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The ice rink at Holidays on the Green drew 20,000 people last year. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2018
There's nothing rinky-dink about this holiday display at UTC

Benderson goes all out creating a Christmas mall masterpiece in Sarasota.

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Kevin Brown was on hand during the open house Oct. 27.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 1, 2018
Party on The Isles in Lakewood Ranch

Toll Brothers has opened the models for its Lakewood Ranch community called The Isles.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 1, 2018
East County weather page photo: Nov. 1

Chris Rubal photographed this owl on Lemon Fish Drive in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Neighbors
Dr. Oscar Hernandez, of Parkwood Dental, is offering to buy kids candy back and send the candy to the troops. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 1, 2018
Bradenton dentist offers candy buyback event

Kids make money, overseas troops get treats

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The Country Club Village home at 7111 Teal Creek Glen recently sold for $1,194,000. Built in 2008, it has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,963 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 31, 2018
Country Club Village home tops sales at $1,194,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 15-19

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The tiles painting by the students are permanent fixtures to a hallway wall outside the main office.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 31, 2018
Lakewood Ranch does tiles in style

McNeal Elementary students have a ball decorating hall's wall.

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Gwyneth Ingham and Karen Washington from Gilbert McNeal Elementary say that the grant enhances the education of students.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 31, 2018
Manatee County schools receive grants

The Manatee Education Foundation awards $110,000 to help teachers buy important resources.

  • East County
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Roger Pettingell of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate has listed a $7.995,000Â home in the Lake Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 31, 2018
Lake Club home hits market at $7.995,000

Roger Pettingell of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate lists "Lakewood Ranch's highest-priced property."

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Riverstrand's Daryl Falkowski, Lakewood Ranch's Peter Mattel, Sarasota's Jerry Wheeler, River Club's Bill Pretyka and Mill Creek's Steve Wendrick played the Veteran's Day event last year at Linger Lodge as well. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 31, 2018
Band delivers for soldiers at Linger Lodge

MOTS and Nothin' Past Midnite throw the Veteran's Day concert on Nov. 10.

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Dick Vitale urges fans to donate money toward cancer research at 2018 Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic presented by First Watch Cafe.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 31, 2018
2018 Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic will again raise money for cancer research

The 2018 Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic will again raise money for The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

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Lakewood Ranch Chargers U12 forward Gael Marez scores a goal against Cyclones Soccer Hollywood at the IVP by FIGO7 tournament.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 31, 2018
Soccer tournament produces net gain

The IVP by Figo7 tournament is bringing money to the U.S., though talent development is a work in progress.

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Lauren Golino walks Fiona, one of three animals Cavalli Creek Farm is using for the Special Olympics riding program.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2018
Bradenton farm begins Special Olympics connection

Gates Creek family will host equestrian events for those with special needs.

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Relatives Joe Liang, Tao Li and Yuan Sheng Wang are excited to bring Hawaiian poke food to the University Town Center corridor.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2018
Hawaiian favorites come to UTC

Smilefin Poke offers sushi bowls, hibachi items at Tourist Center Drive district.

  • East County
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This aerial photograph shows Riverside Preserve, located on 45.5 acres immediately east of Williams Road, from Upper Manatee River Road north to the Manatee River. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2018
Construction begins on riverside community

M/I Homes expects to start sales in Riverside Preserve in February.

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Actor G.W. Bailey enjoys an outing with his Sunshine Kids.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 31, 2018
Actor G.W. Bailey brings his Sunshine Kids passion to Lakewood Ranch

Actor G.W. Bailey brings his Sunshine Kids passion to Lakewood Ranch

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