities could be similar.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 27, 2017
East County fire district ready for growth

East Manatee Fire Rescue budgets for design of new fire station.

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The playground shade structure, pictured behind, was slashed by vandals. Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4 supervisors hope forthcoming policies will reduce vandalism.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 27, 2017
Lakewood Ranch supervisors focus on security

Lakewood Ranch CDD 4 may add a gate, change parking policies at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

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Bryan Gagg throws against Clearwater High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 27, 2017
Pirates quarterback forces opponents to shiver their timbers

The Braden River junior has the offense churning and scouts turning their heads.

  • East County
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ODA senior Dakota Dickerson (3) bursts through the BCS defense.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 27, 2017
Random quarter of ODA football turns into never-seen-before event

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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