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Demardre Patterson
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Demardre Patterson

Cardinal Mooney High School senior running back Demardre Patterson rushed for 148 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Cougars Oct. 18 to a 62-0 Class 3A-District 6 victory over rival The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 23, 2013
Country Club Village home sells for $900,000

David and Debra Condrack, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 7315 Desert Ridge Glen to Robert Piccirilli and Martina Riley, trustees, of Lakewood Ranch, for $900,000.

  • East County
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Willy Lee submitted this reflective photo, taken on the Myakka River.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Weather

Willy Lee submitted this reflective photo, taken on the Myakka River.

  • East County
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The skyline won't be empty too much longer at the corner of Main Street and North Washington Boulevard.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 23, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 23, 2013

Today's stories: Sarasota County commissioners advance plans for a downtown Sarasota hotel; Town of Longboat Key settles differences with Longboat Key Police Union; Landowners move to overturn Manatee County Commission denial of Waterline Road project: and MORE!

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Sarasota junior Jordan Brooks finished with eight kills in the Sailors 3-1 victory over Braden River Oct. 22.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 7A-District 10 semifinal volleyball

The Sarasota High volleyball team defeated Braden River 3-1 in a Class 7A-District 10 semifinal match Oct. 22. The Sailors will play Lakewood Ranch for the district title Oct. 24.

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Gullet teacher Jennifer Santora, far left, walks with her daughter, Isabella, near left.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Walk this way

Students, parents and teachers of Gullett Elementary walked to school Wednesday, Oct. 9, to celebrate Walk to School Day.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Wrappers, movers ready

Adopt A Family Manatee needs volunteers to help set up as it moves into its warehouse Oct. 25 and Oct. 28.

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Models wore bridal gowns that were donated to Brides Against Breast Cancer.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Fashion for a cause

'Makeup Your Mind' Fashion Show and Luncheon was held Saturday, Oct. 5, at River Club Clubhouse.

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Firefighters removed the decking from the building at the Chart House Restaurant to be sure the fire was completely extinguished.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 22, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 22, 2013

Today's stories: Chart House Restaurant fire causes $25,000 worth of damage; Sarasota city commissioners choose a design for the State Street garage; Sarasota County commissioners approve the fiscal year 2014 Health and Human Services budget; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
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This year, guests will be able tour models in The Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, Country Club East, The Lake Club, Central Park, Greenbrook, Esplanade, and the newest community, Bridgewater.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 22, 2013
Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes begins this week

The 2013 Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes, which will run from Oct. 25 to Nov. 27, showcases 41 models this year.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2013
Ortiz captures county crown

Lakewood Ranch High's Julia Ortiz captured the Manatee County Championship at the Tri-County Cross-Country Championships Oct. 17 in Sarasota.

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The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team will vie for its third straight state title Nov. 5 and 6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2013
Mustangs headed back to state tourney

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team captured its fourth-consecutive regional title at the Class 3A-Region 5 tournament Oct. 21 in Venice.

  • East County
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Sarasota Ballet dancer Danielle Brown performs Dominic Walsh’s “Dying Swan," at the Sarasota Culture Collective kickoff party.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 21, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 21, 2013

USF Sarasota-Manatee takes over former space occupied by Viking Culinary Center; Sarasota City Commission considers State Street garage designs; Sarasota County Commission to consider plans to dredge Big Pass; and MORE!

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 21, 2013
Manatee Admirals improve to 4-0

The Manatee Admirals hockey team improved to 4-0 with a 12-4 victory over Bloomingdale Oct. 18.

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Judy Bjork and Brady Theisen
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Empty Bowls

The Food Bank of Manatee held its 13th annual Empty Bowls luncheon Saturday, Oct. 19, on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch.

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