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Karen Rawlings submitted this sunrise photo, taken in East Bradenton.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2013
Observer Weather: East County

Karen Rawlings submitted this sunrise photo, taken in East Bradenton.

  • East County
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We stopped by the Anna Maria Oyster Bar's landside "halfway" location, at 6906 14th St.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Anna Maria Oyster Bar

This week we went in the kitchen with owner John Horne, and chef Tim Swafford, of Anna Maria Oyster Bar, for mussels Provencal. Get the full recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's In the Kitchen.

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Lakewood Ranch senior Lauren Owen goes up for a block during the Lady Mustangs 3-0 victory over Sarasota Sept. 3.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Volleyball vs. Sarasota

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 25-18, 25-18, 25-20 Sept. 3.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 3, 2013
Mustangs swing to tournament win

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team won the eight-team East Lake High School Invitational Sept. 1, at Lansbrook Golf Club in Tarpon Springs.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is looking for two gunmen who robbed a Circle K early Tuesday morning.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • September 3, 2013
Masked gunmen rob gas station

A Manatee County Sheriff's Office report says two masked gunmen robbed a Circle K store in East County Tuesday morning.

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Tallahassee United’s Ian Hildebradnt and FC Sarasota’s Cameron Roscamp battle for possession.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Labor Day Showcase Tournament

Nearly 300 youth soccer teams from across the state put their skills to the test during the 2013 Labor Day Showcase Aug. 31 through Sept. 2, at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch. Players ranging in age from U11 to U18/19 participated in this year's tournament. Several local teams participated in this year's tournament, including the Lakewood Ranch Chargers and FC Sarasota.

  • East County
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FISA Executive Director Matt Smith, right, and SunCoast Aquatic Nature Center Association CEO Paul Blackketter, left, chatted at Nathan Benderson Park earlier this year.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 1, 2013
Sarasota picked to host 2017 World Rowing Championships

Rowing's governing body picked Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park as the venue for the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch quarterback Chad Rex scored five rushing touchdowns on the night. He also threw for a score.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs. Southeast

The Lakewood Ranch High football defeated Southeast 55-34 Aug. 30 in the season opener for both teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Carley Engelberger, Alyssa Dienes and Mary Stagger
  • August 31, 2013
Pirates notch first win of the season

Braden River Pirates top North Fort Myers in their first game of the season.

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Austin Hoppe, 21
  • By Kimmy Comito and Sarah Karp
  • August 31, 2013
ODA falls to Bradenton Christian

The ODA crowd dressed out in all white for their first home game of the season last night against Bradenton Christian School.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Chad Rex rushed for five touchdowns on the night. He also threw a touchdown pass.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 30, 2013
Mustangs gallop past Seminoles

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated Southeast 55-34 in tonight's season opener.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mayor Jim Brown declined an invitation to meet with a police officer and union representative this week.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 30, 2013
Aug. 30: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Vehicle burglaries hit one Lakewood Ranch street; TAC unit nabs burglars; City scraps State Street garage proposals; Town and police union at odds over new contract

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 30, 2013
Mustangs win season opener

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team won its 5-team season opener Aug. 29, at Rosedale Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to four vehicle burglaries Thursday on the 11000 block of Rivers Bluff Circle.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 30, 2013
Vehicle burglaries hit one Lakewood Ranch street

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office responded to four vehicle burglaries Thursday on the 11000 block of Rivers Bluff Circle.

  • East County
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The ODA volleyball team improved to 2-0 with a 3-0 victory over Southeast Aug. 29.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 29, 2013
Lady Thunder cruise past Lady Seminoles

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Southeast 25-15, 25-10, 25-17 Aug. 29.

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