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  • Matt Walsh
  • June 28, 2017
Ben Franklin, we need you more than ever

To preserve what our Founders created, Ben Franklin knew it depended on our having the proper temper in the public square.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Naughty Monk founders Diana and Joe Eibler, Judy and Eric Keller and Tony Martin tip their glasses to celebrate the official launch of their brand. Naughty Monk hosted an official ribbon cutting June 22.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2017
'Naughty' pleasure now in distribution

Naughty Monk Brewery begins distribution of its craft beers in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
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Tara's developer Lake Lincoln previously tried to sell all 10 acres at the southwest corner of State Road 70 and Tara Boulevard.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2017
Lawsuit over development in Tara may be ending

Settlement will lead to commercial development at Tara entrance.

  • East County
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Mike Ohlman steps to the plate. Photo courtesy Toronto Blue Jays.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 28, 2017
Lakewood Ranch grad makes MLB debut after eight years in minors

Mike Ohlman's journey to the Toronto Blue Jays was an unlikely one.

  • East County
  • Sports
Damien Gordon, Evan Spiller and Jack Kelley are the new leaders of Lakewood Ranch boys basketball.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 28, 2017
Mustangs boys basketball will be ready when horn sounds

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Every patriotic holiday, Linda Tradler puts out about 400 American flags. She started the tradition with about 40 flags in New Jersey.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2017
Patriotism on parade in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch 'Flag Fairy' delivers patriotism in her neighborhood. AND Greenbrook Rivers resident finds inspiration in Old Glory.

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The Braden River High School TV Production Team celebrates after taking first place in both Digital Video Production and On Demand Video, the first time the school has won both.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 27, 2017
Technically speaking: They dominated

School District of Manatee County TSA teams shine at national conference.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks' member Phil Pesiri brought his brother Anthony Pesiri and nephew John Pesiri. All there are military veterans.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 27, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Elks thank veterans

The group hosted a veterans luncheon today.

  • East County
  • News
East County sports roundup: 06.27.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 27, 2017
East County sports roundup: 06.27.17

East County sports roundup: 06.27.17

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Gopher tortoises regularly get hit by cars or suffer other injuries like this one being cared for by Bayshore Animal Hospital. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2017
Agency beefs up reward for gopher tortoise deaths by $5,000.

Florida law prohibits purposefully injuring or killing gopher tortoises.

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An East County McDonald's was robbed early Friday morning.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 23, 2017
McDonald's robbed in Bradenton

Two men armed with handguns fled with an undisclosed amount of money.

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Beer tender Tyler Robideau fills up a glass during Naughty Monk's official grand opening of the brewery June 22.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 23, 2017
Brewery crawls toward major distribution

Pub crawl launches Naughty Monk brand expansion

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Students perform the "Grasslands Chant" in one of the opening scenes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 22, 2017
Crowd roars for Lakewood Ranch campers

Summer camp concludes with 'The Lion King Jr.'

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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's Andrew Faber, Judy Young and Ralph Gonzalez, AHA and ASA Association's Kathy Fenelon and LWRMC's Christine Gonzalez and Chris Loftus show off the award.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 22, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center recognized for quality stroke care

Hospital receives "Get With The Guidelines Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award."

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 22, 2017
East County weather page photo: June 22

Stan Pastor captured this summer sunset at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club after a storm.

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