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Forrest Properties' Nick Derby comes weekly to check on the apartment complex site just south of Ranch Lake Apartments. The new apartment community will have patio homes, town homes and apartments.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2018
Developers buy into apartments in Lakewood Ranch area

Hundreds of new apartments on the way in East County.

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At the Mall at University Town Center, Santa teaches Olivia, Noor and Zaynab Kazbour how to be quiet while baby sister, Layaal, sleeps. "It's so cute I can't stand it," says their mom, Parrish's Jordan Kazbour.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2018
For holiday excitement ... just chill in Sarasota-Bradenton area

East County has abundance of holiday entertainment.

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Giancarlo Gamboa-Barrios is a Take Stock graduate who hopes to attend the University of Central Florida.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 5, 2018
Take stock in success of Braden River High graduate

Lakewood Ranch resident and Braden River High graduate proves importance of mentors and Take Stock in Children of Manatee County program.

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Bambi Forristall, Maribeth Phillips, Robert Eddie Dominguez and Kathy Martella helped to make the Community Shoe Box Drive and Reception a success.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 5, 2018
Meals on Wheels Plus holds Shoe Box Drive & Reception

Meals on Wheels fundraiser at the Lake Club's Grande Clubhouse will provide more than 1,500 homebound seniors with holiday cheer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident Philip Cabibi had to buy a signal booster so his cell phone would work in his home. He said if coverage does not improve, he may have to move outside Lakewood Ranch because of problems with service.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2018
Negotiations progressing for improved cellular service in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents can help identify coverage gaps.

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Paula Wiggins, the transportation planning manager for Sarasota County, volunteered her time to plan bushes and trees at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 5, 2018
Volunteer work grows at Benderson Park in Sarasota

Sarasota County Public Works managers plant trees and bushes at Nathan Benderson Park.

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Residents will not see much construction activity until first quarter 2019 on the State Road 70/Interstate 75 interchange. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2018
State gets start on S.R. 70 roadway interchange project

Manatee County pursues roadway safety improvements

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Misdee Miller, the new owner of the Sarasota Polo Club with her husband, James, presents the colors during the National Anthem Dec. 2 on opening day.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 2, 2018
Sarasota Polo Club trots out changes

New owners James and Misdee Miller have added live music to the Sarasota Polo Club arsenal.

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About six motor boats, decorated in Christmas lights, arrived at Linger Lodge shortly after 7 p.m. They left from Jiggs Landing and made their way down the Braden River.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2018
Boat parade lights up Braden River

Fifth annual event lands at Linger Lodge.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2018
SMART's got it covered — with new arena

SMART program now can offer year-round services with covered arena.

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Matt Walsh says a tree and green was chosen for the first East County Observers because "that was all that was out there."
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 30, 2018
Many said: 'You're nuts' when it came to starting the East County Observer in Lakewood Ranch

Many said Matt Walsh was nuts when it came to starting the East County Observer in Lakewood Ranch 20 years ago.

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Janielle Silliman. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 28, 2018
University Parkway dentists freshen smiles

Lakewood Ranch kids learn about giving.

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A Lake Club topped at 8007 Bowspirit Way recently sold for $1,673,100. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,966 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 28, 2018
Lake Club home tops local sales at $1,673,100

Lake Club home tops local sales at $1,673,100

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Grief can be hard on people who have lost a loved one during the holidays, according to Sybil Porter who organized the Hope and Healing grief service.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 28, 2018
Harvest United offers holiday grief services in Lakewood Ranch

Those who grieve during the holidays don't have to feel alone.

  • East County
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Maia Robinson is a flower in the play, and her big petals weigh her down a little bit.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 28, 2018
Students show their acting chops in Lakewood Ranch

Pre-Kindergarten class performs the classic 'Three Little Pigs.'

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