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Thunder by the Bay has drawn complaints from downtown Sarasota merchants and residents.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 15, 2016
Thunder by the Bay could roll into Lakewood Ranch

Organizers of motorcycle event are set to announce sites for the 2017 event.

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Bradenton's Katie Taaffe, who battles arthritis, listens to speakers during the Kickoff Luncheon for the Jingle Bell Run on Wednesday in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 14, 2016
Kickoff for Jingle Bell Run includes a closer look at arthritis

Crowd learns awareness is a key goal of the Lakewood Main Street event.

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  • Jay Heater
  • September 14, 2016
Cops Corner: East County 09.14.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

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East County resident Jack Williams, center in sport coat, remains unconvinced that Manatee County should have a new half-cent sales tax.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2016
Sales tax arguments take center stage

Timing, transparency issues of debate for half-cent sales tax proposals.

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The meetings will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 13, 2016
Manatee County to approve budget Thursday

A mining rezone request has been postponed to Sept. 29.

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Nick Cannavo
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 12, 2016
SANCA adds to roster

The organization has hired Nick Cannavo.

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David Baker, the director of operations, and Jennifer Bledsoe, the general manager, were busy handing out free salads and sandwiches on Saturday night at Newk's Eatery.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 10, 2016
Newk's ready to open on University Parkway

First 100 customers on Monday will receive gifts.

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Cheryl Track, 49, with her friend Anne Swartz, 51, smile as they take their last steps before finishing the Heart Walk.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 10, 2016
Walkers raise more than $200,000 for American Heart Association.

Participants on track for a cure at Nathan Benderson Park.

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Fifth-grader Gavin Garner presents Old Glory.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 9, 2016
Foundations Academy celebrates Patriot Day

Montessori Academy in Lakewood Ranch adds bike rides to the festivities.

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Rachael Natalie Leahy
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 9, 2016
UPDATE: Murder-for-hire suspect from Palm Aire

Manatee County Sheriff's office thwarts murder scheme

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Manatee County Sheriff's Office charges Rachael Natalie Leahy with solicitation for murder.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 8, 2016
Manatee County Sheriff's Office thwarts murder for hire

South Manatee County woman arrested after agreeing to pay undercover deputy $5,000 to have her ex-husband murdered.

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Angad Singh, a USF graduate assistant, prepares a pork tenderloin tapas for "Bulls Bistro."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 8, 2016
'Bulls Bistro' debuts on Lakewood Main Street

USF Innovation Lab hosts Thursday program that showcases students' and instructors' talents.

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Bruce Silverman captured this shot of a baby turtle in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2016
East County weather page photo: Sept. 8

Bruce Silverman captured this shot of a baby turtle in Lakewood Ranch.

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Katy Rose Olive Oils in Lakewood Ranch will close.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 8, 2016
Katy Rose Olive Oils to close in Lakewood Ranch

Owners head toward retirement with Farewell Wine Tasting event.

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Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch is known for keeping kids busy with its assortment of sports programs, but now it is going to offer a movie night.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 7, 2016
Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch hosts movie night

'The Sandlot' is the first kids-friendly offering on Sept. 30.

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