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Dr. Cindy Hornback and Dr. Heather Crawford
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Family Field Day

Hornback Chiropractic and Wellness held a Family Field Day in Summerfield Park benefiting Autism Speaks Saturday afternoon. The event, which was opened to the public, included a Corvette and classic car show, bouncy castle, a dunk tank and more. Parents a

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 16, 2013
MONDAY NEWS MASHUP: Former Sand Cay manager sentenced

Judge sentences former Sand Cay manager to three years in jail; Police arrest man for abduction attempt; Dick Vitale accepts Sports Icon Award

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 16, 2013
Seasons 52 restaurant coming to mega mall

Seasons 52, a fresh grill and wine bar developed by Orlando-based Darden Restaurants Inc., announced Friday it will open a new location at the Mall at University Town Center, when it opens in Oct. 2014.

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The Cardinal Mooney High football team improved to 2-0 with a 44-7 victory over Lake Placid Sept. 13.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2013
Cougars D comes up big

The Cardinal Mooney High defense forced four turnovers, including three interceptions, to propel the Cougars to a 44-7 victory over Lake Placid Sept. 13.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2013
Mustangs fall on the road

The visiting Lakewood Ranch High football team fell to Bayshore 35-13 in non-district action Sept. 13.

  • East County
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 14, 2013
Quotes Observed: Sept. 7 - Sept. 13

Each weekend, we bring you a collection of quotes from the biggest (or quirkiest) Observer and national news stories of the week.

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Braden River linebacker Zach Maugherman celebrates after his interception in the second quarter.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 13, 2013
Pirates sail to victory over Seminoles

The Braden River High defense forced six turnovers to propel the Pirates to a 31-14 victory over Southeast Sept. 13.

  • East County
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Braden River running back Titus Humphrey is congratulated by his teammates following his 13-yard touchdown run.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Football at Southeast

The Braden River High football team defeated Southeast for the first time in school history with its 31-14 victory tonight. The Pirates defense forced six turnovers. Running back Titus Humphrey scored a pair of touchdowns and Justin Ross and Dusty Peebles each scored a touchdown.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 13, 2013
SCF to hold invitational tourney

The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota volleyball team will host the SCF Invitational Tournament Sept. 20 and 21.

  • East County
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View photos from the fourth annual 'Hair of the Dog'
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2013
Sept. 13: Daily Headlines

LWR Commercial Realty president leaving company; Man attempts robbery with pellet gun; North Trail prostitution sting nets 16; Sarasota 2050 tweaks come into focus

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Tom Seguin, Congressman Vern Buchanan and Bob Bartz
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Congress at the Country Club

Congressman Vern Buchanan was guest speaker Friday afternoon at a luncheon at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club. Buchanan gave a congressional update and covered important topics like the situation in Syria and the debt ceiling.

  • East County
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Lowell Moore of What A Fan traveled from Orlando to present Dick Vitale with the first-annual Sports Icon Award at The Broken Egg Friday.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 13, 2013
Dick Vitale accepts award in Lakewood Ranch

Dick Vitale, Hall of Fame ESPN basketball analyst and Lakewood Ranch Resident, made another stop at The Broken Egg Friday to receive the Sports Icon Award. presented by What A Fan.

  • East County
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Booker senior running back Marlon Mack scored a pair of touchdowns in the second quarter of the Tornadoes' 55-0 victory over ODA Sept. 12.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 13, 2013
Special teams unit propels Tornadoes to big win

The Booker High football special teams unit scored a pair of touchdowns to propel the Tornadoes to a 55-0 victory over The Out-of-Door Academy Sept. 12.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 13, 2013
Bradenton Christian swings past ODA

The Bradenton Christian boys golf team defeated The Out-of-Door Academy 157-163 Sept. 12.

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Taylor Albano led the way for ODA in its 3-0 victory over Imagine High School Sept. 12.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 13, 2013
ODA sweeps Imagine

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Imagine High School 25-13, 25-13, 25-10 Sept. 12.

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