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  • January 20, 2015
All teed up

Neal Communities is adding a little swing to B.D. Gullett Elementary School's Neal Communities Golf Challenge.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2015
Tooth time

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Dental Medicine is offering free dental screenings for a limited time.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2015
Hole-in-one

The Legacy Men's Golf Association last month presented a $10,000 check to the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund during a special ceremony at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

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  • January 20, 2015
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Amad Brayboy, Chase Maasdorp and Kolbe Ward rely on each other on and off the court as teammates and best friends. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 20, 2015
Basketball diaries

Kolbe Ward's return to the Out-of-Door Academy in August meant reuniting three friends whose close connection translates to clear communication on the court.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2015
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • By Mike Finney
  • January 20, 2015
My View: Will monorail work on University Parkway?

A Lakewood Ranch resident proposes a new solution for University Parkway traffic.

  • East County
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Debbie Huckaby is starting up East County's first bird rescue — Birds of Paradise Sanctuary & Rescue. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 20, 2015
New neighbors

Debbie Huckaby believes a move to East County will inspire residents to flock to her new Birds of Paradise Sanctuary.

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A new permit allows the Ranch to specify which gators stay put.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 20, 2015
Ranch seeks gator permit

Town Hall officials seek more control over gator removal to prevent poaching.

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Cars back up at the Balmoral Woods Boulevard gate onto Lakewood Ranch Boulevard Jan. 16. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 20, 2015
The gate debate: Will it end?

IDA supervisors hope to put the issue to rest even though some districts want tighter control of gates. that sit on public roads.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 20, 2015
Ranch considers info center

Wanted: A retired Ranch resident architect to review and give feedback for a possible Summerfield Info Center purchase from SMR.

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A University of Florida graduate, Vishal Kakkad oversees every traffic signal and camera in Manatee and Sarasota counties, along with his team of 17 members. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 20, 2015
Red, green or yellow?

East County resident Vishal Kakkad controls the traffic you sit in on a daily basis throughout Manatee County.

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Shirley Kelley of Sarasota hits a putt that approaches the green Tuesday at The Palm-Aire Country Club. Photo by Jason Clary
  • By Jason Clary
  • January 20, 2015
Palm Aire announces LPGA November event

An LPGA Legends Tour championship, along with hotel bed revenue and visitors, is heading for East County.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 20, 2015
Freshman's email sparks volunteer program

Lakewood Ranch High freshman Courtney Joseph sees the task as a way to experience work in the public sector.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2015
News Briefs

County holds I-75 overpass workshop next week; County wins suit on dam repairs last week; Economist sees growth in Manatee County

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