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  • November 13, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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RUSSIA. Bruce and Wilma Nourie and Linda and Jim Crouse read their East County Observer in the Red Square during a cruise through Russia. The Red Square, located in central Moscow, is the official residence of the president of Russia.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
It's Read Everywhere

RUSSIA. Bruce and Wilma Nourie and Linda and Jim Crouse read their East County Observer in the Red Square during a cruise through Russia. The Red Square, located in central Moscow, is the official residence of the president of Russia.

  • East County
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In his first season swimming with Braden River, sophomore Ryan Walker has won two district titles and a regional title.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2013
Regional champ

After winning his region, Braden River sophomore Ryan Walker hopes his training will payoff with a state title.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch’s Coleen Campbell and Nicole Grant go up for a block against Naples Gulf Coast.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2013
Lasting Legacy

The Lakewood Ranch volleyball team saw its season come to an end with a 3-0 loss to Naples Gulf Coast Nov. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High boys swim team scored 280 points to win the Class 3A-Region 3 championship Nov. 9.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2013
High 5

The top five moments in high school sports this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rhys Miller and Gregg Fishel
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 13, 2013
The Good News: Fairy Tail Endings

Rhys Miller founded Fairy Tail Endings - a nonprofit organization that has formed partnerships with local veterinarians and service providers to help struggling families provide care for and maintain ownership of their pets.

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Coach Dave Frantz was inducted into the Florida Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame earlier this year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2013
Going out in style

After 28 seasons at the helm, Lakewood Ranch High boys golf coach Dave Frantz retired from coaching Nov. 6. He left on top, with the team winning its third-consecutive state title.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lobster Pot is family owned and located in the heart of the Siesta Key village, featuring a friendly, intimate New England style dining experience with fresh local seafood and produce.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lobster Pot

This week we went in the kitchen at Lobster Pot with owners Glen, Tony and Mark Medeiros along with chef Eder Ocana as he prepares lobster Milano. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

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The Braden River Havoc 8U
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2013
Sidelines

Mustangs win third straight state crown; Braden River opens preseason with wins; ODA's season ends in regional semifinals; LWR PAL Raiders win Super Bowl

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Matt and Lisa Walsh
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Observer Group announces promotions

Reflecting the company's continued growth, the Observer Media Group Inc. announced several management changes this week.

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Contest winners Lou and Sandi Bury with their Observer in Costa Maya, Mexico
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 13, 2013
2103 It's Read Everywhere contest winner announced

East County residents Lou and Sandi Bury won the grand prize in the 2013 'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest.

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This Waterlefe home, which has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,727 square feet of living area, sold for $785,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 13, 2013
Home in Waterlefe sell for $785,000

Stanley and Ruth Brown, of Bradenton, sold their home at 11007 Big Bass Place to Sabrina Ross, of Bradenton, for $785,000.

  • East County
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Vincent Veneruso submitted this sunrise photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Weather: East County

Vincent Veneruso submitted this sunrise photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 12, 2013
Braden River opens preseason with wins

The Braden River High girls basketball team went 2-0 at the Preseason Classic Nov. 4 and 5 at Booker High.

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