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Stuart Ullman thinks adding more to the Cooper Creek area is "irresponsible" and will only add to traffic, pollution and other problems.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2018
Cooper Creek plan raises concerns

Nearby residents question whether growth will compromise quality of life.

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Chase Maasdorp.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 17, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Chase Maasdorp

The ODA senior talks Chris Paul and the importance of leadership.

  • East County
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Damien Gordon.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 17, 2018
East County High 5 Moments: 01.18.18

East County High 5 Moments: 01.18.18

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The original Shake Shack restaurant at Madison Square Park Garden. Photo courtesy of Beyond My Ken (own work) via Wikimedia Commons.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • January 16, 2018
Shake Shack signs lease near UTC Mall

The location near the mall will be the first in the region.

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The Players Centre for Performing Arts has accepted an offer on its Sarasota theater.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2018
Players Centre strikes deal to sell Sarasota theater

Players managing director says contract offer is more than the listing price of $9.5 million.

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Monaca Onstad joined Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch as lifestyle director in 2016. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 15, 2018
Lakewood Ranch lifestyle director earns top honors

Home builders' council names Monaca Onstad lifestyle director of the year.

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Buckaroo Roadhouse, 16300 State Road 64 E., Bradenton, closed its doors for good on Sunday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 14, 2018
Manatee County Roadhouse closes

Packed house says goodbye on Saturday.

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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 14, 2018
Cops Corner: Deputy takes a bite out of crime

A roundup of this week's most interesting police reports.

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Jack Ogren, the Lakewood Ranch Elks' Veterans Committee chairman, and Mike Jernigan of Southeastern Guide Dogs, talk before the Paws for Patriots event.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 14, 2018
Elks' event supports veterans

Paws for Patriots expected to raise $10,000 to help pair a veteran with a guide dog.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2018
Manatee County Fair stuffed with fun

Manatee's 102nd fair runs through Jan. 21.

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Jerry and Carolyn Pujol have been an inspiration to those who see their fitness regimen.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 12, 2018
Lakewood Ranch couple still on amazing run

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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Robert Haft and Noelle Haft, the majority stockholders of Mercedes Medical, and CEO Alex Miller, break ground for the start of their business at the CORE in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 11, 2018
Mercedes Medical breaks ground in Lakewood Ranch

The laboratory supplies company is the first medical-related business to break ground at CORE.

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The United States Flag and Touch Football League is bringing its National Championships to Lakewood Ranch Jan. 12-14.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 11, 2018
Flag football national championships come to Lakewood Ranch

The United States Flag and Touch Football League is bringing 'the largest flag football tournament in the world' to Premier Sports Campus Jan. 12-14.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 11, 2018
East County weather page photo: Jan. 11

Pamela Williams photographed this little blue heron while checking out the new Waterside neighborhood in Lakewood Ranch.

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Graduation rates have above 80% for two years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2018
Manatee schools graduation rate exceeds 80%

Superintendent applauds work of students, teachers and staff for the accomplishment.

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