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The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team celebrates following its 2-1 victory over Manatee in the Class 4A-District 11 championship Jan. 25.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs. Manatee

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team captured its first district title in four years with a 2-1 victory over Manatee in the Class 4A-District 11 championship tonight. Forward Ryan Sollazzo scored both goals in the first half for the Mustangs.

  • East County
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Tube Dudes find a new home on Main Street
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 25, 2013
Jan. 25: Daily Headlines Video

SCAT needs $1.8 million for Siesta Key route; Proposed gun club in Lakewood Ranch put on pause; Tube Dudes find a new home on Main Street; East County schools celebrate winter

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Sam Franzone helps Max Berndt get loaded up in the sled at The Tabernacle School's Winter Wonderland event.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2013
East County schools celebrate winter

Foundations Academy and The Tabernacle Christian School celebrated the winter season with snow days.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rex Jensen, president and CEO of Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, will be one of several representatives to make the announcement.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2013
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, Tampa Bay Lighting to announce partnership

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch and the Tampa Bay Lightning are announcing a new branding partnership.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The event will be held at Premier Sports Campus, 5895 Post Blvd., Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Our Lady of the Angels Parish Festival

Our Lady of the Angels Parish Festival includes concerts, carnival games and more.

  • East County
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Dora the Explorer retires
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 24, 2013
Jan. 24: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Longboat Key Town attorney is heading to Venice; Commissioners consider new dog park downtown; Dora the Explorer retires

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 24, 2013
Proposed gun club in Lakewood Ranch put on pause

Manatee County Hearing Officer Lori Dorman changed course yet again on a proposed gun club in Lakewood Ranch Wednesday, reopening a public hearing out of concern about noise from gunfire.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 24, 2013
Thunder's season comes to an end

The Out-of-Door Academy boys soccer team saw its season come to a close with a 2-0 loss to Sarasota Christian in the Class 1A-District 8 quarterfinals Jan. 23.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 24, 2013
Lakewood JV grapplers finish second

The Lakewood Ranch High JV wrestling team finished second at the JV County Championships Jan. 23, at Palmetto High.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 24, 2013
SIDELINES

Cardinal Mooney girls fall in district title game; Mooney Cougars improve record to 19-1; Riverview Rams top Booker Tornadoes

  • East County
  • Sports
Aubrey Riggins celebrates with goalkeeper Alex Latham following the Lady Mustangs 4-1 regional quarterfinal victory over Cape Coral Ida Baker Jan. 23.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs. Cape Coral Ida Baker

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Cape Coral Ida Baker 4-1 in a Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinal match tonight. Forward Angelica Rego scored a pair of goals to lead the way for the Lady Mustangs. Midfielder Talia Falco and forward Tyler Gordon each added a goal. Tatum Young had two assists and Delaney Riggins and Chelsea Martin each had an assist. Goalkeeper Alex Latham had four saves. Lakewood Ranch will advance to the regional semifinals Jan. 26 to face the winner of the other quarterfinal match between Venice and Barron Collier.

  • East County
  • Sports
Wallenda steps closer to harness-less walk
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 23, 2013
Jan. 23: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Wallenda steps closer to harness-less walk; Citizens Advisory Group down to five candidates for Manatee Superintendent job; Sarasota County drainage project faces more delays; Home & Garden: Jewels on the Bay; Enter our Design and Dine contest

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 23, 2013
State College of Florida trustees make Probstfeld permanent president

State College of Florida's Board of Trustees named interim President Dr. Carol Probstfeld as the school's sixth president in a 7-0 vote at a special meeting Tuesday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 23, 2013
Citizens Advisory Group down to five candidates for Manatee Superintendent job

The Manatee County School Board's Citizen Advisory Group narrowed its top 10 candidates for the district's superintendent post to five Tuesday night.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2013
Friends, family gather for show

East County resident and circus performer Tino Wallenda and The Flying Wallendas brought the sights of the circus to The Tabernacle Church Jan. 13, as the Tabernacle hosted its Friends and Family event.

  • East County
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