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Vera Lombardi and daughter Kelly look through the books
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Imagine School Book Fair

Imagine School of Lakewood Ranch opened its doors to families for their Scholastic Book Fair. Art Teacher Besty Hall transformed the school's library into a carnival fair ground. Balloons, cotton candy and pinstriped ticket booths were used as decoration for the carnival themed book fair. The school was able to encourage children to buy more books by offering gift certificates after a certain amount spent.

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Booker running back Marlon Mack carried the ball 19 times for 251 yards and two touchdowns.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Football vs. Booker

A pair of missed extra points proved costly for Braden River, as the host Pirates fell to Booker 20-18 in non-district action Sept. 27.

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A black male robbed the 7-Eleven at the 4200 block of State Road 64 E., taking cash, cigarettes and cigars.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 30, 2013
Armed gunmen robs 7-Eleven Sunday morning

A man robbed a 7-Eleven early Sunday morning after holding three people at gunpoint inside the store.

  • East County
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Booker High running back Marlon Mack rushed for 251 yards and two touchdowns.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 28, 2013
Tornadoes defense stands tall

The Booker High football team forced two turnovers and blocked an extra point attempt to hold on and beat Braden River 20-18 in non-district action Sept. 27.

  • East County
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Hunter Montague listens closely to his friend, Dinorex’s, heartbeat
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LWR Health & Wellness Expo

Saturday afternoon Lakewood Ranch Medical Center turned into a family fairground of healthy fun. The hospital hosted the annual Health and Wellness Expo, which included fun for the whole family. Disney's Doc McStuffins was there for the kids while inside the lobby, free tests, treats and health tricks were available for parents.

  • East County
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The Cardinal Mooney football team is now 3-1 on the season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 28, 2013
Cardinal Mooney suffers lopsided loss

The Cardinal Mooney football team suffered its first loss of the season after being shutout 43-0 by Tampa Catholic Sept. 27.

  • East County
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 28, 2013
Quotes Observed: Sept. 22 - Sept. 29

Each weekend, we bring you a collection of quotes from the biggest (or quirkiest) Observer and national news stories of the week.

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The Sarasota Republican Club debated about the 2050 Comprehensive Development Plan Thursday, Sept. 26, at Marina Jack during a panel discussion.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 27, 2013
Sept. 27: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: UPDATE: Klauber to receive $3 million consultant settlement; Superintendent recommends firing five administrators; The Good News: Rebecca Lockwood of Forty Carrots Family Center

  • Siesta Key
  • News
When traffic begins to pick up on the Ringling Bridge that's a sure sign season is starting in Sarasota
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 27, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Signs that season has started in Sarasota

'Tis the season in Sarasota - well, almost.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 27, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Health and Wellness Expo

The eighth annual Embrace a Life Health and Wellness Expo takes place Saturday, Sept. 28, in the lobby of the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
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The list of administrators recommended to be fired included Bob Gagnon, an East County resident an assistant superintendent who formerly served as assistant principal at Lakewood Ranch High School.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 27, 2013
Superintendent recommends firing five administrators

Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills has recommended firing five school administrators based on findings from a misconduct investigation of a former Manatee High School assistant football coach.

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A 19.4 acre piece of land at Lake Manatee State Park won't be on a final list of surplus property for the state to sell.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 27, 2013
Lake Manatee State Park land won't be sold

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection removed a 19.4 acre parcel of land at Lake Manatee State Park from a preliminary list of property for the state to sell as surplus.

  • East County
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Megan Murphy with sisters Morgan and Mikaela Barton
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Gene Witt Elementary Sock Hop

On Friday night students of Gene Witt Elementary went all out 50's style for the annual sock hop. The night was full of costumes, crazy socks and prizes as both kids and grown ups competed in the hula-hoop challenge. There was also a creative sock contest that was judged by the students and teachers.

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The owners of East County staple Linger Lodge & Campground have put the "little piece of Old Florida" up for sale, citing a rebounding economy.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2013
Sept. 26: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Colony settlement signed Wednesday night; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: BeacHhouse; Unaffordable Uncertainty: Affordable Care Act; Linger Lodge & Campground up for sale

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Wayne Toole and Tom Walkup attended the Braden River Music Festival at Linger Lodge & Campground, which is now up for sale, in May.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 26, 2013
Linger Lodge & Campground up for sale

The owners of East County staple Linger Lodge & Campground have put the "little piece of Old Florida" up for sale, citing a rebounding economy.

  • East County
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