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Braden River defensive back JoJo Louis and the rest of the Pirates defense held Plant City scoreless for the final three quarters. (courtesy Justin Kline)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 30, 2015
Pirates earn berth in state Final Four

The Braden River football team beat Plant City 17-7 in the Class 7A-Region 3 finals Nov. 28.

  • East County
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Automated irrigators are supposed to have a functioning sensor that shuts off the system if there is sufficient moisture after a rain, such as these irrigators at Town Hall.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 29, 2015
Caution: wasting water could lead to Manatee County fines

The Lakewood Ranch HOA is trying to educate homeowners about automatic irrigation waste.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 27, 2015
Tara Preserve CDD seeks new board member

A board member retired last month, leaving a vacancy.

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John Higgins, of Bradenton, followed this woodpecker around a tree to catch a good photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 26, 2015
East County weather page photo: Nov. 26

John Higgins, of Bradenton, followed this woodpecker around a tree to catch a good photo.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 25, 2015
Lakewood Ranch kids talk about Thanksgiving

Students at Kiddie Academy list their favorite feast foods.

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Norah Organek, enjoys a big bite of turkey.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 25, 2015
Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch students feast on holiday favorites

Students enjoyed turkey, mashed potatoes and other Thanksgiving food during their feast Nov. 25.

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Shane, Pinki and Matt Holt are hoping to expand their business, Full Belly Stuffed Burgers.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 25, 2015
Full Belly looks to expand

Successful Lakewood Ranch burger business will offer franchises.

  • East County
  • News
Lynda Nixon ties coastal design into her Christmas decorations at her shop on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 25, 2015
Holiday hassle: Lakewood Ranch designer decorates homes for Christmas

Too stressed to decorate? No problem.

  • East County
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J.R. Leach of Palm Aire removes a pair of carnival glass bowls from his display case at home. He is the vice-president of the Tampa Bay Carnival Glass Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 24, 2015
Heater: Collecting turns into his personal carnival

When I met Palm Aire's J.R. Leach, I thought he was going to be another in a long line of treasure hunters. He is the vice president of the Tampa Bay Carnival Glass Club so I couldn't wait to ask him about his biggest score.

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Braden River senior Ryan Walker won the Class 3A state title in the 100-yard breaststroke Nov. 14.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 24, 2015
The perfect time to improve

Pirates' first state swim champ looks toward higher goals.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's Caitlyn Klein and Braden River's Joanne Gigliotti battle for possession.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 24, 2015
East County Sports Spotlight: 11.26.15

That's the ticket ...

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The Lakewood Ranch High cheerleading squad won its first competition of the season Nov. 14.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 24, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 11.26.15

East County High 5 Moments: 11.26.15

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Waterlefe resident Bill Quigley has been a golf course member for one year.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 24, 2015
Waterlefe seeks green players

A new membership category could get course on par.

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Jackson was a foster failure for Heike Caspary, who adopted him. He's a 6 year old Harlequin Great Dane.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 24, 2015
Great dogs, big problems

Local Great Dane rescue educates adopters about the breed.

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ODA sophomore Chase Maasdorp drives to the basket during the Thunder's season opener versus Sarasota Military Academy Nov. 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 24, 2015
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

YMCA swimmers no longer riding the Wave

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