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Tara residents filled the commission chambers to oppose the Lake Lincoln proposal.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2010
County sides with Tara residents

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners voted 6-1 to prevent development at the southwest corner of State Road 70 and Tara Boulevard.

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Wednesday's winning numbers — worth $61.5 million — were 14-26-37-41-46.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2010
Winning PowerBall ticket sold in Lakewood Ranch

Florida Lottery officials say Wednesday's winning ticket was sold at the Hess station at 11002 S.R. 64 E. in Lakewood Ranch.

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Barbara Wize, Michelle Crabtree, Ann Mcfarlane and Sandra Metcalf are pictured with the truck tire and trash they collected.
  • By Bill Halstead
  • October 7, 2010
Volunteers clean up Braden River

Volunteers with the Braden River Historical Society and Keep Manatee Beautiful headed out to Jiggs Landing Oct. 2 to clear the Braden River of trash and other debris.

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Judges Ms. Becky Austerman, Mr. Ben Hall and Dr. Tom Zellers.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 6, 2010
Lakewood showcases student talent

Lakewood Ranch High School held its Lakewood's Got Talent show Wednesday in the auditorium. The show featured 15 different acts and was well attended by students, parents and faculty.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 6, 2010
Lady Pirates host volleyball clinic

The Braden River High varsity volleyball team and the Sarasota Volleyball Academy will be hosting a free volleyball skills clinic for all girls ages 8-14.

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  • October 6, 2010
Feline friend needs a new home

Monty, 5-month-old male, buff/white polydactyl, needs a new home.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2010
Mooney senior a published poet

Grant Schrantz, a senior at Cardinal Mooney High School, recently had three of his poems published in literary magazine The Pepper Tree.

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A tentative Dec. 15 date has been set for Vertex Development's application to be heard by a county hearing officer.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 6, 2010
Cell tower application heads to county hearing

After deeming the application incomplete, planners have agreed to move a cell tower application in Palm-Aire forward.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 6, 2010
Bike rally rumbles into Ranch

The fifth Annual West Coast Bike Rally will kick off with its Rock and Rumble event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street Oct. 8.

  • East County
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Michael Spring and Stacy White
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Lakewood Ranch CDD 4 Seat 1

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The East County Observer will profile contested races pertinent to East County residents. Meet the contestants for CDD 4 Seat 1.

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Keith Davey and Anne Fischer
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Lakewood Ranch CDD 4 Seat 2

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The East County Observer will profile contested races pertinent to East County residents. Meet the contestants for CDD 4 Seat 2.

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Erich Weber said the day should give residents a good introduction to many of Lakewood Ranch's clubs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 6, 2010
Ranch Community Activities introduces first Club Day

Representatives from nearly 30 Lakewood Ranch clubs will be available to meet with residents this weekend.

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Razan Waliagha took first place in a tri-meet against St. Stephens Episcopal and Manatee High schools Sept. 29.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 6, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Razan Waliagha

Although Lakewood Ranch High School junior Razan Waliagha has only been diving for about three weeks, the 16-year-old already is making quite a splash.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 6, 2010
Lake Club home tops weekly transactions

Jonathan Fetter of Cary, N.C., and Lance Hartshorn of Canfield, Ohio, sold their home at 16103 Clearlake Ave. to Michael Cebuhar, Bradenton, for $700,000.

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  • October 6, 2010
Cops Corner 10.07.10

The victim reported a burglary to his residence and stated he believed his son stole a 37-inch Vizio television from the enclosed lanai of the residence.

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