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Matt and Lisa Walsh
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  • November 13, 2013
Observer Group announces promotions

Reflecting the company's continued growth, the Observer Media Group Inc. announced several management changes this week.

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Contest winners Lou and Sandi Bury with their Observer in Costa Maya, Mexico
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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 13, 2013
2103 It's Read Everywhere contest winner announced

East County residents Lou and Sandi Bury won the grand prize in the 2013 'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest.

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This Waterlefe home, which has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,727 square feet of living area, sold for $785,000.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • November 13, 2013
Home in Waterlefe sell for $785,000

Stanley and Ruth Brown, of Bradenton, sold their home at 11007 Big Bass Place to Sabrina Ross, of Bradenton, for $785,000.

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Vincent Veneruso submitted this sunrise photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Weather: East County

Vincent Veneruso submitted this sunrise photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 12, 2013
Braden River opens preseason with wins

The Braden River High girls basketball team went 2-0 at the Preseason Classic Nov. 4 and 5 at Booker High.

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The Braden River Havoc 8U team is playing its inaugural season this winter.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 12, 2013
Havoc win opening tournament

The Braden River Havoc 8U team won its first tournament Nov. 2 and 3, at Buffalo Creek Little League.

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Six-year-old Abby Pollard supports her uncle who serves in the U.S. Marine Corps.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Let Freedom Ring Ceremony

Freedom Elementary faculty and students saluted veterans and celebrated the school's 10th year, Nov. 12, during their Let Freedom Ring ceremony.

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CONA President Lourdes Ramirez said existing urban infrastructure should be used to support Sarasota County's projected population growth.
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 12, 2013
2050 plan takes center stage at CONA meeting

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA) held a Monday-night panel discussion, debating the impact of proposed changes to the Sarasota 2050 plan on area urban services.

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The move to the Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota is part of an aggressive expansion strategy by Smoothie King.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 12, 2013
Smoothie King coming to Mall at UTC

On its website, Smoothie King lists the Mall at University Town Center, which is set to open in October, as a store location.

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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 12, 2013
Bus tour showcases Farm City Week

The Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Office and the Farm City Week Committee offer a bus tour of area featured farms in honor of Farm City Week.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 11, 2013
Lakewood upsets Port Charlotte

The Lakewood Ranch High football team closed out its season with a 14-13 victory over Port Charlotte Nov. 8.

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Manatee County Government offices are closed today, but all Manatee County Area Transit routes will run normally.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • November 11, 2013
Manatee government offices closed today

Manatee County Government offices are closed today for Veterans Day.

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Lakewood Ranch freshman Kahlee York reacts following the Mustangs 3-0 loss to Naples Gulf Coast in the Class 7A-Region 3 finals Nov. 9.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Volleyball vs. Naples Gulf Coast

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team saw its season come to an unexpected close with a 3-0 loss to Naples Gulf Coast in the Class 7A-Region 3 finals Nov. 9.

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East Tennessee State’s Lyn Yee Choo defeated Notre Dame’s Britney Sanders, who is ranked 35th in the nation.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Dick Vitale LWR Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic

Eighteen men's and women's tennis teams from across the nation competed in singles and doubles at the 2013 Dick Vitale LWR Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic Nov. 8 through Nov. 10, at the Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center.

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Mike Forson, who currently serves in the Army National Guard, with his wife, Angela, and Robyn and Howie Drourr of Michael Saunders & Company, an event sponsor
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Waterlefe Veteran's Day Charity Golf Invite & Dinner Gala

The Waterlefe Golf & River Club held its first annual Veteran's Day Charity Golf Invitational & Dinner Gala Nov. 9. Proceeds from the event, put on by the Waterlefe Women's Golf Association, benefited the Manasota Operation Troop Support.

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