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  • May 2, 2012
News Briefs

Autism fundraiser slated for Main Street; Alliance makes memories on golf course; New Mah Jongg group forms in Ranch

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The entrance foyer will host a variety of support groups and also will be a place in which families can visit their loved ones.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 2, 2012
Windsor completes Reflections facility

Less than a year after construction began on Windsor Reflections, the Lakewood Ranch-based dementia and memory-care facility will welcome its first residents.

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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.

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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.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

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

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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.

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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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  • 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.

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