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East County

Joy Mahler, CEO for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, accepts a check from Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Board Member Garrett Shinn, during a ceremony Oct. 19.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2012
Community Fund distributes $71,000 to 21 organizations

Since 2002, the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund has helped 77 charities.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2012
East County prepares for Wine Fest

Tickets now are on sale for the Suncoast Food & Wine Fest Nov. 10.

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Reese Ryan Phillips
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2012
East County Births

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements each month.

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  • October 24, 2012
Our View: Federal, state offices ...

When noted economist Arthur Laffer spoke in Sarasota last winter, he cut to the quick while summarizing the Nov. 6 election. Every election, Laffer said, is a referendum on the incumbent's performance.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2012
Budget audit under way

Interim Superintendent David Gayler said he believes lost processes may have contributed to the budget crisis.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2012
Builders break ground on Arbor Reserve

Taylor Morrison and Ryland Homes broke ground Oct. 22 on an East County community.

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Lennar will offer homes similar to its existing Sawgrass model. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2012
Lennar plans Ranch community

Homebuilder Lennar Homes is planning a 281-home community in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2012
Ranch CDDs to develop master beautification plan

The landscaping plan will help Lakewood Ranch plan for future landscaping needs.

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Lakewood Ranch resident and Basketball Hall of Famer Dick Vitale is excited about his new book, "Getting a W in the Game of Life."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2012
Vitale releases new book

Dick Vitale released 'Getting a W in the Game of Life' Oct. 15.

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 24, 2012
School board sets timeline for superintendent search

The board approved a March 29 start date for a permanent superintendent.

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  • October 24, 2012
Finalists named for Sandies Awards

The winners will be announced Nov. 16, at the Sandies Awards banquet.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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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.

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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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The Lakewood Ranch Peru Water Team — Michael and Judy Berlow, John Freeman and Ron Myers. Photos courtesy of Ron Myers
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2012
Ranch Rotary project shapes lives in Peru

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch installs wells in Peru villages.

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Forward Chase Koski (86) and defenseman Jackson Ellis (4) celebrate a goal Feb. 6 for Lakewood Ranch boys hockey in the Lightning High School Hockey League's title game. The Mustangs have become the premier high school-level team for skaters in the region.
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Brian Taylor, who works as executive vice president for Perform[cb], has been working from CoworkLWR since 2021 in order to have a separation between work and home life. He enjoys the opportunities to network with fellow remote workers at the new location.
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Bradenton's Stillpoint Mission has outgrown its current building and hopes to bring in enough funds to purchase a new building to better serve clients.
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This Country Club Village home at 7216 Pasadena Glen sold for $3 million. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 5,038 square feet of living area.
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With scissors in one hand and a whip in the other, Commissioner Carol Felts cuts the ribbon on a historical marker for The Florida Cracker Trail Feb. 13 at Manatee Village Historical Park.
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