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Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunset photo, taken near Glenn Lakes in Bradenton.
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  • January 6, 2015
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Owners of Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary Alan and Sheree Napier will stand trial at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 26.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 5, 2015
Animal abuse case heads to court Jan. 26

Alan and Sheree Napier will stand trial at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 26, at the Manatee County Courthouse.

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The park, which will sit at 7500 S.R. 64 E., will include 49 RV sites and a 1-acre lake when it opens this month.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 4, 2015
East County prepares for new RV park

A new RV park a mile east of Interstate 75 on State Road 64 East has plans for 108 sites and amenities such as a pool, recreation center and two lakes.

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The Manatee County Human Services grant benefit in-need children and families through the nonprofit organizations that serve in their communities.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 4, 2015
Ranch to host meeting for nonprofit funding

Community Services Department representatives will hold a funding application orientation meeting for local nonprofit organizations at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 16, at the United Way McClure Center, 4215 Concept Court, Lakewood Ranch.

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Tom Ellison plays the saxophone for Soul Sensations.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 1, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Motown and blues enthusiasts enjoyed music by Soul Sensations Jan. 2 at Music on Main on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 1, 2015
YEAR IN PICTURES: EAST COUNTY

Reminisce about your favorite people, places and events and view some of the most memorable photos published in the East County Observer in 2014.

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Beginning Jan. 3, Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) will launch its extension of Route 6 to service Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 1, 2015
MCAT launches Ranch route this weekend

The Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) route to Lakewood Ranch begins Jan. 3.

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Soul Sensations perform from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 1, 2015
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

From 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 2, Lakewood Ranch Main Street will house performances of Motown and blues songs by Soul Sensations during Music on Main.

  • East County
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Malcolm and Karen Ronney plan to open a new restaurant soon. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 1, 2015
Top Stories - East County: December

MacAllisters' owners will exit the business on New Year's Day.

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Hannah Figueras, Madelyn Kumar, Domenic Aluise, Victoria Sinclair and Merritt Kendzior are eager to compete. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 31, 2014
Top Stories - East County: November

East County students left today for the F1 in Schools World Finals.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 30, 2014
Top Stories - East County: October

Benderson Development bought a 7.5-acre parcel owned by Dillard's at Southgate Mall, following another purchase near Pelican Plaza.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2014
Menorah memories

Residents of the Windsor of Lakewood Ranch and their families celebrated the first day of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, with the lighting of the Hanukkah menorah Dec. 17.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2014
Delectable menu

Lakewood Ranch Director of Operations Ryan Heise acknowledges that stormwater retention education is boring business.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2014
Haven happenings

Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities has plenty to be happy about this holiday season.

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Freedom Elementary School's Isabella Pasquale says she loves to read, but she doesn’t have a favorite book or author. In her spare time, she also enjoys playing softball. Photo by Pam Eubanks
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 29, 2014
Child starts youth library

When 9-year-old Isabella Pasquale moved to Heritage Harbour last summer, she heard it had a community library.

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