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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 2, 2009
Lakewood Ranch home sells for $1.35 million

A home in Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club tops the East County transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 2, 2009
Runners lace up for new year

Braden River and Lakewood Ranch will open their 2009 seasons with the Canes Classic Sept. 7, while ODA will compete in the New Balance Jamboree Sept. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 2, 2009
Prep teams tee off for 2009 season

The Braden River boys and girls golf teams began their seasons Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Lakewood Ranch will begin its season Sept. 8, and ODA will begin its season Sept. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 2, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Regina Aluise

The Observer spotlights Braden River High's Regina Aluise.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 2, 2009
Parents question district's decision

Superintendent Tim McGonegal removed four students from Lakewood Ranch after they threw acid bombs at several homes.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 2, 2009
Pirate Pounding

After a 29-13 victory over Cardinal Mooney in the annual Preseason Kickoff Classic Aug. 28, Braden River High will open its 2009 regular season at home Friday night against rival Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 2, 2009
Sailors rally in second half to defeat Mustangs

The Lakewood Ranch High football team fell to Sarasota High 34-23 in its annual Preseason Kickoff Classic.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 2, 2009
Thunder roll in Kickoff Classic

The Out-of-Door Academy football defeated Clearwater Calvary Christian 35-21.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 2, 2009
'New era' dawns at ODA

The private school opened its new 25,000-square-foot Art Center Aug. 26. The facility is 800 times the size of ODA's existing space for arts classes.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 2, 2009
Engel & Volkers absorbs Wedebrock sales division

Longboat Key-based Wedebrock's 25 sales agents will become part of Engel & Völkers, a Germany-based firm.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 1, 2009
First Tee announces fall programs

The First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee is now enrolling for its fall after school, Saturday morning and home-school student programs.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 1, 2009
Public Tennis Center construction continues

The new Longboat Key Public Tennis Center building has been under construction while tennis players used the courts this summer, but the rest of the project is on hold for now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 1, 2009
Bijou Cafe owner seeks streetscape upgrade

Saying he feels the city has ignored his requests for improvements, the owner of Bijou Cafe said he will work with the Downtown Improvement District to upgrade his part of First Street.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 31, 2009
City Commission to vote on paid parking details

Their vague vote to approve meters Aug. 17 caused so much confusion in City Hall that city commissioners will be asked next week to vote again on the paid-parking program. One option they'll have is to delay the program until next year.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 31, 2009
The Columbia's 12th annual Community Harvest begins Sept. 1

During the month of September, The Columbia Restaurant will donate 5% of each check to one of 15 charities of the customer's choice.

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