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East County

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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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  • July 27, 2011
Community Fund seeks nominations

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund still is accepting nominations for the seventh annual C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian of the Year Award.

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  • July 27, 2011
News Briefs

Study group to release details about straw poll; Deputies Baker Act man outside restaurant; Vacationer from Chicago drowns in Braden River; SMR names new Polo Club manager

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  • July 27, 2011
Cops Corner

8 p.m. - 5100 block of Caruso Road. Grand theft of a golf cart. Unknown person(s) stole the victim's golf cart during the night and fled in an unknown direction. The cart was parked next to the mobile home under the carport.

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  • By Rod Thomson
  • July 27, 2011
My View: The good news on jobs

In the relentless trashing by the mainstream media of everything Gov. Rick Scott does, there has been some pretty great news ignored lately.

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  • July 27, 2011
Our View: IDA surplus won't last

Every level of government is on forced austerity as the economic recovery stumbles under the frightening federal debt load and regulatory uncertainty.

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  • By Bob Hendel
  • July 27, 2011
My View: Incorporation reporting is unbalanced

In the June 22 East County Observer, the editors announced that the newspaper would launch a summer-long incorporation series. The goal was to provide residents with enough balanced information for residents to be more educated about the pros and cons of becoming a city. Our group, the Friends of Lakewood Ranch, welcomed that effort with enthusiasm.

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Many local business owners remain undecided on incorporation.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 27, 2011
INCORORATION: Better for Business?

This week, business owners in Lakewood Ranch share how incorporation may affect their ability to do business locally and beyond.

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About 20 girls and women of all ages participate in Michelle Kovalick's Creekwood Boot Camp.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 27, 2011
Workout Routine

Creekwood resident and mother Michelle Kovalick started her own boot camp and personal training business in March 2010.

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Shanahan
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 27, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Parker Shanahan

Twelve-year-old Parker Shanahan let his bat do the talking this week, going 5-for-7 with a pair of home runs while helping lead Lakewood Ranch Little League's 10- and 11-year-old All-Star team to a runner-up finish at the Section IV Tournament July 15-16, in Haines City.

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Thirteen-year-old Tiffany Butz has won first place in every martial arts competition she’s competed in since joining Ming Wu Martial Arts 18 months ago.
  • By Christopher Miller
  • July 27, 2011
Ranch teen wins martial arts tourney

For the second year, Tiffany Butz, 13, was crowned champion of the 12-13 age division of the U.S. Open Martial Arts Challenge tournament July 1-2, in Orlando.

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