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Marina and Bill Schmidt, owners of the Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch, received the President's Circle Award a few weeks ago.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 22, 2015
East County school receives leadership award

Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch earned The President’s Circle Award at a national Kiddie Academy Conference.

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  • July 22, 2015
Cops Corner East County 7.23.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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The project is slated for completion in spring 2017.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 21, 2015
$6.9 million Myakka River Bridge repair to proceed this week

One lane will remain open between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

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Lakewood Ranch resident Lynn Nagle Flood submitted this photo of a bird of paradise, taken at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 21, 2015
East County photo contest winner: July 23

Lakewood Ranch resident Lynn Nagle Flood submitted this photo of a bird of paradise, taken at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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Sixteen dogs, including great danes, are Nate's Honor Animal Rescue's newest residents.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 21, 2015
East County rescue needs supplies

Towels, dog beds, toys and paper towels: Nate's Honor Animal Rescue needs donations after taking in 16 animals over the last two days.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 21, 2015
Mustangs score with hoops camp

Eighty-three boys and girls, entering second through ninth grade, hit the court for the final week of Lakewood Ranch High’s summer basketball camp July 13 through July 16.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 21, 2015
Pirates enjoy summer slugfest

Braden River High held its third annual softball and baseball summer camp July 13 through July 16.

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Dana Laganella Gerling has owned a legal firm in Sarasota for eight years.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 21, 2015
East County lawyer receives elite reward

Dana Laganella Gerling, of Affordable Attorney, Gerling Law Group Chartered, has been selected to the 2015 Super Lawyers List.

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Kids practice ball handling during the morning basketball session.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 20, 2015
Kids warm up with Risen Savior's Mega Sports Camp

The East County Lutheran Church held its sports camp July 20-24.

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Five contestants battled it out for bragging rights, and $50.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 20, 2015
Hungry contestants devour hot dogs

Wolves Head Pizza and Wings held its first annual hot dog eating contest Saturday, July 18.

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Are you prepared to hunker down at your home during a hurricane? CERT is offering a free information session on which tools can safeguard homeowners from storms this hurricane season.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 20, 2015
Lakewood Ranch team offers tips on storm preparedness

The Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team will discuss necessary tools to safeguard homeowners from hurricanes.

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Alexandra Jefferson, 3, plays in the water.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 18, 2015
Splash Shabbat soaks Central Park

Temple Emanu-El held its annual summer event in Lakewood Ranch

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The Manatee County School District is in need of a fifth school board member.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 17, 2015
Manatee County school board seeks fifth member

After District 5 representative Mary Cantrell died, the Manatee County school board is one member short. Who will fill the seat?

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The existing University Parkway/Interstate 75 interchange is being reconfigured. The project will take about two years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2015
FDOT plans public meeting

The public will be able to view plans or the diverging diamond interchange and ask questions of the construction team.

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Blake Bennett, Pine View School senior, tries to put intensity into his sound during a master class session.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 16, 2015
Fiati Five holds master class for local high school students

Braden River High School hosted the internationally-recognized wind quintet.

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