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Running back McKenzie Hathaway scored Lakewood Ranch's go-ahead touchdown on a 15-yard run with 3:10 left in regulation.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 19, 2011
Mustangs nearly pull off upset

The Lakewood Ranch High football team scored 28 points in the second half and nearly pulled off an improbable upset of the No. 2 team in the nation before eventually falling to Seffner Armwood 35-31 in a Class 6A-Region 2 quarterfinal tonight.

  • East County
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Jacob Rego and Abby Clark faced off.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 18, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Football Frenzy

The Tabernacle Christian School today hosted a Football Frenzy.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 18, 2011
Manatee County law enforcement combat DUIs

Law enforcement agencies today will conduct a DUI detail.

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School buses will be parked outside all Manatee County Publix locations from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 19 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 20 in an effort to stuff the buses with non-perishable food items for the Food Bank.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 18, 2011
East County rallies to 'Stuff the Bus' for The Food Bank of Manatee

Buses will be outside Manatee County Publix locations this weekend for the 'Stuff the Bus' campaign.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 18, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Playing fairway bunker shots

This week, University Park Country Club PGA Assistant Golf Professional Bill Tawney shares tips for how to successfully play fairway bunker shots.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 18, 2011
Mustangs remain undefeated in district

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team improved to 4-0 in the district with a 3-1 victory over Port Charlotte Nov.1 7.

  • East County
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Jason Moore tries to blow through the bull horn, but fails during his attempt. Photo by Rachel S O'Hara.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2011
Photos of the Week

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

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Dick Moran took the Oath of Office today as he was sworn in as Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 2's newest supervisor.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 17, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sworn into office

Dick Moran took the Oath of Office today as he was sworn in as Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 2's newest supervisor.

  • East County
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VFW Post 10141 members demonstrated how to fold the American flag.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans visit Gullett

Children at Gullett Elementary School Nov. 16 learned first-hand about military service as the school hosted veterans from VFW Post 10141.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 17, 2011
Ranch districts approve new landscape contractor

Three of Lakewood Ranch's Community Development Districts today agreed to move forward with hiring Down to Earth with landscape contracting services.

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Alisha Erozer with John O’Connor, Jr., vice chairman of the Manatee River Soil and Water District Board
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 17, 2011
Lakewood student speech earns top honors

Lakewood Ranch High School student Alisha Erozer took second place in a recent speech contest.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2011
Ranch athletes ink college choices

Six Lakewood Ranch High seniors announced their intentions to play at the next level during a signing ceremony this afternoon in the school's media center.

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CUTLINE: Even after running 26.1 miles in the New York City Marathon, Jamey Murphy and Jodi Mailman had enough strength to hold up a copy of their favorite newspaper, the East County Observer.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 16, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jamey Murphy

Jamey Murphy and his wife, Jodi Mailman, co-own Create Your Own - A Confectionary Boutique. To celebrate Murphy's 50th birthday, the two completed the New York City Marathon. Read more about him in our candid Q&A.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Willis artists partner with Neal

Neal Communities hosted its annual My Favorite Home contest, with judging Nov. 9, at Willis Elementary School, where students had been busy drawing their dream homes.

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Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Ranch Boo Run raises $8,000

Runners in the Lakewood Ranch Running Club's Boo Run this year raised $8,000 for local charities.

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