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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 9, 2010
Swimmer competes at Masters Swimming Nationals

Greenfield Plantation resident Ed Mench finished 12th in his age group in the 100-yard breaststroke at the United States Masters Swimming Nationals May 20-23 in Atlanta.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 9, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Pedro Santana

The Observer spotlights Braden River third baseman Pedro Santana.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 8, 2010
Mustang tennis camp dates set

Lakewood Ranch High School will host its Mustang tennis camp from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., July 19-23.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 8, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101

East County PGA Professionals offer tips for improving your game.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2010
Delaney to speak at Breakfast of Champions

NBA referee Bob Delaney will be the keynote speaker at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Breakfast of Champions Wednesday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 8, 2010
Pirates, Mustangs shine in Comcast Invitational

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High baseball teams competed in the Comcast Invitational June 3-6.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 7, 2010
Child injured in four-wheeler accident

The child suffered non-life threatening but serious injuries.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 7, 2010
Meet the East County's Class of 2010

Click inside for photo galleries from LECOM Bradenton, Braden River High, Lakewood Ranch High, The Out-of-Door Academy and Braden River Elementary.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • June 4, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

Rye Road will perform at Lakewood Ranch's monthly concert series from 6-9 p.m., tonight, on Main Street.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 4, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Lakewood Ranch seniors

The East County Observer caught up with several graduates of the Class of 2010 to see where they're going to college next year.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 4, 2010
Pfeilsticker appointed to state committee

Manatee County School Board member Jane Pfeilsticker will serve on the State Instructional Materials Committee for the Florida Department of Education.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 3, 2010
Sarasota Baptist to host money-saving seminar

Sarasota Baptist will be hosting a representative from www.truecouponing.com tonight at its Lakewood Ranch campus to teach families how to save money on their grocery bills.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 3, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Stay-cations

These days, many families are opting to vacation locally. The East County Observer caught up with some members at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA to see what their favorite "stay-cation" is and why.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 2, 2010
ASSESSMENT

The Braden River High football team wrapped up its spring season with a 42-21 loss to Riverview May 27.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 2, 2010
Klawans' complete game propels MELL to win

Manatee East Little League's Czaia & Gallagher defeated Skyking Fireworks 6-4 May 25 to capture the District 26 County Cup Minor's division championship for the first time.

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