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Romeo is recovering in an enclosure at Birds of Paradise, where he will spend the next 30 to 60 days as he heals from his injury and subsequent surgeries. Birds of Paradise Founder Debbie Huckaby lures him with food.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2017
Shot peacock returns to Paradise

Romeo shot, but returns to his true love, Juliet.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch junior Joseph Young connects on a reverse jam.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 15, 2017
Mustangs' slam-dunk talent on display

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
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Ron Babcock
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 15, 2017
Veteran shares his story

Ron Babcock spoke to students at Braden River High School on Nov. 8

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tucker Ritchey, and his dad, retired U.S. Marine Winston Ritchey, enjoy their free day at TreeUmph!
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 13, 2017
TreeUmph! helps veterans soar to new heights

Jay Heater: Side of Ranch

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 13, 2017
Sarasota shooting reclassified as traffic dispute

Detectives say a Lakewood Ranch man was shot in self defense.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 12, 2017
Cops Corner: Drunk man tries to get money from ATM, ends up fighting brother-in-law

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 11, 2017
Wine, food take spotlight in Lakewood Ranch fundraiser

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch hosted the 16th annual Suncoast Food and Wine Festival.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 10, 2017
Braden River rolls South Fort Myers 41-13

The win means the Pirates have a rematch with Venice High next week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bob Ritchie, the president and CEO of American Integrity Insurance, accepts a Chargers jersey with his company logo on it from Premier Sports Director Antonio Saviano.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's Premier lands stadium naming rights

American Integrity Insurance Group forges three year deal.

  • East County
  • News
Lauren Clark, marketing and sponsorship director for the Mall at University Town Center, demonstrates how children will track their "flight experience" with Santa Claus.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 10, 2017
Santa's arrival highlights holiday events at UTC

The Mall at University Town Center will host "Santa’s Grand Arrival and Fireworks Spectacular" Friday evening.

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The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has received reports of possible loose tigers near Myakka City Thursday night.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 9, 2017
Possible loose tigers in Myakka City

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says it can't confirm the report

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2017
Tara Elementary honors veterans

Fourth-graders give a patriotic tribute.

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Before shot of the kitchen at 6809 Belmont Court.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 9, 2017
Fresh for the Lakewood Ranch market

No matter how beautiful, homes might need freshening to be sold in today's market.

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Wesley Haney and his daughter, Audrey, enjoy Braden River Elementary's "Fall-ing into Literacy."
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 9, 2017
Lakewood Ranch-area school puts spotlight on reading

Students at Braden River Elementary gather for a night of scholastic fun.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2017
East County weather page photo: Nov. 9

Susan DeVictor photographed this lotus on the water at Summerfield Community Park in Lakewood Ranch.

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