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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.

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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.

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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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  • September 9, 2009
Cops' Corner 09.10.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 9, 2009
Swim teams dive into season

Lakewood Ranch opened its season victorious Sept. 2. The Out-of-Door Academy and Braden River are scheduled to begin this week.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 9, 2009
Athlete of the Week: AJ Strong

The Observer spotlights ODA running back AJ Strong.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 9, 2009
CDDs approve FY2010 budgets

Each of the four Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts approved its proposed FY2010 budgets Sept. 9 during a continuation of the Aug. 20 board meeting.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 9, 2009
THREE-PEAT

The Braden River High football team opened its season with a 43-14 victory over Lakewood Ranch. The Pirates remain a perfect 3-0 in the rivalry series.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2009
East Manatee Junior Midget squad falls to New Tampa

The East Manatee Bulldogs' Junior Midget team fell to the New Tampa Sharks 16-6 Sept. 5.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2009
Manatee leaders urge parental involvement

Following the shooting death of Bayshore High cheerleader Jazmine Thompson, state and local leaders are pleading with parents to stay involved in their children's lives.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2009
Saunders agent to run for Manatee commission

Robin DiSabatino this morning announced her candidacy for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners District 4 seat.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 5, 2009
Sarasota Millionaires tryouts set for next week

The Sarasota Millionaires will be holding tryouts from 9-11:30 a.m. and 4-6:30 p.m., Sept. 12 and 19 at Booker High School, 3201 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2009
Thunder win season opener

The Out-of-Door Academy defeated The First Academy 37-7 tonight.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2009
Car burglars hit University Park, University Place

Suspect(s) stole GPS units and other items from five vehicles sometime between Sept. 3-4.

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