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Lakewood Ranch resident Taylor Lederman returned home to compete in the Lakewood Ranch Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic Presented by First Watch Café for the first time.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY 2014 Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic

Twenty men's and women's college tennis teams hit the court for the 2014 Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic Presented by First Watch Cafe Nov. 7 through Nov. 9, at the Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center.

  • East County
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Pictured is the school's newest patriotic tile mosaic.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BRMS Veterans Day Ceremony

Students at Braden River Middle School celebrated the nations servicemen and women during a special Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 10.

  • East County
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Carolyn Scott, Ann Marie Swartz and Kara Akoghlanian
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale Golf and Country Club Luau

Rosedale Golf and Country Club hosted a Luau for members and guests Saturday, Nov. 8, at the clubhouse.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Keelie Robb and Ieyanna Wright dance the night away.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BRHS Homecoming Dance

Braden River High School students capped homecoming week with a space-themed dance Nov. 8.

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Logan Cole is the fastest child around the track, even though he rides a plasma car instead of a tricycle.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Jude Trike-a-Thon

Children at All God's Children preschool raced around the parking lot of Living Lord Lutheran Church Nov. 7 to raise money for St. Jude's hospital.

  • East County
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Principal Steve Royce kisses a guinea pig named Twix, as Sheila Waid holds the animal in front of students.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fall Festival

Students at Tara Elementary School welcomed the fall season during a special fall festival event Nov. 8 at the school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sam Woolf performs locally. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2014
Sam Woolf performs hometown concert

American Idol contestant and Braden River High School graduate Sam Woolf will perform Nov. 9, in Bradenton.

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Photo submitted by Vincent Veneruso
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
October Photo Contest Winners

Congratulations to the October winners of our photo contest!

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The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates following its 3-1 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 4.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 7A-Region 3 semifinal volleyball

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 25-14, 24-26, 25-14, 25-20 in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 4. With the win, the Lady Mustangs will host Fort Myers in the regional finals Nov. 8.

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Kate Kreider and Melissa Brosnan
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
Pose-y Perfect

As plant enthusiasts gathered Oct. 23, at the Polo Grill and Bar Fëte Ballroom, Kate Kreider and Melissa Brosnan bloomed with animation.

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Jina Crowder gives a check to Joan Bradley Reedy.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
Pink Purses

Crowder's Gifts and Gadgets turned into a pink wonderland Oct. 29, as the store welcomed Vera Bradley brand ambassador Joan Bradley Reedy, daughter of Vera Bradley and sister of company co-founder Barbara Baekgaard.

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William Marrone submitted this sunset photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
Weather: East County

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Britany Banales, Saybre Randall and Kayleigh McBride are in eighth grade.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Haile Halloween Dance

Students at Haile Middle School danced the afternoon away Oct. 30, during the school's fall dance.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 31, 2014
ODA opens season with win

The Out-of-Door Academy girls soccer team opened its season with a 3-1 victory over Carrollwood Day School Oct. 30.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2014
Pirates to hold mattress fundraiser

Braden River High will hold and mattress sale and fundraising event Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, in the school's gymnasium.

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