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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 30, 2009
Pirate Power

Tevin Bryant captured Braden River High's first state crown April 25, winning the Class 1A state title in the 219-pound weight class with a combined lift of 680 pounds.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam McTeer
  • April 30, 2009
Lake Uihlien to receive upgrades

Grants and sponsorships will fund a project to improve water quality at the lake. The project is a pilot for other stormwater ponds in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2009
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  • April 30, 2009
Ranch hospital honors volunteer

Congratulations to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center volunteer Paul Kincade, who was named the hospital's Volunteer of the Year last week.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2009
Cut-a-thon raises $4,000

Statements Salon in Lakewood Ranch and the East County community raised nearly $4,000 during the Third Annual C.A.R.E. Cut-a-Thon for Autism April 26.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 30, 2009
Lady Mustangs falter against Venice

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team saw its quest for a district title come to an end April 22.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 30, 2009
Braden River claims district championship

The Lady Pirates followed up their undefeated district season with their second consecutive district title after defeating Sebring 6-1 April 24.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 30, 2009
Payton's parents plan golf outing

Lakewood Ranch residents Patrick and Holly Wright will host a golf outing May 22 at the Legacy Golf Club in memory of their daughter.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 30, 2009
Restaurateurs launch new eatery

Former Bamboo owners Michael and Lesley Harb opened Fast n Fresh in the same space.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 30, 2009
Pirates welcome new head coaches

Former all-star cheerleader and BRHS teacher Dana Licata took over as the varsity cheerleading coach. Nolan Middle's Ashley Choate will coach the junior varsity squad.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 30, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Josh Russell

The Observer highlights Lakewood Ranch High School pitcher Josh Russell.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 30, 2009
A Hero's Welcome

Lakewood Ranch resident Ken Quinn was working aboard the Maersk Alabama when Somali pirates seized the U.S. cargo ship April 8.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 29, 2009
Dream softball season ends for Lady Pirates

The Lady Pirates' season came to an end with a 13-3 loss to Bartow in the opening round of the regional tournament April 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Gerald Pankow
  • April 23, 2009
My View: Churches not immune from downturn

With donations falling, church leaders must examine every category of expenses and ministries.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2009
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