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East County

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  • November 18, 2014
Stuff the bus

A bus isn't just for transporting people anymore.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Freedom ringers

As Freedom Elementary celebrated Veterans Day with its annual 'Let Freedom Ring' courtyard ceremony Nov. 12, there was a special treat in the crowd: original Parent-Teacher Organization member Sharri Cagle and two of her three children, Lindsey and Logan.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Help for homes

Habitat for Humanity is known for building homes for families.

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  • November 18, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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OH DEER. East County staff writer Amanda Sebastiano took her Observer along to Boulder, Colo., and found a few elk along the way who were also interested in catching up on East County news.
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  • November 18, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great trip? Make sure to take your Observer along! Snap a photo of you holding your Observer on vacation, then submit it and you could win travel tickets, courtesy of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

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  • November 18, 2014
Neighborhood news

Have a neighborhood cookout? A family event? News that affects your neighborhood? Send news and photos from your neighborhood to Senior Editor Pam Eubanks at [email protected].

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This home at 7505 Greystone St. has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,303 square feet of living area. It sold for $810,000. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
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  • Adam Hughes
  • November 18, 2014
Sloane Gardens home sells for $1.15 million

A home in Sloane Gardens tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Ida McBride submitted this sunset photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Weather: East County

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Braden River defenders Derek Hintze and Chase Balliette tackle Pinellas Park running back Marcelus Ware for no gain. Photos by Jen Blanco
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 18, 2014
One step forward

The Braden River High football team won its first home playoff game with a 44-28 victory over Pinellas Park in the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals Nov. 14. A date with Tarpon Springs is next.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 18, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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River Strand Golf and Country Club Director of Tennis Nate Griffin joined the club’s competitive tennis league in 2010. Photo by Jen Blanco
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 18, 2014
Bound for Nationals

The River Strand Golf and Country Club 10.0 tennis team will compete in the 2014 USTA League Mixed National Championships.

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Garcia
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 18, 2014
Sidelines

Cardinal Mooney boys swimming captures titles; Lady Mustangs fall in state semifinals; Cougars advance to regional finals; Lakewood closes out season at state meet; Lady Thunder team earns a draw; Suncoast Storm '05 team wins 9U tournament

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  • November 18, 2014
Community golf

The East County Observer shares area golf scores.

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  • November 18, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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  • November 18, 2014
Market deepens roots on Main Street

The farmers market is doubling in size and has signed a contract extension into 2015.

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