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Amanda Arnold of Lakewood Ranch Golf & County Club shows off her Sandies award for Rising Star.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 17, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hands out members' choice awards.

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hands out its members' choice awards.

  • East County
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Cheryl Scheid, of the Lakewood Ranch Garden Club, decorates a special Christmas gift for seniors in the Meals on Wheels of Manatee program. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 17, 2017
Club News: A holly jolly celebration

A roundup of Lakewood Ranch club news

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The home at 12467 Highfield Circle recently sold for $1,478,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 16, 2017
Country Club Village home tops sales at $1.48 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 30-Nov. 3

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2017
East County weather page photo: Nov. 16

Pamela Williams captured this shot of the moon over the Hazeltine neighborhood of Country Club East.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Traditional holiday decor (wreaths, lights, garlands) seem to be the go-to items for holiday decorating.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 16, 2017
Lasers rock, traditions prevail for this year's holiday shopping season

Local businesses talk about the most popular holiday decor leaving shelves this season.

  • East County
  • Business
Drew Stuart said he likes to convey his feelings, in this case political sentiment, though his work including "The Perfect Politician."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 15, 2017
Greenbrook resident molds a new hobby out of clay

The Fall Show and Sale will exhibit work from Drew Stuart and the area's other top artists.

  • East County
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Jennifer Perry has opened J&J Gallery on Lakewood Main Street.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch business a work of art

Entrepreneur showcases artwork in new gallery on Lakewood Main Street.

  • East County
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Kathy Banks with one of her three rescued squirrels.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 15, 2017
Handle with care

Mill Creek's Kathy Banks cares for three baby squirrels.

  • East County
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Dental assistant Ashley Cestero and Dr. Gregory Meadows of Meadows Family Dentistry performed dental extractions and fillings during this year’s Remote Area Medical at Manatee Technical College.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 15, 2017
Healthy turnout for RAM at Manatee Technical College

Third annual event provides 947 people with free medical care.

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Curt Bradley, pictured prior to Braden River's game against South Fort Myers, admits Venice has had the Pirates number the last two seasons.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 15, 2017
Pirates try to halt three-game losing streak against Venice

The return of a senior defensive back gives Braden River confidence.

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Ruth Slotnick walks her dog from her home off Grand Point Avenue to its intersection with Honore Avenue. There, she was struck by a car two years ago.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2017
Honore traffic hazards cause concern

Residents start petition to oppose a proposed development.

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Matt Eastman scoops out freshly made orange creamsicle.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2017
Ice cream business scoops up fun

East County entrepreneur seems to have ice cream business licked.

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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.
    By
  • 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

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