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Jen Blanco
October 12, 2011

Athlete of the Week: Kyle Benson

Lakewood Ranch High senior co-captain Kyle Benson shot a 4-under par 68, helping lead the Mustangs to victory in the Donald Ross Memorial Tournament Oct. 3 in Sarasota.

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Jen Blanco
October 12, 2011

Hurricanes sink Pirates

The Braden River High football team learned it still has a long way to go after falling to Manatee 63-0 in its Class 7A-District opener Oct. 7.

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Jen Blanco
October 12, 2011

Sports Briefs

Bulldog teams defeat Buccaneers; Mustangs win Donald Ross Tournament; River Dawgs win regional championship; Lady Mustangs race to third-place finish; Mustangs finish 11th in Boys Invitational Race

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Pam Eubanks
October 11, 2011

Buchanan promotes free trade deals

Congressman Vern Buchanan is working to promote legislation for free trade deals with Colombia, Panama and South Korea

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Observer Staff
October 10, 2011

Scott: Jobs will solve state's problems

Florida Gov. Rick Scott's visit to the Observer Group prompted discussion on economic growth, the importance of jobs and Scott's intention to reduce state taxes.

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Pam Eubanks
October 10, 2011

IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Audrey O'Leary

Edgewater resident Audrey O'Leary began baking with her aunt as a child and loves to make treats for friends and neighbors.

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Pam Eubanks
October 10, 2011

Shot fired at Lighthouse Cove home

Unknown persons shot a gun into a home in the 7000 block of Chatum Light Run in the early hours of Oct. 8.

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Kurt Schultheis
October 10, 2011

Gov. Scott visits Observer office

The Observer Group hosted Florida Gov. Rick Scott this morning to answer questions relating to the state.

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Pam Eubanks
October 10, 2011

Lakewood Ranch residents looking for social groups to join gathered Oct. 8 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.'s Club Day event. Attendees were able to speak with representatives of more than 30 Lakewood Ranch clubs.

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Pam Eubanks
October 8, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: High Heel-A-Thon

East County residents rallied against breast cancer Oct. 8 during the Hornback Chiropractic High Heel-A-Thon event in the parking lot of Crowder's Gifts & Gadgets.

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Jen Blanco
October 8, 2011

Mustangs win Homecoming game

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated Tarpon Springs 41-33 in its Homecoming game Oct. 7.

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Jen Blanco
October 8, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High at Manatee High

The Braden River High football team fell to Manatee 63-0 in the Class 7A-District 10 opener for both teams. The Pirates had a punt blocked for a safety on their opening possession, giving Manatee an early 2-0 lead. Manatee scored 61 unanswered points in the rout as the Pirates fell to 1-5 on the season. Braden River returns to non-district action Oct. 14 versus Bayshore in its Homecoming game.