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Camper Rachel Manders, 15, pics out Ranch salad dressage picture from a magazine to use in her collage.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 26, 2018
Fun is in the mystery at Dream Oaks Camp

Foundation for Dreams creates safe, fun environment for children with disabilities.

  • East County
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Board members meet once monthly for most of the year at the county's administrative building. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 26, 2018
Manatee County seeks advisory board applicants

Manatee County looks to fill six open seats for Children's Services Advisory Board. Manatee County Commission selects.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2018
East County weather page photo: July 26

Joseph McAuliffe captured the colors of this Lakewood Ranch sunset in Del Webb.

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James Cutway points out the difference between a male bee and a female bee.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • July 25, 2018
Dive into hives in Manatee County

Myakka's Gold Apiary produces a buzz.

  • East County
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A home in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch topped all transactions in this week’s real estate. The home at 7429 Seacroft Cove recently sold for $1,390,200.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 25, 2018
Country Club East home tops sales at $1,390,200

Lakewood Ranch Country Club East home tops sales at $1.39 million

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Karen Slomba has worked at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue for five years. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch animal rescue leader heads to Charlotte County

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue's Associate Director Karen Slomba will leave the organization July 28 to lead to the Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County.

  • East County
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Nathan Bertsch watches Preston Severs hit a drive during the camp.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch youth golf camp relies on newest technology

Data tracked include club speed, launch angle and attack angle.

  • East County
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Aidan Forson pitches to an O's employee during the clinic at Ed Smith Stadium.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 25, 2018
Baseball clinic gets a standing "O"

The Baltimore Orioles hosted a clinic for Lakewood Ranch YCMA summer campers.

  • East County
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Elayna Andrews and Taylore Keesler won gold medals at the event. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • July 25, 2018
Future leaders in Lakewood Ranch

Braden River Middle students earn a gold medal for being community leaders.

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The inside of the former Polo Grill & Bar has been gutted to make way for the Grove, which is planning a late fall opening.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch continues to build ultra-competitive restaurant market

Lakewood Ranch continues to build ultra-competitive restaurant market.

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Robert E. Willis Elementary's Noah Ladensack, 8, reads "Superman Alliance of Heroes." He prefers playing sports to reading, but thinks it will help him keep up with school.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch camp lights fire for reading

YMCA promotes reading sessions during its summer camp program.

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  • Jay Heater
  • July 25, 2018
Bradenton thief needed faster cart

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from the Lakewood Ranch and East County area.

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Instead of a plaque, Inter-District Authority Operations Director Paul Chetlain hands Gil Pearce a handcrafted fishing pole made by Chetlain's stepson Josh Knapek.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch veteran retires from service

Just before turning 90, Gil Pearce gives up his seat on the CDD 1 board.

  • East County
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Bello, Eugene and John Nock are bringing their Batmobile to Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 25, 2018
No Joker, but Batmobile comes to Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Family Eye Care hosts a back-to-school event in Lakewood Ranch that includes having the Batmobile on display.

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Pascone's Ristorante owner Judi Stanley is eager for the restaurant to open July 27.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2018
Retail rises in UTC corridor

Several new businesses head to UTC shopping districts

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