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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 12, 2014
ODA wins tri-meet

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls swim teams defeated Bayshore and St. Stephen's in a tri-meet Sept. 11, at the G.T. Bray Aquatic Center.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Thunder swimmers post impressive finishes

The Out-of-Door Academy girls swim team beat Venice 87-77 in a developmental dual meet Sept. 9 while the boys fell 93-71.

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Retired New York firefighter Don O'Leary, right, watches the ceremony.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 11, 2014
Firefighters remember 9/11

Local firefighters gathered to remember first responders killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, as well as volunteers and those who were injured, during a ceremony at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team improved to 2-0 in district play.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Lady Thunder prevail in five sets

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Bradenton Christian 18-25, 27-25, 25-22, 15-25, 15-12 in Class 3A-District 10 action Sept. 9.

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ROADSIDE READING. The Millers — Kelly, Jeanne, Jim and Christopher — get ready for a downhill mountain biking run at Whistler Mountain Bike Park in British Columbia, Canada.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
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VATICAN VACATION. Andrew, Anthony, and Nicholas Sevarino brought their East County Observer along while sightseeing at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, Rome.
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  • September 10, 2014
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WEDDING WISHES. Mike and Patt Staley visited Manchester, England, home of the Manchester United soccer team, while in England for their son's wedding at the Peckforton Castle in Cheshire.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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The Orlando Magic's Pat Williams shares about becoming a successful leader.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 10, 2014
Pat Williams headlines Alliance event

Orlando Magic Senior Vice President Pat Williams shared how to become a leader with Lakewood Ranch business professionals today, during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance membership luncheon.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
MTI hosts 9/11 blood drive

As the nation remembers the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Manatee Technical Institute will commemorate the tragedy with a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 10 and Sept. 11, at its main campus, 6305 State Road 70 East, in front of Braden River High Schol.

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  • September 10, 2014
Salon hosts benefit for transplant recipient

An East County salon is trimming up to support a local 32-year-old battling cystic fibrosis.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
Texting video goes viral

Seven million clicks. For Salt & Light Productions, the number was unimaginable.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
University Park lady golfers take swing for children

The University Park Country Club Ladies Golf Association, with the support of the 9-Hole LGA, has raised $3,516 to provide uniforms for children at Emma E. Booker Elementary School.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
Community Activities seeks scarers, event photographs

Love to be scared or, better yet, be the scarer?

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First-year ODA head coach Stefanie Betz, far left, saw the Lady Thunder open its district season with a 3-0 victory over Imagine High Sept. 4.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 10, 2014
Warm Welcome

Stefanie Betz spent six years as an assistant coach at volleyball powerhouse Venice High before taking over the helm at ODA this year.

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Stacy White submitted this photo, taken in Greenbrook in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
Weather: East County

Stacy White submitted this photo, taken in Greenbrook in Lakewood Ranch.

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