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  • Observer Staff
  • December 2, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The eastbound right hand turn lane on State Road 70 at Lakewood Ranch Boulevard was closed off today so crews could work to dig holes for a new mast arm signal intersection.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 2, 2014
Busy intersection prepares for new signals

The intersection of State Road 70 and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard is undergoing a project that will replace the wire arm intersection with new mast arms.

  • East County
  • News
A landscape crew works to remove shrubbery Wednesday to make room for a new herb garden that will sit in front of the USF Sarasota-Manatee Culinary Innovation Lab.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 2, 2014
Herb garden coming to Main Street

A University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Edible Garden is being planted on Lakewood Ranch Main Street this weekend.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 2, 2014
Like minds

Stacy Rosenberg and her son, Logan, may have more in common than they realize, such as their taste in books.

  • East County
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Donna Soda and Lorraine Diorio
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 2, 2014
Holiday offerings

Two East County businesses appealed to customers' sweet teeth on the eve of Thanksgiving.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lisa Hoffman is averaging 21.3 points per game in the last three games. File photos
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 2, 2014
Sharp shooter

The Out-of-Door Academy senior forward Lisa Hoffman scored a career-high 33 points Nov. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gwen and Marion West live in Mote Ranch. Marion holds a replica of the P-51 planes flown by the Tuskegee Airmen. Photos by Amanda Morales
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 2, 2014
Service for victory

Marion West served with the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II before returning to fight for his rights here at home.

  • Sarasota
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Maggie Feix was named the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs’ new softball coach.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 2, 2014
Coaching change

Maggie Feix enjoys the competitive spirit of her new team.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 2, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The Observer counts down the top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
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CDD Vice Chairwoman Michelle Patterson hopes more cooperation can result from the new Heritage Harbour South board. File photo
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 2, 2014
Heritage Harbour seeks change

Heritage Harbour CDD board plans for more resident input.

  • East County
  • News
Two sandhill cranes force drivers to maneuver around them Nov. 26.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 2, 2014
Crane crashers

Sandhill cranes will jump in your car, block roads and tap on your windows. Get used to it - they're here to stay.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 2, 2014
News Briefs

UTC site changes considered this week; School District will increase staff, supplies

  • East County
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Slipstream members Victoria Sinclair, Hannah Figueras, Domenic Aluise, Merritt Kendzior and Madelyn Kumar show off their car. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 2, 2014
Slipstream takes fourth place in car competition

East County students clinched a top marketing award through collaboration and long-range planning efforts.

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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 2, 2014
Mall wars

The retail landscape in the Sarasota-Manatee market shifted significantly when The Mall at University Town Center opened in north Sarasota County Oct. 16.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 2, 2014
Sidelines

Twelve local skaters headed to nationals; Hockey tournament arrives in Ellenton this week; Rosedale to offer golf instruction for women; University Place cardio tennis registration open

  • East County
  • Sports
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