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Jim Hill is interested in serving on the county level to represent Lakewood Ranch on growth matters coming before the Manatee County Planning Commission. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 1, 2014
Hill sees planning vacancies as opportunity

Jim Hill believes vacancies on a planning board should be an eye opener for residents to help manage growth in the Ranch.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 1, 2014
Sidelines

Lakewood Ranch gym opens new facility; Cougars suffer first loss; ODA tees off in tri-match; Golfers win championship

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 1, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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Christian Cotter submitted this photo, taken on an old railroad grade trail east of I-75.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2014
Weather: East County

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Lennar's Cambridge Grande model, in Bridgewater, features 3,025 square feet of space, three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and a three-car garage. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 1, 2014
Ranch prepares for annual Tour of Homes

This year's event features 30 model homes and 11 builders in six communities within Lakewood Ranch.

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Braden Woods resident Braden Chandler was named Braden River's new varsity boys soccer coach Sept. 26. Photo by Jen Blanco
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 1, 2014
Familiar Face

Braden Chandler coached the Braden River boys soccer team from 2005 to 2009. He returns to the post this season after a stint with a major league soccer team.

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This home at 13623 Legends Walk Terrace has five bedrooms, fourth baths, a pool and 4,476 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.21 million. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 1, 2014
The Concession home sells for $1.8 million

A home in Concession tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
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The schoolhouse still has original and donated desks inside. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 1, 2014
Community school house celebrates 100th birthday

Built in 1914, the Old Miakka Schoolhouse still stands as a symbol of a rural community in eastern Sarasota County.

  • East County
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Ciliana Jean, Mandkhai Zorigt and Nicole Juliano
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Maison Blanche Farm to Fork Dinner

Guests gathered for the Maison Blanche Farm to Fork final dinner prepared by Chef Jose Martinez and USFSM Hospitality students Tuesday, Sept. 30, at USFM Culinary Innovation Lab in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Siesta Key
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Jose Torres, Sarah Morgan and Kathy and Dr. Jim Demler
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Maison Blanche Farm to Fork

Guests took a tour of Sweetgrass Farms before enjoying a meal on site during the 'Maison Blanche Farm to Fork' food and wine experience Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Sweetgrass Farms.

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Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 6 Vice Chairman Jim Hill uses a tablet during a meeting. Photo by Pam Eubanks
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2014
Town Hall improves document access

Town Hall invested $3,500 for 11 tablets, and already the savings are adding up.

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The building has been vacant for three years.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2014
Meals on Wheels PLUS acquires building

The new East County site will house Meals on Wheels' adult day services program.

  • East County
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The event was slated for Oct. 3 through Oct. 5.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2014
Balloon festival canceled

Organizers cancelled the Florida Balloon Festival late Sunday.

  • East County
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Citizens for Sunshine attorney Andrea Mogensen filed a lawsuit against the district for hiring community security officials to serve area elementary schools.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 29, 2014
Manatee County School District sued over school security officials

The Citizens for Sunshine group sued the Manatee County School District for its approval process of hiring armed guards at area elementary schools.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2014
County to reopen Upper Manatee River Road

Manatee County closed Upper Manatee River Road, at Rye Road, Sunday because of flooding.

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