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Sales tax revenues are slated for repairs and replacement of playground equipment and other needs. John Marble Park, pictured here, will receive several improvements. File photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2016
Manatee County forming sales tax oversight committee

Residents of unincorporated Manatee can apply through Jan. 6.

  • East County
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East County Weekend Roundup: 12.19.16
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 19, 2016
East County Weekend Roundup: 12.19.16

A successful basketball weekend for the area's trio of schools.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ashley Murnen portrays Baloo, the bear, in "The Jungle Book." Photo by Sorcha Augustine.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 19, 2016
Creatures great and small highlight student performances

Woodland Fine Arts Academy presented three shows for audiences.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 16, 2016
Walkin' down Candy Cane Lane

Willis Elementary holiday show celebrates diversity.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 15, 2016
East County weather page photo: Dec. 15

Mary Tygh Parks captured this photo of a limpkin that was hanging out in Myakka River State Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Officials from Zilber, Homes by Towne and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch cut a ceremonial ribbon Dec. 14.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 15, 2016
Echo Lake Apartments opens in Lakewood Ranch

The complex is designed with lifestyle in mind.

  • East County
  • News
East County Thursday Roundup: 12.15.16
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 15, 2016
East County Thursday Roundup: 12.15.16

Golf results dominated the slate.

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    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • December 14, 2016
Inspirational performance by Girl Scouts hits home for Lakewood Ranch seniors

About 40 Girl Scouts appeared at an Elderly home, offering them a sweet Christmas gift.

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The Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch is in the planning process of a 6 million dollar facelift to become a new EVEN Health and Wellness Hotel.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • December 14, 2016
Hotel plans debut in Lakewood Ranch

The Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch has quite the plan in the works.

  • East County
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Dr. Miguel Pelayo said David Norris had "fire in his eyes" during treatment and his wife, Bobbi, was always there by his side.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 14, 2016
Act of kindness blankets Lakewood Ranch medical office

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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Jaymie Klauber takes care of her seven thoroughbreds on her ranch at the Polo Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 14, 2016
Polo in Lakewood Ranch could be ride of your life

Local restaurateur consumed by her love of polo.

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The women's 50 and over Lakewood Ranch tennis team of Lorraine Varone, Karen Nicholson, Marybeth Hennessy, Marcia Caplan, Heidi Cox and Anna Seal won the USTA 7.5 Combo Sectional Championship in Daytona Beach on Dec. 11. Photo courtesy Karen Nicholson.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 14, 2016
East County Wednesday Roundup: 12.14.16

A tennis championship highlights the first half of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Florida Railroad Museum spokesman Jim Zientara, of Lakewood Ranch, has helped increase the train's annual ridership from 30,000 to more than 53,000 since 2014.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2016
Local man expresses love of railroad

Lakewood Ranch man goes full steam ahead with railroad hobby

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch juniors Emma and Sarah Fazio. Photo courtesy Carlton Hadley Jr.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 14, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 12.14.16

East County High 5 Moments: 12.14.16

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The junior team and coaches.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 14, 2016
Mustang "fillies" tackle the football world

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Nicholas Quintero, Conner King, Greyson Alexander and Lucas Matallana are campout ready with snacks, a lantern and even a headlamp.
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