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Enjoy this week's Cops Corner
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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Marvin Levin, of MSL Consulting Services, built the structure for Town Hall's new website.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 2, 2012
FULL STORY: Ranch Town Hall launches website

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall has launched a new website, www.lakewoodranchgov.org, for CDDs 1, 2, 4 and 5, the Inter-District Authority and the HOAs it oversees.

  • East County
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Maureen Hager; Michelles Atkinson, coordinator for Florida Friendly program; and Emily Vosnos. Photo by Polly Curran.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2012
Ovations

Congratulations are in order. Do you know someone who has cause for celebration? The East County Observer wants to celebrate with you! Submit your Ovations news to Michael Eng, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
State Rep. Greg Steube represents Florida District 67.
  • By Greg Steube
  • May 2, 2012
My View: Sales tax should apply online, too

The state of Florida does not actively attempt to enforce the collection of sales/use taxes on purchases made on the Internet or from other remote out-of-state vendors.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch High senior Quillan Toler lays down a bunt during the sixth inning of the Lady Mustangs 7-0 victory over Tampa Jefferson in the Class 6A-District 12 quarterfinals April 24.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 2, 2012
Lady Mustangs keep title hopes alive

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team advanced to the Class 3A-Region 3 finals with a 5-4 victory over Seminole Osceola in a regional semifinal April 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
In his free time, Art Sugerman loves to cook.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 2, 2012
Neighbors: Art Sugerman

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's Information Technology Specialist knows the difference between 'geek' and 'nerd.' And he's definitely a 'geek.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This Country Club of Lakewood Ranch home, which has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,890 square feet of living area, sold for $785,000. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 2, 2012
Country Club home tops week's sales at $785,000

A home in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Walter and Lisa Stone, Sarasota, sold their home at 13615 Blythefield Terrace to Andrew and Carie Schoenfeld, Bradenton, for $785,000.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch resident Patricia Reed took this sunset photo on Lido Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lakewood Ranch resident Patricia Reed took this sunset photo on Lido Beach.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch High softball team earned its first trip to the state semifinals with a 10-0 victory over River Ridge in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals May 1.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 1, 2012
Lady Mustangs win regional championship

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team shut out River Ridge 10-0 to win the Class 6A-Region 3 championship May 1.

  • East County
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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 1, 2012
May 1: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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www.lakewoodranchgov.org went live April 30. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 1, 2012
New Lakewood Ranch CDD website launches

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall has launched a new governance website for Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 1, 2, 4 and 5 and the Inter-District Authority Board. Residents in those districts no longer will be served by Digital Village.

  • East County
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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 30, 2012
April 30: Daily Headlines Video

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 30, 2012
Trunk sale to benefit FELTS

A trunk sale Tuesday will benefit Feeding Empty Little Tummies.

  • East County
  • News
River Club resident Michael Meiser, right, served up his best barbecue with the help of his parents, Mike and Theresa.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: High on the Hog BBQ Contest

Barbecue enthusiasts turned out in full force April 29 to the High on the Hog Barbecue Contest, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Five-year-old Joanna Graczyk got an airplane ride from her dad, Frank, before the show.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Moonlight Movie

Lakewood Ranch families on April 27 spread blankets and chairs out at Greenbrook Adventure Park, as Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. hosted its Moonlight Movie event.

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