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  • September 11, 2009
Mustangs stun Seminoles in home-opener

Despite a flu bug that made its way through the locker room last week, Lakewood Ranch upset rivals Southeast 20-16 Sept. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 10, 2009
Sarasota Ladies Soccer kicks off season Sunday

Sarasota Ladies Soccer is set to begin its 2009 fall season Sept. 13 at Adventure Park in Greenbrook.

  • East County
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  • Loren Mayo
  • September 10, 2009
Vern Buchanan to conduct Town Hall meeting

Congressman Vern Buchanan will host the Sarasota Town Hall informational meeting Friday, Sept. 11, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 9, 2009
Lady Pirates sail past Lady Spartans

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated St. Pete Lakewood High in four games Sept. 9 in its district opener.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 9, 2009
Good Earth opening delayed

The Lakewood Ranch Main Street's new anchor was scheduled to open last week. Officials say the new opening date is Sept. 21.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 9, 2009
Manatee announces gun buyback event

Manatee County Commission Chair Dr. Gwen Brown and Manatee School Board member Barbara Harvey will host a community discussion on from 12:30-3:30 p.m., Sept. 19 at Johnson Middle School, 2121 26th Ave. E. Following that meeting, Sheriff Brad Steube will hold a gun buyback event from 4-7 p.m., at Manatee County Sheriff's Office, 600 301 Blvd. W., Bradenton.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 9, 2009
Lady Mustangs swing past Lady Pirates

The Lakewood Ranch High girls golf team defeated Braden River High 179-204 Sept. 8.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 9, 2009
HEALTH MATTERS

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center celebrates its fifth anniversary Sept. 12. Read our exclusive coverage in Health Matters here.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 9, 2009
TOPSoccer kicks off season

Registration for Braden River Soccer Club's fourth season of TOPSoccer will be from 10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 12, at Lakewood Ranch Park behind Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 9, 2009
Got talent? Show it off!

The Center For Musical Theatre at Julie Rohr Academy, a newly formed non-profit corporation, will host "Sarasota's Got Talent!" at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 25, at the Sarasota Military Academy, 801 N. Orange Ave.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 9, 2009
Sharing Derek Spring's Story

One year ago, Lakewood Ranch mother Janice Spring lost her son because of a prescription drug overdose. Now, she hopes his story will save other teens.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 9, 2009
Honor Guard seeks funds for uniforms

The Manatee County Honor Guard will help during several Sept. 11 events Friday.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 9, 2009
Rotarians to defend spelling bee title

The East Manatee Rotary Club won last year's Literacy Council of Manatee spelling bee.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 9, 2009
Moms launch new networking group

MOMSnext caters to mothers of children with elementary-age children.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 9, 2009
Obama addresses East County classrooms

The president encouraged students to take responsibility for their education during his speech Sept. 8.

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