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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 19, 2009
East County surgeon awarded added certification

Dr. Christopher Sforzo recently received his Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 18, 2009
Lady Pirates blank Bruins

The Braden River High girls soccer team defeated Bayshore 2-0 in district action Nov. 17.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 18, 2009
Buchanan's bill to help small businesses

Congressman Vern Buchanan's proposed H.R. 1839 amends the Small Business Act to modernize the Small Business Administration's counseling program.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 18, 2009
Concession hires new team member

The Concession Golf Club rehired former membership director Jimmy Wright to serve as tournament director.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 18, 2009
SMR wins philanthropy award

The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals awarded Schroeder-Manatee Ranch as corporate philanthropist of the year Nov. 17.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 18, 2009
McNeal mom spruces up school walls

Muralist Mercedes Movilla is working on a mural inside the front entrance of the school.

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  • November 18, 2009
Wobbly Feet plans first fundraiser

Funds raised will benefit locally funded research for A-T, a rare genetic disease that attacks children. East County 3-year-old Connor Dzembo was diagnosed with the disease in September.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 18, 2009
MacAllisters to throw Scottish party

Country music star David Nail will perform at this year's Ranch Main Street event, which benefits the Payton Wright Foundation.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 18, 2009
New faces to fill Ranch HOA boards

Of six seats open, only five will be filled through the election process.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 18, 2009
The Dish on Pumpkin Pie

In The East County Observer's quest for the perfect pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving, we asked five of our community's top chefs to share their culinary tips.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 18, 2009
PLAYOFF PREPARATION

Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and The Out-of-Door Academy will all begin their playoff runs Nov. 20.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 18, 2009
Prep basketball teams set to tip off

The Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls basketball teams will all open their 2009 seasons in the next two weeks.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 18, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Devin McDermott

The Observer spotlights Lakewood cross country standout Devin McDermott.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2009
Letters to the Editor 11.19.09

Readers sound off on health care reform and Braden River Elementary's recent candy drive.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 18, 2009
Ranch alliance revved up for first Car-BQ

Money raised from the boxed lunch fundraiser will benefit the East County business group.

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