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Trudy Gerena, senior public information specialist on the project for Manatee County, the county expects to hold a ribbon cutting for the Fort Hamer Bridge project Aug. 26.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2017
Parrish link almost complete

Target date for Fort Hamer Bridge opening is late August.

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Tara residents have fought hard to preserve their community entrance, but the development will be allowed on the three acres behind this sign at the southwest corner of Tara Boulevard and State Road 70. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 20, 2017
Tara corner may be developed

A settlement between Manatee County, developer paves way for changes.

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One person died on scene. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 20, 2017
One killed, two injured in vehicle crash

A driver pulled into the path of a speeding vehicle Monday night.

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Ladies if the Sisterhood for Good giving circle present checks to seven charities.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 19, 2017
Giving circle grants largest amount yet to charity

Sisterhood for Good gave more than $6,600 to seven nonprofits.

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Armed robbers invade home in Greenbrook.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 19, 2017
Armed robbers invade Lakewood Ranch home

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office believes the robbery was drug-related.

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Lakewood Ranch's Lori Walker. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 16, 2017
Garden club earns accolades

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Lakewood Ranch' s Scott Kessler participates in one of the many fundraisers at Ancient Oak.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 16, 2017
Ancient Oak in Lakewood Ranch set to close

Club makes final plans as site is to be developed.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2017
Congratulations to our 2016 weather and nature photo contest winner!

Stan Singer captured this shot on Longboat Key

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    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • June 16, 2017
Three things

Summer fun

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Architect Guy Peterson's home is for sale.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • June 16, 2017
Personal Space

Architect Guy Peterson’s home blends art and family living.

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood Ranch man injured in accident.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man injured in one-car accident

Driver left in serious condition after wreck occurred on Ocean Boulevard in Sarasota.

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Premier Sports Campus attracts thousands of players and spectators each year through soccer, lacrosse and other tournaments.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch developer offers Premier Sports Campus to Manatee County

The deal would require the county to build an aquatics center on neighboring land within five years.

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A marker at the entrance to GreyHawk Landing, on State Road 64, pays tribute to the late John Frye, a resident who died on a foggy morning in February 2016 while trying to cross State Road 64 at the intersection.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2017
FDOT might add more roundabouts to S.R. 64 corridor in East County

Roundabouts at Greyhawk Boulevard, Lorraine Road added to project list.

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Karen Slomba gets a kiss from Truffles, a hound miix, at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 14, 2017
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue of Lakewood Ranch joins forces to help veterans

Grant will help Nate's and Paws and Warriors pair veterans with companion pets.

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Motorcyclist dies on State Road 70 in East County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 14, 2017
Motorcyclist dies in East Manatee County accident

Pending notification of family, the 20-year-old woman who died in the accident on State Road 70 has not been identified.

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