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Lakewood Ranch resident Paul Goodwin spied this coyote visiting the preserve on Beechmont Terrace. "After taking a rest, he sniffed around and then walked into the preserve," Goodwin says.
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  • July 20, 2011
Creature Feature

Lakewood Ranch resident Paul Goodwin spied this coyote visiting the preserve on Beechmont Terrace.

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  • July 20, 2011
News Briefs

Police searchingfor crime spree suspect Man found dead in Cascades community pool Manatee school district approves 2011-12 budget Latin Chamber plans Quinceañera Technology students win firsts at nationals

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  • July 20, 2011
Cops Corner

3 a.m. - 7305 S.R. 70 E. (BP Gas Station). Petit retail theft. The complainant reported an unknown suspect came into the gas station and headed directly to the beer display. He picked up a 24-pack of beer and ran out the door without paying for the beer. The complainant observed the suspect get into the suspect vehicle, which drove toward the Creekwood subdivision. The complainant stated the incident might have been caught on camera. If so, he will bring the video evidence to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. The complainant was given a case number.

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  • July 20, 2011
Our View: District needs finance help

Manatee schools may need a financial intervention.

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  • By Rod Thomson
  • July 20, 2011
My View: It's not a 'drain,' it's a wash

A recent news story reveals a misunderstanding of how the economics work. Employees contributing to their pensions doesn't lessen the economy.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Pat Neal most recently broke ground on Woodbrook, a 213-home development off Lockwood Ridge Road in the East County.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 20, 2011
Strategy proves profitable for Neal Communities

Neal Communities owner Pat Neal announced recently a new partnership with First Continental Mortgage.

  • East County
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Gary Berns
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 20, 2011
INCORPORATION Q&A: Friends of Lakewood Ranch

Opponents of the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch answer readers' questions.

  • East County
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Keith Davey
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 20, 2011
INCORPORATION Q&A: Incorporation Study Group

Proponents of the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch answer readers' questions.

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This home in River Club South has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,662 square feet of living space. It sold for $597,500.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 20, 2011
River Club home tops week's home sales

A home in River Club South tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Donna and David Halligan, Sarasota, sold their home at 6907 River Birch Court to Ronald Hock and Lori Cortellini, Bradenton, for $597,500. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,662 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $525,000 in 2001.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch clinched the District 26 11/12 division title July 13.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 20, 2011
Perfect Season

The Lakewood Ranch Little League 11- and 12-year-old All-Star team captured the division title with a 9-0 victory over Braden River Little League in the District 26 Little League All-Star Tournament July 13.

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  • July 20, 2011
Sports Briefs

Ranch 10/11 All-Stars end as sectional runner-ups PGA Tour's Marino to host AJGA tournament Lady Pirates to host summer volleyball camp

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Bumgarner
  • By Christopher Miller
  • July 20, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Janis Bumgarner

Since moving to Florida 10 years ago, Waterlefe resident Janis Bumgarner has spent ample time working on her golf game. Bumgarner's focus certainly paid off this week when she recorded her first hole-in-one on the 125-yard No. 9 of Waterlefe Golf and River Club July 10. Here is an in-depth look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • July 20, 2011
The Castaway

This week's Castaway cartoon.

  • East County
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Richard Barnett took this sunrise photo March 21, at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 20, 2011
Weekly Winner: Sunrise at Memorial Garden

Richard Barnett took this sunrise photo March 21, at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 20, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

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