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  • Emily Walsh
  • November 10, 2010
Observer amps multimedia efforts

The Observer continues to strengthen its online efforts after winning an award for 'Best Site Architecture and Overall Design.'

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Linda Benedict, Kathy Wright and Angel Birch
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2010
Local women complete 3-Day

East County women Linda Benedict, Kathy Wright and Angel Birch joined hundreds of walkers from throughout the area for the Tampa Bay Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure Oct. 29-31.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2010
Families triumph at Kugel Cook-Off

The mother-daughter team of Karen and Rachael Hirsch and the father-daughter duo Bruce and Alexandra Zalkin took home trophies for their confections during Temple Emanu-El's Kugel Cook-Off.

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Dylan Wojcik catches a wave with surfer Jacob Shields.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2010
East County families 'hang 10' for autism

The Center for Autism Research and Education hosted a day of surfing lessons Nov. 6 for children with autism. More than 170 people volunteered to help.

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One of Aaron Stone's first lessons for his new drama students was to write raps.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 10, 2010
Braden River welcomes new drama teacher

Although new to this post, Aaron Stone is not new to the Pirates. He helped Band Director Kendall Carrier build the marching program.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2010
Skype connects author, East County students

'Skeleton Creek' series author Patrick Carman chatted with students at Braden River Middle School Nov. 3.

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The custom-home Avena model is 5,537 square feet in size.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2010
Picture Perfect

The 13th annual Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes will run through Nov. 21. Nearly 30 models are being featured in this year's event.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2010
Cops Corner 11.11.10

When the female suspect reached the food section of the store, she concealed multiple items in her purse.

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The festival will feature plenty of fun for the whole family.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 10, 2010
Mixon preps for second Harvest Festival

The East County farm will host concerts, a culinary competition and even a movie night to celebrate the harvest season.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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    By
  • 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.

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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.

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