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Volunteers from Webster University Sarasota helped sort items at the Community Coalition on Homelessness.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2011
Webster University helps area homeless

The Webster University Campus staff and students recently lent their support to the Community Coalition on Homelessness as part of Webster Works Worldwide.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2011
Mustangs break county record

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team won its sixth consecutive tournament, shooting a 2-under par 286 to capture the Manatee County Championship Oct. 14.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2011
Bulldogs Junior Midgets win division title

The East Manatee Bulldogs Junior Midget team defeated the Manatee Wildcats 32-16 to capture the FYD South division title Oct. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High junior Olivia Ortiz, pictured with cross country coach Mary Quinn, won the Pre-State Invitational Oct. 15.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Ahead of the pack

Lakewood Ranch High junior Olivia Ortiz posted her fastest time on the state course, crossing the finish line in 17 minutes, 41 seconds to win the Pre-State Cross Country Invitational Oct. 15 at Little Everglades Ranch in Dade City. The Lady Mustangs scored 295 points to finish ninth out of 23 teams in the elite race. Other top performers for Lakewood include: Kristin Zarrella (19:04), Natalie Novak (20:07), Katie Wray (20:33), Ashley Platt (20:36), Michelle Last (21:17) and Emily Perez (21:32). Lakewood was without senior Devin McDermott who was out with a knee injury

  • East County
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Louis and Lily Hinds enjoyed their special dinner.
  • By Lisa Ith
  • October 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Chick-fil-A Daddy Daughter Date Night

East County dads and their daughters headed to Chick-fil-A Oct. 15 for a special Daddy Daughter Date Night celebration.

  • East County
  • News
The Braden River High football team fell to 1-6 on the season with a 28-19 loss to Bayshore Oct. 14.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 16, 2011
Bruins trip up Pirates

The Braden River High football team fell to Bayshore 28-19 in its Homecoming game Oct. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Taylor Garganta danced the night away with friends during the Homecoming Dance Oct. 15.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: BRHS Homecoming Dance

Students at Braden River High School tonight concluded Homecoming week festivities with a circus-themed Homecoming Dance.

  • East County
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Adam Scalisi, Carson Jungers and Quinton Fitzgerald are all freshmen.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Candy Land Dance

Students at the Out-of-Door Academy tonight enjoyed a Candy Land-themed Homecoming Dance.

  • East County
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The Pirates fought fiercely.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Homecoming Game

The Braden River High School Pirate family rallied Friday night during the school's Homecoming game against Bayshore High School.

  • East County
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ODA's cheerleaders kept the mood lively.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Homecoming

Families at the Out-of-Door Academy gathered tonight at the school's Lakewood Ranch campus for an All-School Picnic and Homecoming game against Dade Christian School.

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Members of the Braden River High School football team heard a message of encouragement from former professional baseball player Darryl Strawberry around 3 p.m. today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2011
Darryl Strawberry visits East County

Former professional baseball player Darryl Strawberry spoke to Braden River High School's football team today. He will speak this weekend at The Source Church.

  • East County
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Selby Botanical Gardens held their first performance of their Fall performance series, GartenFest, Sunday, Oct. 9 out by the Banyan trees at the Botanical Gardens. In this photo: Ashley Hassler. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2011
Photos of the Week

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

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Joan and Joe Vilasi came to eat with their 6-year-old grandson, Joseph, center.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Willis Grandparents Lunch

More than 300 grandparents enjoyed lunch at Willis Elementary School Oct. 13 as the school hosted a special Grandparents Lunch.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 13, 2011
Deputies apprehend robbery suspects after car chase

Early this morning Manatee County deputies responded to a robbery call at 5200 33rd St. east, in Bradenton, that led to a car chase on Interstate 75.

  • East County
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McNeal Principal Norma Scott, right, thanks John Falkner and Mark Campbell for their help in developing a garden and science lab at McNeal. The school celebrated the facility's opening today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Opening Day

McNeal Principal Norma Scott, right, thanks John Falkner and Mark Campbell for their help in developing a garden and science lab at McNeal. The school celebrated the facility's opening today.

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