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  • May 28, 2015
First Watch buys 114-­location chain

First Watch, a leading breakfast, brunch and lunch chain will now have more than 250 locations after buying The Egg & I.

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Rita Zuchelli submitted this photo of birds taking flight at sunrise, taken near Nathan Benderson Park.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 27, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: May 28

Sarasota photo contest winner: May 28

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Christina Mohr leads the graduates into the classroom for the ceremony.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 27, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Mini-Mustangs gallop to graduation

Fifteen students graduated from the Lakewood Ranch High School preschool program in which high school students assist kids in learning and interacting.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 27, 2015
Bashaw Elementary explores America for art and music festival

Artwork and music filled the halls during the festival Thursday, May 21.

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Major League Football officials say Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch, with its 22 fields, nine of which are lighted, are enticing for a future headquarters site. File photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 27, 2015
New football league eyes Ranch for headquarters

Major League Football is scouting the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch for its headquarters and training facilities.

  • East County
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Dr. Diana Greene will be the superintendent of the Manatee County School District for at least one year.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 27, 2015
Manatee County School Board hires new superintendent

The Manatee County School Board, Manatee County School District chose Dr. Diana Greene as its interim, full-time superintendent May 26.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 27, 2015
We want your stories for our Fourth of July tribute!

The Observer is preparing a tribute to the Greatest Generation for the Fourth of July in observance of the 70-year anniversary of the end of World War II.

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This home at 8006 Collingwood Court has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,581 square feet of living area. It sold for $830,000. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 27, 2015
Richmond Park home sells for $830,000

A home in Richmond Park tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Nature lover Joe Sidiski walks trails weekly at state parks with his wife, Bonnie. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 27, 2015
Conversation with Joe Sidiski

Joe Sidiski’s love for ponds, wildlife and all things nature didn’t start in 2004, when he moved to the Greenbrook community.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 27, 2015
Sidelines

Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics wins gold; Esplanade launches tennis program; Pirates prep for summer camp; Ellenton Ice names new coach

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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 27, 2015
Sound off: Steube, Gonzalez, Gause

Reps. Greg Steube and Julio Gonzalez and School Board Chairman Bob Gause discuss top issues with the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 27, 2015
Cops Corner 5.28.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 27, 2015
Central Park: The seven-member wonder

Meet those who make up the community’s first resident-led HOA board.

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Bradenton Christian shortstop David Hinkel will continue his baseball career next year at Southeastern University, in Lakeland. Photo by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 27, 2015
Streaking Slugfest

Bradenton Christian’s David Hinkel posted a 25-game hitting streak this season while leading the team in batting average.

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Pig trapper regulations were sparked by a recently adopted alligator trapping permit system in Lakewood Ranch. Photo courtesy of Florida Fish & WildlifeConservation Commission
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 27, 2015
Feral hog population rebounds in Edgewater

CDD 2 residents want to stop the feral pig population from flying out of control.

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