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Tom Johnson is the new marketing and leasing manager for Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty. An 8-acre park, the island in the background, will connect to the future Waterside Place destination.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 9, 2017
Waterside at Lakewood Ranch may be restaurants' meal ticket

Sales exec hired to spark new community hub's leasing.

  • East County
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Saraiah Walkes.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 9, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 08.09.17

East County High 5 Moments: 08.09.17

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This map of Main Street at Lakewood Ranch shows areas to be repaved by section. Courtesy image.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Main Street advises patrons of parking lot improvements

Repaving work will continue through early September.

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East County sports roundup: 08.04.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 4, 2017
East County sports roundup: 08.04.17

East County sports roundup: 08.04.17

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2017
Lakewood Ranch campers dive in to last week of summer camp

This week's YMCA camp program included a trip to Mote Marine Laboratory.

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This photo shows the Myara project looking west from the western end of Clubhouse Drive. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2017
Manatee County may scrap roadway connection

The fate of Myara property is still in limbo, but the state now will weigh in whether a road should run through it.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2017
East County weather page photo: August 3

Richard Bottorff captured storm clouds rolling in recently as he walked on the Bradenton Riverwalk.

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The new fees will go into effect Nov. 13, 2017.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2017
Manatee County school impact fees set to increase

The new figure actually is less than what would have gone into effect automatically in April 2018.

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Manatee County Attorney Mickey Palmer reads a prepared statement.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2017
Manatee County addresses shark-dragging incident

County attorney says board has 'no jurisdiction.'

  • East County
  • News
Bob Smith, the county's director of public safety, takes the main podium in the Emergency Operations Center. "If I'm in here, it's really bad," he says.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 3, 2017
Storm plan vital even in safest spots of Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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Cops Corner
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  • Jay Heater
  • August 2, 2017
Cops corner

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports for Lakewood Ranch and eastern Manatee County.

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This home at 8325 Lindrick Lane recently sold for $1.2 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 2, 2017
Concession home tops local sales at $1.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for July 17-21.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Paula Siegel points toward crevices that run between the river and her property line and indicate erosion from the Braden River. The there ground is giving way.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2017
Erosion may send homeowner to bank in Lakewood Ranch

Summerfield Bluffs resident seeks help as Braden River's erosion creeps toward his property.

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Mascot Jedi, owned by Bayside Pet Resort groomer Nick Scialdone, takes center stage for the groundbreaking ceremony. Behind him are Ron Sivitz, Lynne and Bob Huff, Jeff Charlotte and Vanessa Baugh.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2017
Commercial progress in Lakewood Ranch turns another corner

Northeast corner construction begins at Lorraine Road and State Road 70.

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Sue and Colin Shaw, with their dog, Mia, love their new condo and its views of Lake Uihlein.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2017
Waterfront condos welcome first residents

Couple becomes first to move into new condos at Lakewood Main Street

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