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Teachers Susan Hagerman, first-grade, Pat Knowlton, art, and Deb Peterson, kindergarten, supervise the scoop station.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 12, 2015
Tara Elementary parents, students socialize over scoops

The Parent Teacher Organization hosted the annual Ice Cream Social Friday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 11, 2015
East County, Wawa is here

The newest location opened Thursday, Sept. 10, on State Road 64.

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Town Hall Operations Director Ryan Heise receives an award from Inter-District Authority Chairman Tom Green.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 11, 2015
IDA celebrates leadership

The organization held a reception for two top-level employees leaving for other jobs.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 11, 2015
Community Fund celebrates new donors

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund added the names of four new funds to its marker on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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Monica Mingote, of Bradenton, submitted this photo of a family of birds enjoying lunch at the Preserve Golf Club.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Sept. 10

Monica Mingote, of Bradenton, submitted this photo of a family of birds enjoying lunch at the Preserve Golf Club.

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Tom Freiwald submitted this photo of a bald eagle that visited Spanish Main Yacht Club.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: Sept. 10

Tom Freiwald submitted this photo of a bald eagle that visited Spanish Main Yacht Club on Longboat Key.

  • East County
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Kyle Davenport shows off his eccentric costume for the photo booth.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 10, 2015
Braden River Middle School students glow up the gym

The school held a special dance for participants of an academic program.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 10, 2015
Mustangs win quad match

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team improved to 11-2 Sept. 9.

  • East County
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Cafeteria employee Wendy Banks serves up fresh fruit to kindergarten students.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 10, 2015
Food for thought

East County students sound off on the school district's 52109 program, which stresses the importance of rest, a balanced diet and physical activity.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 9, 2015
School Board reviews survey results

Board members brainstormed on areas to improve within the district based on a two-pronged survey completed in August.

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4717 Mainsail Dr., Bradenton
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 9, 2015
Cypress Creek Estates home sells for $632,500

Find out what homes sold for in your neighborhood.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch libero Ande McDonald passes the ball back up to a teammate.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 9, 2015
Mustangs fall in opener

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team fell to Riverview 3-0 in its season opener Sept. 2.

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Developer Carlos Beruff says he could invest money for the Port Harbour Parkway extension into other projects, but prefers to spend the money now if it prevents tearing up newly built portions of Upper Manatee River Road later.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 9, 2015
Medallion advances Moore's Dairy site project

Developer Carlos Beruff plans to coordinate the extension of Port Harbour Parkway with improvements to Upper Manatee River Road.

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The Hyatt Place Lakewood Ranch will feature a specially-lit "sail" to make it a beacon from Interstate 75. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 9, 2015
Hoteliers plan Hyatt in Lakewood Ranch

The hotel will be the same prototype as the Hyatt-brand hotel located by Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • East County
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In his spare time, Paul Chetlain enjoys exercising, surfing and free diving, among other activities.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 9, 2015
IDA promotes manager

The Lakewood Ranch IDA didn't have to look far for its next operations manager.

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