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Nancy's Bar-B-Q opened July 1 for customers in Lakewood Ranch at Lorraine Corners. It eventually will replace the store at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, which will offer pre-prepared options for Nancy's Bar-B-Q customers.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 1, 2019
Nancy's Bar-B-Q opens new Lakewood Ranch location

Nancy's Bar-B-Q opens new Lakewood Ranch location

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Stephanie Peabody said $1.4 million has been raised for the Brain Health Initiative at Lakewood Ranch, so the study is moving forward.
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 27, 2019
With $1.4 million raised, Brain Health Initiative moves forward in Lakewood Ranch

With $1.4 million raised, Brain Health Initiative at Lakewood Ranch moves forward.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2019
East County weather page photo: June 27

Gordan Silver captures this polka-dot wasp moth pollinating a lantana flower in Del Webb.

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Col. Kurt Hoffman
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 27, 2019
Hoffman to run for sheriff

Col. Kurt Hoffman has worked with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office for 14 years.

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Construction continues on Costco Wholesale, which will anchor the Market Place at Heritage Harbour.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2019
Costco plaza should bring along tasty choices to Heritage Harbour

Leasing executive said focus will be restaurants, entertainment.

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Manatee Technical College barbering and cosmetology student Brian Gutierrez gets a hair cut from his teacher, Aric Youmans.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2019
Bradenton barber is a cut above the rest

Barbering instructor takes top honors in industry competition.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 26, 2019
July 4, Grand Prix closures: What to expect

Many downtown Sarasota roads and parking lots will be closed throughout the weekend.

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Heritage Harbour residents and Joint Task Force on Traffic Calming members Gene Zeiner and Tad Parker hope installing speed bumps or tables, like those installed on Lighthouse Drive, could calm traffic on River Heritage Boulevard.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2019
Not just a bump in the road

Heritage Harbour residents search for solutions to speeding in their community.

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Richard Bedford has started Real Estate and Land Consulting, LLC, a Bradenton real estate and land use consulting company.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 26, 2019
Former SMR exec starts new adventure in Bradenton

Richard Bedford starts real estate and land consulting business in Bradenton.

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Lakewood Ranch's Amir Simmons fires a pitch against Manatee. He threw three shutout innings.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 26, 2019
Competitive All-Star teams require talent, sacrifice and planning

For Lakewood Ranch, more goes into Little League postseason tournaments than some think.

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Cricket legend Shivnarine Chanderpaul is a fan of the Sarasota International Cricket Club.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 26, 2019
Top cricketer chirps about local program

Top cricketer Shivnarine Chanderpaul chirps about the local Sarasota International Cricket Club.

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Sisterhood for Good founding member Angela Massaro-Fain and Grants Committee Chairwoman Terri Stern are pleased the nonprofit doubled its grants from last year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2019
Sisterhood for Good's independence pays off

Obtaining nonprofit status has allowed Sisterhood for Good to better control its philanthropic destiny.

  • East County
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Craig Balliette poses with new black belt Thai Webber.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 26, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Thai Webber

The taekwondo black belt talks passing his toughest test and his favorite food.

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Hall of Fame basketball coach and announcer Dick Vitale has signed with ESPN through the 2022 season.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 26, 2019
Eighty a perfect age for respect for Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale

Eighty is perfect age for respect for Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale, who just signed a contract extension with ESPN.

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  • Jay Heater
  • June 26, 2019
'Frozen' at summer camp at Lakewood Ranch High School

The Acting Up Performing Arts Summer Camp presents 'Frozen Jr.' at Lakewood Ranch High School.

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