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Florida Power and Light line specialist Johnny Allison has the automated lateral switch he is about to install on the 4100 block of 45th Street East in Bradenton.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 20, 2016
Florida Power and Light switch should power improvements

New Smart Grid technology installed for William H. Bashaw and surrounding community.

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This model home is located in Lakewood Ranch's first age-restricted community, Del Webb.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch home sales strong

Sales put it in the top five of master-planned communities nationally so far this year.

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Another body found in eastern Manatee County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 20, 2016
UPDATE: Sheriff's Office arrests murder suspect in Sarasota

Sheriff's office suspects homicide in case of body found in Parrish.

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  • Jay Heater
  • July 20, 2016
Premier Sports scores big with new facilities

Addition of showcase field will provide centerpiece for marketing.

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Author Lee Moran, an 84-year-old Mote Ranch resident, didn't begin to pursue his writing career until he was 75.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 18, 2016
East County ‘word man’ tumbles into new career

Mote Ranch resident is the perfect type to write stories at age 84.

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Pelicans are among the wildlife using Roberts Bay Islands, which could become a Critical Wildlife Area.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 18, 2016
Celery Fields hosts Roberts Bay Islands workshop

Florida Fish and Wildlife considers making Roberts Bay Islands a Critical Wildlife Area.

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Body found in Lakewood Ranch identified.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 17, 2016
Body found at Lakewood Ranch church identified

Law enforcement officials suspect East Fort Myers man was killed in Lee County, then dumped.

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A body was found near a church dumpster in Lakewood Ranch on Friday afternoon.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 15, 2016
Body found near church dumpster in Lakewood Ranch

No identification of an unknown male found at Our Lady of the Angels.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 15, 2016
Country Club Village home sells for $1.2 million

Built in 2007, 13404 Matanzas Place has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,323 square feet of living area.

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Jeannie Sparks captured a shot of these black-bellied whistling ducks and ducklings at a marsh in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2016
East County weather page photo: July 14

Jeannie Sparks captured a shot of these black-bellied whistling ducks and ducklings at a marsh in Lakewood Ranch.

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The 4.8-acre campus is listed at $2.295 million and includes all buildings, furniture and appliances.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 13, 2016
NewGate takes swing at expansion in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota Montessori school makes offer on former Center for Building Hope property.

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The Out-of-Door Academy eighth-grader Saraiah Walkes, front, will lead the Academy of Maximum Performance track club, including Keymani Dillingham, Aliyah Cunningham and Priscilla Miller, into the 2016 AAU Junior Olympics July 30 through Aug. 6, in Housto
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 13, 2016
ODA eighth-grader racks up national track awards

ODA eighth-grader piles up national track and field awards.

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Haile Middle School seventh-grader Kaylee Kehler dribbles to the basket during the Nike Girls Basketball Camp July 6, at Lakewood Ranch High.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 13, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Nike Basketball Camp gives girls a place to hone their skills.

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On July 7, former Braden River High outfielder Myles Straw was named the Quad Cities River Bandits’ Player of the Month for June after batting .326 with six stolen bases. (courtesy Sean Flynn Photography)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 13, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 07.14.16

East County High 5 Moments: 07.14.16

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Pam Eubanks The Sarasota County property appraiser’s website lists the 4.8 acres and buildings that used to house Center for Building Hope as worth $2.43 million in 2015.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 13, 2016
Private school eyes Lakewood Ranch site

NewGate Montessori has contract to buy former Center for Building Hope property.

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