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East County

    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 8, 2017
Fun slithers into East County library

John Storm takes children's program to next level.

  • East County
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East County man dies in home invasion.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 8, 2017
East County man dies in home invasion

Sheriff's Office does not believe the crime to be a random act of violence.

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SMR confirmed the Sarasota Polo Club is in the process of being sold to developer David Meunier.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 7, 2017
UPDATE: Sale of Sarasota Polo Club nears completion

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch confirms potential sale to developer David Meunier.

  • East County
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East County sports roundup: 07.07.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 7, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.07.17

East County sports roundup: 07.07.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Music on Main attracts thousands of spectators from across the region.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2017
Music on Main first event impacted by new policy

Lakewood Ranch officials hope to create safer environment through 'Parent on Site' policy.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 6, 2017
East County weather page photo: July 6

Sharon Lytle captured this shot of rainbows over Lakewood Ranch Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The camp starts July 10 at 9 a.m. at Premier Sports Campus, and runs through July 14. There are both half-day ($85) and full-day ($150) options available. The cost includes a free camp T-shirt.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
Premier Sports Campus soccer camp spots remain open

The camp starts July 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
East County sports roundup: 07.06.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.06.17

East County sports roundup: 07.06.17

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 6, 2017
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Gordon Silver, Lou Newman and JoAnn Schwencke have won the Observer's photo contest for June.

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  • Neighbors
Under a new policy, anyone under 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult after 6 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Main Street adds policy governing unsupervised children

Those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult after 6 p.m.

  • East County
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There are four gates at each of University Place's two entrances. Currently, they are remotely monitored and controlled 24-7.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 5, 2017
University Place considers gate changes

Supervisors want resident input on potential security switches.

  • East County
  • News
Tom Mannis, who is a League of American Bicyclists certified instructor, taught a safety course at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 5, 2017
Cyclists get a break in Lakewood Ranch

Although some motorists are rude, bicyclists feel safe on Lakewood Ranch roads.

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Cops Corner
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  • Jay Heater
  • July 5, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting police reports in the Lakewood Ranch and East County areas.

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The Eagle Trace community is one of many Lakewood Ranch communities under development north of State Road 70 and south of State Road 64.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 5, 2017
East County on fast track for growth

Property values are increasing, but stabilizing

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This home at 357 Blackbird Court tops this week's real estate transactions.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 5, 2017
GreyHawk Landing home sells for $438,500

Residential real estate transactions for June 12-16

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