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The Mall at UTC will house Florida's eighth Microsoft retail location.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 29, 2015
Microsoft adds a store to UTC lineup

Microsoft is opening a store at The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior Sean Fenton plays defense against Fort Meyers in a regional playoff game Thursday at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jason Clary
  • January 28, 2015
Lakewood Ranch upset by Fort Myers

Fort Myers defeats the Mustangs via penalty kicks, 2-1 (5-4)

  • East County
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This map shows the location of the future improvement.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 28, 2015
Ranch boulevard expansion approved

Sarasota County commissioners voted Wednesday to further advance plans for extending Lakewood Ranch Boulevard to Fruitville Road.

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Of the 17 county students advancing to the 60th annual State Science and Engineering Fair in March, nine are form East County.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 28, 2015
After big wins regionally, East County students head to state science competition

Nine East County students won first-place at the Lockheed Martin Manatee Regional Science and Engineering Fair recently. The troupe will advance to the 60th annual State Science and Engineering Fair, held March 31 through April 2, in Lakeland.

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Event chair Catherine strongman and model chair Jane Krombeen
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 27, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: University Park Women's Club Fashion Forward luncheon

The University Park Women's Club held its annual Oh La La Fashion Forward event on Jan. 28. The luncheon featured models in clothing from Dream Weaver on St. Armands Circle, and there was a 50/50 raffle, with proceeds donated to charity.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
Sights for stripes

Braden River High School's Jasmine Stanton knew just what to do when this year's Manatee County Fair's diary costume contest came around.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
Garden fresh

Since it sprouted about two months ago, Lakewood Ranch Main Street's first edible garden continues to grow.

  • East County
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Realtor John Swart and Larry Pearce, managing partner of Realco, are eager to begin sales at The Lakeshore, a 44-unit luxury condo project slated for the Lakewood Ranch Main Street area. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2015
Lake Uihlein condos aim high

The Lakeshore plans to offer penthouses that likely will cost more than $1.5 million.

  • East County
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Architects from Benderson Development and Hilton have worked together to create a new design, pictured here, for the University Town Center Homewood Suites. Courtesy rendering
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2015
Benderson unveils new hotel plans

The six-floor Homewood Inn and Suites is a deviation from Hilton's prototype.

  • East County
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Thirteen-year-old Sofia Uribe checks out the new computers in Carlos E. Haile Middle School's computer lab. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 27, 2015
Technology, hiring on the rise

East County schools are receiving a boost in technology and staff counts as part of the Manatee County School District's five-year strategic plan to improve the district.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
News Briefs

Tara Golf and Country Club missing $30,000; Photographers wanted to showcase county's beauty; Ancient Gun Club shoots for local event

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Daily Eats will be in the same 6,600-square-foot building on Cooper Creek Boulevard and University Parkway across from the Mall at UTC. Courtesy rendering
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 27, 2015
Tampa restaurateurs zero in on East County

The Ciccio Restaurant Group plans to open two locations in 2015. It wants to 'get in on the growth' of the area.

  • East County
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Jimmy Kuebler said his friends convinced him to give soccer a try in his senior year at the Out-of-Door Academy.
  • By Jason Clary
  • January 27, 2015
Switching positions

Jimmy Kuebler started playing soccer again as preparation for the baseball season and rediscovered his love for the sport.

  • East County
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Tito's defeated Hillcroft Sunday, at the Sarasota Polo Club, during the 12-goal match of the Maduro & Diamond Vault Cup. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
Tito's defeats Hillcroft in a Polo Club nailbiter

Tito's played Hillcroft in the Maduro & Diamond Vault Cup Sunday, at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
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The week in sports by the numbers.

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