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Running backs Dipo Kolawole, Mike Glover, Jaredd Pate and Javar Baity have rushed for more than 1,400 yards and 12 TDs this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2010
Braden River Brotherhood

The Braden River High football team will show its support for running back Jaredd Pate, who was diagnosed with diabetes, by wearing blue during every game they play in throughout November.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Suncoast Storm 02 travel softball team formed in December 2009.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2010
Friendship fuels softball champions

The Suncoast Storm 02 team formed in 2009. Since then, the team has won its last four tournaments, including two state championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Out-of-Door Academy boys cross country team finished fifth at the Class 1A-District 6 Cross Country Meet Nov. 4 to advance to regionals.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2010
Thunder hosts first district meet

The Out-of-Door Academy boys cross country team scored 111 points to finish fifth at the Class 1A-District 6 cross country meet Nov. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kaleigh Jaco is Braden River's floor captain and is the emotional leader of the team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kaleigh Jaco

Braden River High senior Kaleigh Jaco recorded eight kills, three digs and an assist while leading the Lady Pirates to a 3-0 victory over Strawberry Crest in a Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinal match Nov. 2.

  • East County
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  • Adam Hughes
  • November 10, 2010
Greenbrook Village home tops transactions

Stephen and Claire Smith of Essex, U.K., sold their home at 14618 Sundial Place to Thomas and Heidi Pearce, Bradenton, for $549,900.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota baseball coach Tim Hill was named the 2010 College Coach of the Year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2010
Hill named 2010 College Coach of the Year

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota baseball coach Tim Hill was recently named the 2010 College Coach of the Year by the Florida Diamond Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Noah Burg was one of about 80 children to participate in the event. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2010
Special-needs kids take to the waves

About 80 special-needs children ages 3 to 17 headed to Siesta Key Beach Nov. 6 for the Hang 10 for Autism event, which was organized by the Center for Autism Research and Education. Participants were matched with a seasoned surfer and volunteer before heading to the water to learn to surf, skim board or paddle board. The Compound Boardshop was the event's primary sponsor.

  • East County
  • Schools
Aurora Newgard was named this year's Player of the Year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2010
SCF Manatees Volleyball wins conference honors

The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Manatees volleyball team won individual conference honors after winning the 2010 Suncoast Conference Championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
Veteran John Fiala explained the G.I. bill to students.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Freedom Elementary

Four local veterans shared their military experiences with students at Freedom Elementary School Nov. 8 as part of "Bring a Vet to School" day, organized through BrightHouse Networks and the History Channel. Veterans also demonstrated how to fold the U.S. flag during the hourlong presentation.

  • East County
  • Schools
Dr. Lora Brown presented information about how prescription and other drugs affect the body.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2010
High school hosts Drug Facts Week event

Lakewood Ranch High School today hosted Dr. Lora Brown, a pain management doctor, as part of a presentation for National Drug Facts Week.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2010
Community Golf Scores 11.09.10

East County golfers post impressive numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota Crew won 10 medals at the 11th annual Halloween Regatta Oct. 30.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2010
Sarasota Crew brings home 10 medals

The Sarasota Crew powered past their competition to capture 10 medals, including six gold medals, three silver medals and a bronze medal, at the 11th annual Halloween Regatta Oct. 30 at the Tampa By-Pass Canal.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2010
East Manatee Kids Wrestling Club hits mats

The East Manatee Kids Wrestling Club practices are now under way.

  • East County
  • Sports
Harrison Keaser, 3, couldn't wait to slide down the slide with his older sister, Grace, 7.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2010
Imagine students enjoy fall fun

Students at The Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch celebrated the change in season with their 3rd annual Fall Festival Nov. 6. Students enjoyed face painting, bounce houses, carnival-style games, music and refreshments, among other activities.

  • East County
  • Schools
A little more than a dozen residents came out for the Veterans Walk of Honor Nov. 6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2010
Residents walk for veterans

A little more than a dozen residents gathered at San Marco Plaza Nov. 6 for the Veterans Walk of Honor and clothesline art show. Residents bundled up and walked two miles up to Main Street and back in support of our local veterans.

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