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Donovan Ingley helped lead Gainesville Soccer Alliance to a 5-0 victory over the North Fort Myers Knights in the first game of the tournament.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Nike Cup Labor Day Showcase

Thousands of youth soccer players put their skills to the test during the Nike Cup Labor Day Showcase Sept. 3-5 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. More than 300 boys and girls teams, ranging in age from U9-U18, from across the state participated in the annual event, which was hosted by the Clearwater Chargers and the Fusion Futbol Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Peter Easton and Jami Heredia pose before taking over the grill for their shift Saturday, Sept. 3 at the 65th Labor Day Regatta at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 65th Labor Day Regatta BBQ

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron held a BBQ for the competitors and the spectators on Saturday with many members helping to cook, clean and sell at the BBQ.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Demardre Patterson returned the opening kickoff of the second half for a touchdown, giving ODA a 28-14 lead.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 3, 2011
Out-of-Door wins season opener

The Out-of-Door Academy overcame a muffed punt and sloppy weather conditions, defeating St. Petersburg Catholic 35-21 in its season opener Sept. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Senior running back McKenzie Hathaway rushed for two touchdowns.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 2, 2011
Mustangs gallop past Pirates

Behind the strength of its offensive line and the legs of McKenzie Hathaway and Andre Christiano, Lakewood Ranch defeated Braden River 28-18, marking the Mustangs second-consecutive win in the rivalry series.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sara Vaught kept the Mustang fans on their feet throughout the game.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch fans

Lakewood Ranch's faithful fans took the green and silver on the road as the Mustangs faced East County rival Braden River Sept. 2 at Pirate Stadium. The Mustangs emerged victorious, defeating the Pirates 28-18.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarah Kinsey got a boost from a classmate so she could cheer on the Pirates from above.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River fans

Braden River fans donned their school colors to cheer on the Pirates as they faced East County rival Lakewood Ranch Sept. 2 at Braden River. The Pirates lost to the Mustangs 28-18.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A third-quarter downpour couldn't stop the Thunder's potent rushing attack.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA vs. St Petersburg Catholic

A late-game downpour couldn't drown out the Thunder's pursuit for greatness on the gridiron as ODA opened its season Sept. 2 against St. Petersburg Catholic. The Thunder handled the Barons 35-21.

  • East County
  • Sports
Elise Lipoff and Frank Maggio tended the bar at Shamrock Pub during last year's Guest Bartender Summer Showdown.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 2, 2011
Celebrity bartenders serve drinks for good cause

Tonight's Guest Bartender Summer Showdown at Shamrock Pub will benefit Goodwill Industries Manasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Beach Access 12 closed Aug. 1 to enable Sarasota County workers to improve drainage and realign the parking spaces.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 2, 2011
Beach Access 12 re-opens on Siesta Key

Beach Access 12 on the south end of Siesta Key re-opened Friday afternoon in time for Labor Day.

  • Siesta Key
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Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 2, 2011
Town Hall to close for Labor Day

Town Hall will re-open Tuesday, Sept. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City Hall and its various departments will be closed Monday, Sept. 5 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 2, 2011
City of Sarasota administration offices closed for Labor Day

The city of Sarasota administration offices will be closed Monday for the holiday. Trash and recycling schedules for the city are not affected.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2011
Authorities identify man in structure fire

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has identified the body found in a structure fire Aug. 29 as that of 20-year-old Lane Austin Jordan.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight announced Friday he was arresting three youth football coaches and a player for their actions at an Aug. 27 game.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 2, 2011
Sheriff makes arrests in youth football brawl

Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight made four arrests stemming from the youth football brawl Saturday, at Riverview High School.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2011
County offices close for Labor Day

Although Manatee County government offices will be closed Sept. 5, the county's parks and public beaches will remain open.

  • East County
  • News
Goodbye Eddie performed at Music on Main in January.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2011
Monthly concert hits Ranch Main Street

Lakewood Ranch Main Street's monthly Music on Main concert series will run from 6-9 p.m. tonight.

  • East County
  • News
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