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The proposed double diverging diamond design is projected to cost about $60 million.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 23, 2014
Legislature axes funds for I-75 fix

To accelerate the start of improvements, FDOT may need to find other funding sources.

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The Manatee County Sheriff's Office charged Alan and Sheree Napier with 15 counts of aggravated animal cruelty, and charged Alan Napier with one count of fraud, April 17. (Photo by Pam Eubanks)
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 23, 2014
Napiers face cruelty charges

For Manatee County Public Safety Director Ron Koper, the latest development in an East County animal cruelty case is welcome news.

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  • April 23, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Diverging diamond is a partial traffic solution

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This photo, taken April 3, shows the interior of the mall concourse from the second floor. Courtesy of Taubman Centers
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 23, 2014
Mall at UTC takes shape

The evolution of anchor spaces and the installation of a major road signal progress.

  • East County
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Heather and Matt Hols-worth, with Dick Vitale, and their daughter, Lacey. Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2014
News Briefs

School district hires new finance director; Dick Vitale raises funds for cancer research

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The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Board of Directors held its first meeting April 16, in a conference room in its new office, located in the MGA Professional Center. (Photo by Josh Siegel)
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 23, 2014
Alliance moves into new home

A few days after the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance moved into its office, its board has found a new executive director.

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Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 23, 2014
Peridia golf course receives makeover

Peridia Golf and Country Club will close for renovations starting May 5.

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Jess Mears, the clerk to the CDD boards, swears in Jerry Twiggs, left. (Photo by Josh Siegel)
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 23, 2014
Ranch CDD 2 swears in new board supervisor

Jerry Twiggs will fill the Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 2 seat vacated by Kathleen Grant, who resigned in March.

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A project to widen a 2.5-mile section of State Road 64 from four to six lanes in the East County is nearly complete, after more than two years of construction. (Photo by Amanda Sebastiano)
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 23, 2014
Officials say State Road 64 expansion almost finished

After more than two years of slowed traffic into and outside the 7-Eleven gas station on State Road 64, Sharon Swigger welcomes the removal of orange traffic cones outside the station's doors.

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Andrew Spehr, a recipient of a heart transplant, and Rita Smith spoke on behalf of LifeLink, a nonprofit organ- and tissue-recovery organization. (Photo by Josh Siegel)
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 23, 2014
Church encourages use of health care planning

Harvest United Methodist Church participated in National Healthcare Decisions Day for the first time.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Photos by Amanda Sebastiano Wolves Head General Manager Rob Hallam throws a pizza made from his secret recipe.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 23, 2014
Doing Business: Wolves Head Pizza & Wings

The red-walled restaurant, nestled in the corner of Lane Plaza Too on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, offers 19 beers on tap and eventually will offer daily specials and host events.

  • East County
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The Coastline Volleyball 18 Rox team won the 88-team 18 American division of the Big South National Qualifier April 4 through April 6, in Atlanta. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2014
Big South Champs

The Coastline Volleyball 18 Rox team will compete in the 35th annual USA Volleyball Girls' Junior National Championships this summer, in Minneapolis.

  • East County
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Tre Gregory
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2014
Sidelines

ODA crowns state tennis champs; Rosedale to hold junior golf program; LECOM organizes annual golf tourney

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