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The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team will travel to Winter Haven for the Class 6A-Region 3 finals Nov. 10.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2012
Lady Mustangs sweep way into regional final

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Tampa Sickles 25-16, 25-11, 25-17 in a Class 6A-Region 3 semifinal Nov. 6.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 6, 2012
Taylor Morrison announces golf course addition to Esplanade

Officials from Taylor Morrison say the company bought nearly 400 acres of land adjacent to Esplanade to add an golf course to the community.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch junior tight end Wyatt McLeod catches a pass in the second half.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 31, 2012
Big plays spoil Lakewood Ranch homecoming

The Lakewood Ranch High football team fell to 3-1 in Class 6A-District 7 with a 38-0 loss to Largo in its homecoming game Oct. 26.

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The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates a point in its Class 6A-District 12 championship game versus Seminole Osceola Oct. 25. The Lady Mustangs won their second-consecutive district title.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 31, 2012
Back-to-Back champs: Lakewood Ranch Volleyball

LWR volleyball team captured its second-consecutive district title, while ODA and Braden River recorded losses in district play.

  • East County
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Before he warned students about the danger of drugs, Keith Kunzig, an NFL Hall of Fame member and crazed Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan, greeted kids individually.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 31, 2012
Hall of Fame Buccaneers fan warns children about drugs

Hall of Fame fan Keith Kunzig shared his anti-drug message with Tara Elementary students Oct. 25.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 31, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Jean Richardson

Palm-Aire resident Jean Richardson used her driver to record an ace Oct. 25, on the 133-yard No. 9 of the Champions Course. The ace was Richardson's sixth career hole-in-one and her first since she began playing at Palm-Aire 10 years ago.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 31, 2012
Lakewood Ranch set for Clay Court Classic

Some of the top men's and women's college tennis teams will hit the court in the 2012 Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic Nov. 9 through Nov. 11, at the Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center.

  • East County
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Cheerleaders rouse the crowd at the homecoming game.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Lakewood Ranch High School Homecoming Game

Lakewood Ranch High School lost to Largo High School 38 - 0 on Friday Oct. 26 during their homecoming game. Despite the loss students were in good spirit. The homecoming court tossed candy to eager students after their coronation at half time.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch will play host to Strawberry Crest Oct. 31 in the Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinals after defeating Seminole Osceola 3-1 in the Class 6A-District 12 championship.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 26, 2012
Lady Mustangs defend district title

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defended its Class 6A-District 12 title with a 3-1 victory over Seminole Osceola Oct. 25.

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Visit YourObserver.com Saturday for an update on Friday night's games.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 26, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Oct. 26

Tonight's games include Lakewood Ranch vs. Largo, Riverview at Sarasota, ODA vs. First Baptist Academy and Booker vs. Trinity Catholic.

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Melissa Johnson, No. 2, hits the ball over the net at Haley Preininger, No. 2, and Emily Greenwood, No. 7.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. St. Stephen's

The Out-of-Door Academy played St. Stephen's Thursday, Oct. 25, in the finals out at Bradenton Christian. St. Stephen's won the Class 3A-District 10 championship in three sets beating ODA 25-20, 25-13, 25-17.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 24, 2012
Lady Pirates season comes to an end in semifinals

The Braden River High volleyball team saw its season come to an end with a 13-25, 14-25 16-25, loss to Manatee in a Class 7A-District 11 semifinal Oct. 23.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 24, 2012
Lady Thunder earn regional tournament berth

The No. 3 seed Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated No. 2 seed Cardinal Mooney 15-25, 25-23, 25-19, 25-16 in a Class 3A-District 10 semifinal Oct. 23.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 24, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Wanley Desir

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore defensive back Wanley Desir had two of the Mustangs' four interceptions in their 20-3 Class 6A-Distrct 12 victory over Dixie Hollins Oct. 19.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2012
Community Golf

Hamilton Ruth used his 5-iron to record an ace Sept. 16, on the 120-yard No. 2 of Cypress Links.

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