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Neal wrote 39 contracts in September —  a 111% increase over September of 2010.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2011
Neal home sales outpace 2010

Neal Communities wrote 39 contracts in September - a 111% increase from this time last year.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2011
Neal home sales outpace 2010

Neal Communities wrote 39 contracts in September - a 90% increase from this time last year.

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Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Donna Hayes will complete her second term in office next year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 4, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Donna Hayes

Donna Hayes was elected to the Manatee County Commission in 2004. In June, Hayes announced she will not seek a third term.

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The Lady Mustangs scored 113 points to finish third at the Flrunners.com Invitational Oct. 1.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 3, 2011
Lady Mustangs race to third-place finish

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country finished third at the Flrunners.com Invitational Oct. 1 in Satellite Beach.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch fell to 2-3 on the season with a 27-0 loss to Palmetto Sept. 30.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 3, 2011
Tigers shutout Mustangs

The Lakewood Ranch High football team failed to find the end zone as the visiting Mustangs fell to Palmetto 27-0 in non-district action Sept. 30.

  • East County
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Emma Holland and Sarah Nimptsch continue to cheer on the Thunder no matter how the team fairs on the field.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 3, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Team Spirit

The Out-of-Door Academy varsity cheerleaders display their Thunder pride on the sidelines each and every week.

  • East County
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The workshop has been scheduled for 9 a.m. Oct. 4 in the Manatee Room on the fourth floor of the Manatee County Government Administrative Center, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2011
BCC to hold workshop

The workshop is slated for 9 a.m. Oct. 4.

  • East County
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Jim and Denise Gross brought their dogs, Nico and Bella, for the first time.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Blessing of the Animals

East County residents on Oct. 1 brought out their beloved pets to Living Lord Lutheran Church for its annual Blessing of the Animals event.

  • East County
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Matt Martin and Peter Carrier
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Golf Outing

Parents and friends of McNeal Elementary hit the green for the school's annual golf tournament Oct. 1 at the Ritz-Carlton Members Club.

  • East County
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Penny Gillson gets her blood pressure taken by LECOM student Connie Pham.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Health & Wellness Expo

Hundreds of East County residents today flocked to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center for the seventh annual "Embrace a Life of Health & Wellness" Expo, hosted by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.

  • East County
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Austin Bruce and Jed Baran wore Asian-inspired costumes.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose School Celebrating Cultures Day

Children at Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch brought some of the world's cultures to the East County during the annual Celebrating Cultures event Sept. 30. Each class studied a different culture, created authentic costumes and sang "It's a Small World" - much to the delight of parents and family members.

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ODA sophomore running back Demardre Patterson rushed for two touchdowns.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 1, 2011
ODA falls to district rival Evangelical Christian School

Mistakes proved to be The Out-of-Door Academy's downfall, as the host Thunder committed six turnovers and 11 penalties on its way to a 35-15 loss to district rival Evangelical Christian School Sept. 30.

  • East County
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The Braden River High football team captured its first victory Sept. 30.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2011
Pirates capture first win

The Braden River High football team defeated Port Charlotte 20-10 in non-district action Sept. 30 to earn its first win of the season.

  • East County
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The garage sals is located at 9804 Forrester Drive.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2011
Braden Woods couple to host fundraising garage sale

Braden Woods resident Linda Conley is holding a garage sale Saturday at her home to raise money to support schools in Haiti.

  • East County
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Sholto, Andy McCain, talks to the audience about the day of the great quake and the magical beans he possesses. Photo by Rachel  S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2011
Photos of the Week

Enjoy some of our best photos this week from all Observers.

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