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Julianne Garcia talks to Kiarra Womack on the way to the dugout.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 5, 2017
After hiatus, ODA softball progress starts to pay dividends

The program was revived by two students who just wanted to play the game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tim Mulqueen kicks a ball into the air while working with Orlando City SC goalkeepers. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch resident has drive to coach in MLS

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Najee Rhodes.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 5, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 04.05.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 04.05.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Northbound White Eagle Boulevard is closed just north of Serenity Creek. The road will not connect to StateRoad 64 until the Florida Department of Transportation builds a roundabout there.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2017
New Lakewood Ranch road corridor on horizon

White Eagle Boulevard's opening has created new north-south connector.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch resident and Meals on Wheels PLUS CEO Maribeth Phillips hands off food backs to Meals on Wheels delivery volunteers from Inspired Living — Judy Osborne, Kevin Seeger, Marlene Kutzko and Peg Shoemake.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2017
Manatee Meals on Wheels faces funding gap

Meals on Wheels narrows focus in light of budgetary constraints.

  • East County
  • News
This rendering shows the final configuration.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 3, 2017
University Parkway/I-75 traffic patterns nearing change

FDOT will host a public meeting on diverging diamond project so citizens better understand the coming traffic pattern changes.

  • East County
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Najee Rhodes.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 31, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.31.17

East County sports roundup: 03.31.17

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2017
East County weather page photo: March 30

Peter Rokeach captured this shot of two sandhill cranes with their newborn chicks on Hidden River Trail in Lakewood Ranch.

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Harvard University’s Radcliffe Crew team trains at Nathan Benderson Park, which will host the 2017 World Rowing Championships and is seeking volunteers.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • March 30, 2017
Rows of volunteers wanted

The 2017 World Rowing Championship committee still needs 1,100 more volunteers.

  • East County
  • News
A stadium like this one could be in Lakewood Ranch soon.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 30, 2017
APRIL FOOLS: Pro football returns to Lakewood Ranch

Big League Football will use Chinese financing to build domed stadium.

  • East County
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Jim Shortt and his son, Scott Shortt, do a little research on wines they will serve at Fine Wine and Tastings on Main.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • March 30, 2017
Wine business uncorked on Main

A new wine ‘meeting place’ opens at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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Willie Thomas of Camp Gladiator gives inspiration to Lakewood Ranch' s Maria DeCarlo.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 30, 2017
Workouts a great fit for Mall at UTC in Sarasota

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch' s B.J. "Red Dog" Maynard and Maureen Reinecke will be receiving recognition for their devotion to Manatee County' s Scouting program.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • March 30, 2017
Meet Boy Scouts' top dogs in Manatee District

Two East County residents are recognized for their long-time commitment as Boy Scout volunteers.

  • East County
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East County sports roundup: 03.30.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 30, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.30.17

East County sports roundup: 03.30.17

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Rex Jensen explained big events upcoming in Lakewood Ranch at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance luncheon at the Polo Grill & Bar.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 29, 2017
Big plans emerge for Lakewood Ranch

Possible new high school, additional developments, even water taxis unveiled by SMR President and CEO Rex Jensen.

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