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Keith Pandeloglou hopes his business incubator will be the "un-office" for his clients — more than just a place to work, a place with a community spirit and a collaborative attitude.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 13, 2016
New idea hatches for Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Business incubator lands final open suite.

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The Sarasota Crew will compete with 18 other clubs from across the state in the FSRA Sculling Championships April 16 and April 17, at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 13, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

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Lily Potter carefully rethreads the needle before sewing a hem on the plastic bag.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 13, 2016
Recycling becomes fashionable in Manatee County Library System

Library's fashion show displays teenagers' ingenuity.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 13, 2016
Cops Corner 4.7.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 13, 2016
Cops Corner 4.14.2016

Comical crime reports from around the area.

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This aerial shot shows Rye Road intersecting with State Road 64. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2016
Manatee commission considers Rye Road speed limit change

The item will go for a vote May 10.

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The Manatee County School Board plans to discuss impact fees at its meeting tonight.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 12, 2016
Manatee County School Board to revisit impact fees

The board might decide to amend tying its impact fee schedule to the half-cent sales tax.

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Photo courtesy of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 12, 2016
UPDATE: I-75 in Sarasota County reopens after morning crash

A dump truck overturned and caught fire; the driver escaped with no injury.

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Hungary's Peter Nagy won a thrilling three-set tiebreaker in his final qualifying match April 11.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 11, 2016
Sarasota Open's main draw gets underway

The 2016 White Sands Realty/Joey Gratton Sarasota Open will continue through April 17.

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Dr. Diana Greene has been the superintendent of the Manatee County School District for nearly a year.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 11, 2016
Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene receives one-year review

The Manatee County School Board gave the superintendent 'Above Expectations' ratings.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 11, 2016
Lakewood gears up for coed summer hoops camp

Lakewood Ranch High will hold its annual summer basketball camp for four weeks.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 9, 2016
East County puts 'my' in hometown fest

The event raised funds for the Sertoma Club and other charities.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 9, 2016
Dogs guide fundraising efforts

The first-time Lakewood Ranch walkathon raised more than $120,000 for Southeastern Guide Dogs.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch walks for diabetes research

The JDRF Walk to Cure raised more than $183,000.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 8, 2016
East County weather page photo: April 7

Susan DeVictor submitted this photo of a sandhill crane feeding its chicks on Hidden River Trail in Lakewood Ranch.

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