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The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch has more than 70 members in total.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 29, 2011
Ranch Rotary turns 10

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch turned 10 this month.

  • East County
  • News
Vanessa Fine Jewelry co-owner Vanessa Baugh announced her candidacy from her storefront at 2 p.m., Thursday.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2011
Baugh announces candidacy (VIDEO)

Lakewood Ranch business owner Vanessa Baugh will run for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners District 5 seat.

  • East County
  • News
The accident occurred around 10:15 a.m., Wednesday.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2011
Driver dies in S.R. 70 crash

An accident at the intersection of Lockwood Ridge Road and State Road 70 yesterday proved fatal to one and left three others with injuries.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 28, 2011
Bulldogs registration set for Saturday

The East Manatee Bulldogs will be holding registration for the league's football and cheerleading program from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., April 30 at Lakewood Ranch Park.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 28, 2011
Braden River advances to regional semifinal

The Braden River High softball team defeated Dover Strawberry Crest 3-1 in a Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinal April 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch Good Earth location opened in September 2009.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2011
Good Earth closing on Ranch Main

The space occupied by Good Earth on Lakewood Ranch Main Street will close and be converted into several smaller spaces for businesses.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2011
Pirates win district opener

The Braden River High baseball team defeated Dixie Hollins 6-2 in the opening round of the Class 4A-District 10 tournament April 26.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 27, 2011
STILL FIGHTING

Anthony and Ivette Littlejohn's son, Adrian, was diagnosed with cancer in November. The family is one of many being helped by the Payton Wright Foundation, which has a golf outing fundraiser on May 13.

  • East County
  • News
The East County Observer will host the Lakewood Ranch Incorporation Debate May 9.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2011
Observer to host Ranch incorporation debate

The first debate between the representatives from the Incorporation Study Committee and the Friends of Lakewood Ranch will be from 7-9 p.m., May 9, at The Polo Grill and Bar's Fête Ballroom.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2011
Lakewood Ranch girls assist in drill

Cousins Rebekah and Sarah Meyers, of Lakewood Ranch, joined others as mock victims during an emergency disaster drill at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport April 20.

  • East County
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Ashley Boccuzzi
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2011
Ranch alum earns Hall-of-Fame status

Look out, business world. Ashley Boccuzzi is about to make some waves.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 27, 2011
Lakewood CDDs sever third-party tie

The community development districts have given 30-days notice to end services with their landscaping contract management company.

  • East County
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Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 27, 2011
Communities battle cement batch plant

Residents of more than 30 communities in the East County area are opposing Tarmac America's application to construct a cement batch plant on 33rd Street East.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 27, 2011
GreyHawk Landing to expand

Sam Rodgers Homes and Homes by Towne are preparing to start construction on the community's new phase.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2011
News Briefs 04.28.11

Dragon boats race into East County; Anti-incorporation group launches drive; Lakewood students honor teachers, staff; Non-profit to host golf tourney; Tidewell Hospice names new directors; Clarification

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