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Braden River sophomore Danny Lane clears the midfield in search of an open teammate.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 1, 2012
Braden River battles, falls just short of district title

The Braden River High soccer team fell short of its first district title with a 1-0 loss to Manatee Jan. 27, in the Class 4A-District 11 championship.

  • East County
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Jeremy Schiller said he is impressed with the work ethic he’s seen at Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 1, 2012
Schiller assumes Ranch reins

After spending four years coaching at Eckerd College, Jeremy Schiller was named Lakewood Ranch High's new boys basketball coach at the beginning of the school year.

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Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 1, 2012
COMMENT: East coaches share Super Bowl picks

We've heard it time and time again.

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Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2012
Hillcroft/Regent defeats Ten Oaks/Rude Boy in Maduro final

Hillcroft/Regent defeated Ten Oaks/Rude Boy 13-7 in the Maduro Cigar & Bar Final Jan. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
The East County Observer and Bogey’s Restaurant and Sports Pub have teamed up to showcase the East County’s top athletes. Each recipient’s article will be featured on the restaurant’s wall.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 1, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Laura Otaiza

Braden River senior Laura Otaiza finished second in the 183-pound weight class of the District 8 State Qualifying Weightlifting Meet Jan. 25, at Port Charlotte High.

  • East County
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Pine View School junior Gen Pagan is a captain for her high school girls lacrosse team.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 1, 2012
Manasota Lacrosse Club forges friendships

The Manasota Lacrosse Club started a high school girls lacrosse team last year and now is looking for additional girls to fill the team.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 31, 2012
Pirates sail past Mustangs

The Braden River High boys basketball team cruised to a 64-37 victory over rival Lakewood Ranch Jan. 30.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2012
Cobb returns to action as Mustangs fall on Senior Night

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team's fourth quarter rally fell short as the host Mustangs fell to Southeast 48-45.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2012
SCORES: Pirates clinch No. 1 seed

The Braden River High boys basketball team clinched the No. 1 seed in the Class 7A-District 11 tournament with a 58-19 victory over Manatee Jan. 27.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2012
SCORES: Lady Pirates sink Lemon Bay

The Braden River High girls basketball team defeated Lemon Bay 39-32 Jan. 27.

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Polo players raced to score.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SMR Cup

East County residents gathered Jan. 29, at the Sarasota Polo Club, to watch the SMR Cup Finals, presented by Maduro Cigar & Bar. Also this weekend, local cowboys and polo players competed in fishing, cattle roping and more as part of SMR Cup festivities.

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Braden River sophomore Danny Lane clears the midfield in search of an open teammate.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Class 4A-District 11 championship

The Braden River High boys soccer team fell short of its quest for its first district title with a 1-0 loss to Manatee in the Class 4A-District 11 championship Jan. 27. As the District 11 runner-up, the Pirates will travel to Naples Gulf Coast for a Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinal Jan. 31. Game time is set for 7 p.m.

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The public is invited to see the roping and penning portion of the competition from 2-5 p.m. Jan. 28, at the rodeo arena at the Sarasota Polo Club. Admission is free.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2012
Polo pros, cowboys saddle up for SMR Cup

Polo players will take on Schroeder-Manatee Ranch cowboys this weekend in a three-day competition.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 26, 2012
Lakewood golfers receive proclamation

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team, which captured the Class 2A state championship Nov. 1-2, received a proclamation from the Manatee County Commission Jan. 24.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 26, 2012
Local teaching pros to square off in tennis series

Ty Braswell and Nate Griffin will face Travis Eckert and Gerardo Azcurra in the fourth event of the Gettel Nissan Tennis Series Feb. 11 at the Palm-Aire Country Club.

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