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The Braden River Havoc 8U team is playing its inaugural season this winter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 12, 2013
Havoc win opening tournament

The Braden River Havoc 8U team won its first tournament Nov. 2 and 3, at Buffalo Creek Little League.

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Six-year-old Abby Pollard supports her uncle who serves in the U.S. Marine Corps.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Let Freedom Ring Ceremony

Freedom Elementary faculty and students saluted veterans and celebrated the school's 10th year, Nov. 12, during their Let Freedom Ring ceremony.

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CONA President Lourdes Ramirez said existing urban infrastructure should be used to support Sarasota County's projected population growth.
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 12, 2013
2050 plan takes center stage at CONA meeting

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA) held a Monday-night panel discussion, debating the impact of proposed changes to the Sarasota 2050 plan on area urban services.

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The move to the Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota is part of an aggressive expansion strategy by Smoothie King.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • November 12, 2013
Smoothie King coming to Mall at UTC

On its website, Smoothie King lists the Mall at University Town Center, which is set to open in October, as a store location.

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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 12, 2013
Bus tour showcases Farm City Week

The Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Office and the Farm City Week Committee offer a bus tour of area featured farms in honor of Farm City Week.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 11, 2013
Lakewood upsets Port Charlotte

The Lakewood Ranch High football team closed out its season with a 14-13 victory over Port Charlotte Nov. 8.

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Manatee County Government offices are closed today, but all Manatee County Area Transit routes will run normally.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • November 11, 2013
Manatee government offices closed today

Manatee County Government offices are closed today for Veterans Day.

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Lakewood Ranch freshman Kahlee York reacts following the Mustangs 3-0 loss to Naples Gulf Coast in the Class 7A-Region 3 finals Nov. 9.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Volleyball vs. Naples Gulf Coast

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team saw its season come to an unexpected close with a 3-0 loss to Naples Gulf Coast in the Class 7A-Region 3 finals Nov. 9.

  • East County
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East Tennessee State’s Lyn Yee Choo defeated Notre Dame’s Britney Sanders, who is ranked 35th in the nation.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Dick Vitale LWR Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic

Eighteen men's and women's tennis teams from across the nation competed in singles and doubles at the 2013 Dick Vitale LWR Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic Nov. 8 through Nov. 10, at the Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mike Forson, who currently serves in the Army National Guard, with his wife, Angela, and Robyn and Howie Drourr of Michael Saunders & Company, an event sponsor
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Waterlefe Veteran's Day Charity Golf Invite & Dinner Gala

The Waterlefe Golf & River Club held its first annual Veteran's Day Charity Golf Invitational & Dinner Gala Nov. 9. Proceeds from the event, put on by the Waterlefe Women's Golf Association, benefited the Manasota Operation Troop Support.

  • East County
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Octavio and Jessica Ortiz with Lisa and John Shepard
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Food & Wine Fest

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch welcomed hundreds of wine lovers to the Sarasota Polo Club Nov. 9, for the Suncoast Food and Wine Festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brian Hersh came out with his family: Lillian, Lauren and Gideon.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Thunder Fun Day

Families at The Out-of-Door Academy enjoyed a morning of school spirit and fun, as ODA hosted its annual Thunder Fun Day event Nov. 9.

  • East County
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Linda Bengston, Anita Didio and Raye Winthrop
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fashion Show

Women at the Tara Golf and Country Club enjoyed lunch during the "Fall into Fashion" fashion show and luncheon Nov. 8.

  • East County
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Booker running back Marlon Mack scored on runs of 6, 82, 24 and 85 yards to lead the Tornadoes to a 26-14 victory over Cardinal Mooney Nov. 8.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High Football vs. Cardinal Mooney

Booker High running back Marlon Mack scored four touchdowns to lead the host Tornadoes to a 26-14 victory over Cardinal Mooney Nov. 8.

  • Sarasota
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Mollie Lafferman, Barbara Faulkner and Lee Gerber enjoy each other's company.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm Aire Fashion Show

The Palm Aire Country Club, Sarasota, housed its annual fashion show Nov. 8. Women of all ages came together to dine and check out the newest trends.

  • East County
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