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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2009
Grapplers ready to hit the mats

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High wrestling teams will square off Dec. 16.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 9, 2009
Ranch Country Club home tops sales

Paul and Brooke Coniglio of Newtown, Conn., sold their home at 7041 Beechmont Terrace to Julio Spinelli and Debora Valentinuzzi, Bradenton, for $700,000.

  • East County
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  • December 9, 2009
Cops Corner 12.10.09

The complainant stated he placed his ornaments on the front lawn. When he woke up the following day, the ornaments were missing. The complainant stated he didn't know who stole the property.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2009
Shoe box effort bolsters Meals on Wheels

Organizers of the Community Shoe Box Reception hope to collect more than 1,000 boxes of supplies for seniors.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2009
Shoe box effort bolsters Meals on Wheels

Organizers of the Community Shoe Box Reception hope to collect more than 1,000 boxes of supplies for seniors.

  • East County
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  • December 9, 2009
Business Observer 12.10.09

More than 100 Realtors, business partners and friends watched as the Manatee Association of REALTORS appointed its 2010 leadership Dec. 4 at River Strand at Heritage Harbour.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 9, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Casey Bobelis

The Observer spotlights Braden River basketball standout Casey Bobelis.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 9, 2009
Lady Pirates draw even with Lady Tigers

The Braden River High girls soccer team tied Palmetto 1-1 in Class 4A-District 10 action Dec. 8.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2009
Angel Tree grows at Ranch

Through the Student Government Association's promotion of the Angel Tree project, Lakewood students collected gifts for about 170 children.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2009
Dakin Dairy recreates Christmas

Dakin Dairy Farms will recreate Bethlehem on the day Jesus was born during its Miracle in the Maze event from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Dec. 12 and 19, at the farm, 30771 Betts Road, Myakka City.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2009
University Park hosts Ikebana celebration

Ikebana International – Sarasota held its annual holiday luncheon at the University Park Country Club Dec. 7.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2009
Planning Commission to hear cell tower ordinance

The Manatee County Planning Commission will make recommendations on several changes to the county's Land Development Code at its Dec. 10 meeting.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2009
ODA students impact younger generation

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy recently spent time with kindergarten children at Booker Elementary School.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2009
Woman dies in Ranch car accident

The fatal accident outside the Lakewood Ranch Post Office occurred just before 11 a.m. this morning.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2009
Buchanan submits academy nominations

Buchanan's nominations include three East County students: Joseph Robert James Frye, of Lakewood Ranch High School, and Jessica Riley Gore and Thomas James Kopec, both of Braden River High School.

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