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  • January 13, 2010
It's Read Everywhere

Tim and Lisa McElhiney took their favorite community newspaper with them on a recent trip to Croatia, Greece, Turkey, and Italy.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2010
Cops Corner 1.14.10

Reported Jan. 1 12:33 p.m. -- 3500 block of 65th Avenue Circle East. Petit Theft. The victim reported she placed three gift cards in the mailbox, so they could be sent to her parents in South Carolina. A week later, her family notified her that they hadn't received the gift cards.

  • East County
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  • January 13, 2010
Business Observer

Neal purchases more than 60 acres; University Park sees renewed energy.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 13, 2010
East County - Winding River home sells for $800,000

Paul Gartenberg, Bradenton, sold his home at 14115 11th Terrace N.E. to William and Rosita Greer, Bradenton, for $800,000.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 13, 2010
Sports in Brief

Community Sports News and Notes

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 13, 2010
Black belt trains for U.S. National Team

Braden River High School sophomore Paige Oswald received her second-degree black belt in martial arts at the end of this past year.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 13, 2010
Tigers defeat Pirates

The Braden River High boys soccer team could not withstand Palmetto's second-half rally as the host Tigers defeated the Pirates 4-2 Jan. 6.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 13, 2010
Sensational seniors

The Manatee County All-Stars defeated the Sarasota County All-Stars 26-12 in the 18th annual Brad Price Memorial PAL Bowl.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 13, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Rachel Hassen

Midfielder Rachel Hassen has played every minute of the Braden River High girls soccer team's three games this week. The junior captain has been instrumental in motivating the Lady Pirates throughout the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 12, 2010
Pirates rally past Tigers

The Braden River High boys basketball team defeated Palmetto 52-49 in Class 4A-District 10 action tonight.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 12, 2010
Pirates coach resigns

Braden River High head football coach Ed Volz resigned from his position this afternoon. Volz, who led the Pirates to the Class 3A-Region 3 semifinals, will assume the head coaching position at Sarasota.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 12, 2010
Christian Baseball League tryouts scheduled

The Sarasota Christian Baseball League will hold spring baseball tryouts from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Jan. 23 and 30.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2010
Vehicle collides with ambulance

Three men, including two EMS workers, were injured in the accident at the intersection of Lorraine Road and State Road 70 today.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2010
Teachers to receive classroom grants

More than 70 Manatee County school teachers will receive CaSh for Cla$$room Grants at ceremonies Jan. 13 and Jan. 20.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 12, 2010
Backflow devices need protection from freezing weather

The Manatee County Utilities Department is encouraging homeowners to protect their backflow devices from freezing temperatures.

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