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All registered voters in Lakewood Ranch will receive a ballot in their mail.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 29, 2011
Ranch CPA firm to conduct straw poll

Kerkering, Barberio & Co. will conduct the poll that will determine whether the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch will proceed to the Florida Legislature.

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Athletic Edge Sports will work with athletes of all skill levels.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 29, 2011
SMR announces new Main Street tenant

Athletic Edge Sports is joining the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch with a new performance training facility on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

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Kristen Pace, Keli Crowley and Maggie Clark
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Junior League of Sarasota

The Junior League of Sarasota hosted a summer meet and greet for prospective members July 28 at the Polo Grill and Bar. Attendees enjoyed snacks and games while learning about the organization.

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  • July 29, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: East County

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 28, 2011
Community Golf Scores 07.12.11 to 07.21.11

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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George Hand was photographed at two different East County banks following the July 26 incident.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 28, 2011
Detectives arrest Ranch home invasion suspect

Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives say George Hand, 26, is responsible for the July 26 home invasion in Lakewood Ranch. Police also say he also is a suspect in the July 17 home invasion.

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An awards event was held July 22.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 28, 2011
Manatee sheriff's office earns accolades for campaign

The Florida Department of Transportation recently awarded the Manatee County Sheriff's Office for its performance in the Click It or Ticket Challenge.

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  • July 28, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: East County

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

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  • July 27, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: East County

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

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The plaza originally was envisioned to have retail shops below with professional space above, but the concept never really came to fruition.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 27, 2011
The New Deals

With banks finally foreclosing on units in San Marco Plaza, business owners have begun snatching up spaces at reduced prices and increasing traffic to the plaza.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 27, 2011
Ranch IDA adopts budget

Ranch CDDs 1, 2, 4 and 5 will adopt budgets next month.

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As associate pastor of worship arts, the Rev. Alan Keith Martin was one of the most visible leaders at Woodland — The Community Church.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • July 27, 2011
'Until I See You Again'

The Rev. Alan Keith Martin, 53, served as associate pastor of worship arts at Woodland -- The Community Church, for more than six years. He died July 15 of cancer.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 27, 2011
Stoneybrook Golf Club, CDD spar

The golf club is facing a more than 500% increase in Community Development District assessments and is seeking reductions.

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  • July 27, 2011
Temple Emanu-El honors East resident

Temple Emanu-El recently named East County resident Dorothy Kirsner as one of three recipient's of the temple's 2010-2011 Volunteer of the Year award.

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Mote Ranch resident Cathy Waller submitted this photo of an amazing arachnid that took up residence outside her home. She snapped the photo during the Super Moon March 19.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 27, 2011
Spider weaves web in Mote Ranch

Mote Ranch resident Cathy Waller submitted this photo of an amazing arachnid that took up residence outside her home. She snapped the photo during the Super Moon March 19.

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