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East County

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  • Jack Short
  • December 14, 2015
Whole Foods, Wawa locations face zoning issues

Sarasota County staff have recommended against allowing a developer to remove wetlands for the proposed University Station.

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If the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization's outlook is correct, projected transportation funding will fall far short of the amount needed to build a strong infrastructure.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 14, 2015
Transportation plan could depend on finding new funding sources

MPO approves its strategic mobility plan.

  • East County
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Fellow Braden Woods residents Ray Geisler and Gail and Tom Myers review Neal Communities concept plan of the 31-home subdivision. Since the developer has not yet applied to the county for the rezone, the concept plan is not solidified.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 14, 2015
Neal Communities presents plans for 31 homes between Braden Woods and River Club

The developer held a neighborhood meeting Monday to gauge neighborhood opinions.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 14, 2015
County staff proposes enforceable ban on Hidden River Trail Road bicycling

Commissioners will vote on holding a public meeting at Tuesday’s meeting.

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Jeanne and John Larranaga, or Mrs. Claus and Santa, pose with Hannah and Haven Wood.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 14, 2015
Heritage Harbour families celebrate Christmas early

Breakfast with Santa attendees enjoyed pancakes and sausage, crafts and photos with Santa Claus at annual Breakfast for Santa.

  • East County
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Mary Anne Maginot teaches math at Nolan Middle School.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 14, 2015
Nolan Middle teacher selected as Educator of the Year finalist

Math teacher Mary Ann Maginot is among four teachers in the running for the Excellence in Education Awards.

  • East County
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Hunter Reed won the 120-pound weight class to help lead the Lakewood Ranch High wrestling team to a first-place finish at the 21st Annual Cougar Invitational Dec. 11 and Dec. 12.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 14, 2015
Mustangs win Cougar Invite

The Lakewood Ranch High wrestling team won the 21-team tournament Dec. 11 and Dec. 12.

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New owner Jon Whittemore reads a plaque dedicated to course designer Arnold Palmer at Legacy Golf Club of Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 12, 2015
On course to a brighter future

New owners say personal attention will make the difference at Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch kids Devin Raines, left, finishes up his cookie while Alexa Thornton, right, takes a bite. "It's good!" she said.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 11, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Main Street fills with holiday cheer

Community Activities held its annual Holidays around the Ranch Friday.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 11, 2015
Pirates hoops to hold Pancake Breakfast

The Braden River High boys basketball team will host an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast Dec. 12.

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The event includes a flashlight night walk, where attendees can admire the 12 Days of Christmas displays at Lake Manatee State Park. Courtesy photo by Rosalie Coddington.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 11, 2015
Weekend Best Bet: Holiday Reflections at the Lake

Lake Manatee State Park hosts first annual holiday family event.

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Samantha Crawford, Bea Kelly, Sarah Johnson, Patty McGuire and Emma Diner with Sarasota Sings provided entertainment for the holiday luncheon.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 11, 2015
Palm-Aire Women's Club hosts holiday luncheon

The members filled the country club will festivity Friday, Dec. 11.

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FDOT anticipates temporary detour routes on University Parkway at I-75, exit 213, interchange at night and overnight from Dec. 14 through Dec. 17.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 11, 2015
FDOT announces I-75 and University Parkway detours, closures

Construction on the Diverging Diamond Interchange will cause traffic interruptions Dec. 14 through Dec. 17.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 11, 2015
Mustangs notch district win

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team topped Sarasota 4-1 Dec. 10.

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Amelia Villa Mosqueda and Chiara Diaz play Ralph the Reindeer and the Candy Cane Kid.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 11, 2015
Willis Elementary hosts holiday hoedown

The school's Western-themed winter play was held Thursday, Nov. 10.

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