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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2010
CDDs move forward with conservation plan

Lakewood Ranch CDDs 4 and 5 will begin removing exotic plants in wetland and conservation areas this month.

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"It's touched people in ways I didn't anticipate — for the owner, as much as the pet," Cheryl Brady said of her new pet ambulance service. Brady, a Creekwood resident, hopes to expand services by winning a Pepsi grant.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2010
Creekwood resident vies for Pepsi grant

Cheryl Brady, founder of Vet Care Express, an ambulance service for pets, is seeking a $250,000 grant through Pepsi's Refresh Everything contest. Voting for Brady's idea runs through Sept. 30.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2010
Manatee commission begins budget discussions

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners is set to adopt its final budget Sept. 28. The board recently voted against a proposed surtax to raise funds for the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

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y to an unoccupied dwelling. The victim came home from dropping her husband off at work and noticed her bedroom light was on. She then noticed her laptop computer was missing and her 50-inch television was on the back pool deck.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2010
Cops Corner 09.23.10

The victim came home from dropping her husband off at work and noticed her bedroom light was on. She then noticed her laptop computer was missing and her 50-inch television was on the back pool deck.

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As depicted in this conceptual rendering, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch expects its Lakewood Centre DRI project to be an urban-style mix of retail and commercial space and residential.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2010
SMR, county partner for Ranch expansion

With concurrency approval, the Lakewood Ranch developer now can begin work on its first age-targeted community and other projects.

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Dorothy Krasner is greeted by Lorrie Britton.
  • By Tammy Trent
  • September 21, 2010
Windsors celebrates fifth anniversary

The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch hosted several events to celebrate its fifth anniversary and National Assisted Living Week Sept. 12-16. An anniversary party Sept. 14 included a plethora of refreshments as well as live music by guitarist Alex Pearson.

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Sanborn Studios will begin shooting its first production, "Miami 24/7," in Lakewood Ranch this November.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 20, 2010
Sanborn premieres Lakewood studios

Local filmmaker Ken Sanborn hopes to add a little Hollywood magic to the East County community.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 20, 2010
Lady Mustangs place second at Mountain Dew Invitational

Out of 276 varsity girls runners, the Lady Mustangs had four top-20 finishes.

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Danny Walker
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 20, 2010
Lakewood golf team wins Bulldog Invitational

Freshman Danny Walker shot 2-under-par-70.

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The Pirates played a tough contest in their home-opener.
  • By Lainee Jennings
  • September 18, 2010
Sarasota sails past Pirates

Braden River falls to 0-3 on the season against the Sarasota Sailors and former coach Ed Volz.

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Dean Abraham says he hopes the studio provides a social, fun atmosphere for dancing in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 17, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Arthur Murray Dance Studio

Dean Abraham, former owner of the Dance Options studio in London, opened Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Lakewood Ranch this week.

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Joe Smillie, 4, shared a piece of cake with his special friend.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 17, 2010
Heritage Harbour throws teddy-bear bash

Children in Heritage Harbour enjoyed a special night with their special snugglies Sept. 17 at the Stoneybrook recreation center. The community hosted a Teddy Bear Picnic complete with teddy-bear-themed treats, activities and crafts.

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Lennie Twenty and the rest of the Mustangs played hard in front of their home crowd. Photos by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Gene Venditti
  • September 17, 2010
BACK ON TRACK

Moves by coach Shawn Trent pay off as Lakewood downs East Lee 34-20.

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ODA's stingy defense allowed only six points Friday.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2010
ODA pounds Naples First Academy

The Out-of-Door Academy evened its record to 1-1 with a 33-6 beat down of Naples First Academy Sept. 17.

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The change brings the county budget down by about $24 million from last year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2010
Commissioners oppose sheriff's surtax

Manatee County commissioners last night tentatively agreed to give the sheriff's office $1 million from a reserve fund to help offset the change.

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