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Lynn Flood, of Lakewood Ranch, submitted this photo taken at a botanical garden in Palma Sola.
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  • October 15, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Oct. 15

Lynn Flood, of Lakewood Ranch, submitted this photo taken at a botanical garden in Palma Sola.

  • East County
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 15, 2015
CDD 5 approves additional palm trimming

The board voted to switch back to a twice-yearly trimming schedule.

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Outgoing Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey welcomes incoming Executive Director Anne Ross, who attended board meetings on a vacation day.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2015
Lakewood Ranch exec terms finalized

IDA supervisors approved contract terms with Anne Ross.

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Suzanne and Don Gangnagel review the 10-year master plan for Community Haven.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 15, 2015
Community Haven hosts Around the World in 80 Days event

To raise funds for its new Haven Industries Vocational Center, Community Haven hosted a multi-cultural event.

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Managing editor Jay Heater will be writing a weekly column for the East County Observer
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  • Jay Heater
  • October 15, 2015
Turn up the Heat

New managing editor lands in East County, needs your help

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Courtesy photo.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 15, 2015
HGTV real estate workshop comes to Lakewood Ranch

The Polo Grill will host the event Wednesday, Oct. 28.

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Only seven county governments in the state have higher or equal credit ratings to Manatee County.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 14, 2015
Manatee County ranks in top 5% for credit rating

Try Independent credit ratings company only ranked seven other county governments — out of 66 — ahead of Manatee.

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Ron Myers, left, with a handful of children from a water project community in Peru. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 14, 2015
Conversation with Ron Myers

The Waterlefe resident is the chairman of the Clean Water Committee for the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch and is passionate about the mission.

  • East County
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Anne Ross said her favorite hobby was kayaking during her introductory speech at Town Hall during the candidate meet-and-greet held Wednesday, Oct. 7.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2015
Lakewood Ranch IDA makes its choice

Panther Ridge's Anne Ross fills Town Hall executive director role.

  • East County
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Friends placed a copy of this photograph of Brendan Shreve and Jared Duran at the site of their death.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2015
East County celebrates lives of Lakewood Ranch students

Brendan Shreve and Jared Duran died tragically Oct. 10.

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Murray Homes' The Resolute model is located in The Vineyards section of The Lake Club. It features 3,984 square feet and is priced at $1.98 million. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2015
Builders showcase Lakewood Ranch offerings

The 18th annual Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes kicks off Oct. 16.

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Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Executive Director Heather Kasten and Board Chairman David Fink believe the organization's new mission statement and tagline better define the organization and its goals.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance membership shows uptick

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance also has a new mission statement.

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CH6 Managing Partner Chris Schaeffer said turnout for Rosedale's member and resident meetings Oct. 2 exceeded turnout for any of the other facilities his group has purchased. "The feedback I got from the meetings was, 'We're thrilled you're here."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2015
Owners set new course for Rosedale

The Golf Club's new owners plan $1 million in first-year improvements.

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CDD 2 Supervisor Mike Finney believes a parking ordinance could help solve an enforcement issue on district sidewalks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2015
Lakewood Ranch CDDs consider towing ordinance

Supervisors up ante to keep parked vehicles off sidewalks

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 14, 2015
10.15.2015 Cops Corner

Crime reports from around the area.

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