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More than half of The Mall at University Town Center's shops and dining spots will be unique to the Bradenton and Sarasota markets.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 9, 2014
Mall to house stores, restaurants unique to East County

When The Mall at University Town Center opens Oct. 16, it will unveil more than 100 shopping and dining destinations, over half of which will be unique to the Bradenton-Sarasota markets.

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Lakewood Ranch Boulevard currently runs from State Road 64 south to about Professional Parkway.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 9, 2014
Sarasota OKs Lakewood Ranch Boulevard alignment

Sarasota County commissioners approved Wednesday an alignment for extending Lakewood Ranch Boulevard south to Fruitville Road.

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Heritage Harbour South may soon have a Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputy issuing tickets to speeders.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 9, 2014
Heritage Harbour South CDD explores speed enforcement options

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District is reaching out to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office about bringing deputies to issue tickets to speeders.

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Individuals interested in the school district's director of safety and security position must possess a bachelor's degree and have a minimum of 10 years of experience in law enforcement or private sector security management, among other requirements.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 9, 2014
Manatee School District vets security director candidates

Through 4 p.m. Oct. 9, the Manatee County School District will interview candidates for its director of safety and security position.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Andy Cohen of Persson & Cohen, P.A. and Don O'Leary, East Manatee fire commissioner
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted the "Clearing the Air on Medical Marijuana" form today at the Polo Grill Fete Ballroom. The event featured a panel of experts on the subject that discussed potential business implications should Amendment 2 pass.

  • East County
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  • October 8, 2014
Our View

The amendments

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Braden River students celebrate during the Pirates' 49-12 district victory over Sarasota Oct. 2. Photos by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2014
School pride

Close to 250 students pack the student section, also known as Section E, to cheer on the Braden River football team every Friday night.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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  • October 8, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

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  • October 8, 2014
Sidelines

Bulldogs battle Wildcats in wet weather; Lady Cougars tame Lady Thunder; Mustangs tee off in Qdoba tourney

  • East County
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  • David Conway
  • October 8, 2014
Pentathlon works to step up its game with 2015 event

Local pentathlon leaders hope to capitalize on the experience of hosting this year's World Cup.

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NATIONAL NEWS. Miles and Joyce Toler pause to take in the scenery at Yosemite National Park. The stop was one of ten national parks the couple visited on their trip.
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  • October 8, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Voting is now open for the 2014 “It’s Read Everywhere” contest. Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to vote for your favorite entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

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  • October 8, 2014
Rotary uncorks fun for charity event

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch has started ticket sales for its new Uncorked fundraising event.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2014
Teenager's reflexes capture rare sight

Thirteen-year-old Dylan Spofford has an eagle's eye and great reflexes.

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