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Terri Wonder will vie for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners District 6 At-Large seat.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 25, 2013
Bradenton woman vies for commission seat

Bradenton resident Terri Wonder, a Democrat, has announced her candidacy for an at-large Manatee County commission seat.

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Megan Workman, Emma Cecil, Kimberley Barr and Madeline Fields attended Boo Fest last year.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 25, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Boo Fest

Children can trick or treat, participate in a costume parade, listen to ghost stories, visit a pumpkin patch and more at the Boo Fest Halloween Festival tonight.

  • East County
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Individuals can dispose of expired or unused prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 25, 2013
Rx drug drop-off event Saturday

A Lakewood Ranch Walgreens location will be the countywide drop-off for the event.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates a point during its 3-1 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-District 10 championship Oct. 24.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 7A-District 10 Championship

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team captured its third-consecutive district title with a 3-1 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-District 10 championship Oct. 24.

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Sarasota County commissioners vote to terminate County Administrator Randall Reid.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 24, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 24, 2013

Sarasota County commissioners terminate County Administrator Randall Reid; Sarasota Police investigate the discovery of a dead body near the 10th Street boat ramp; City of Sarasota crime statistics trouble local officials; and MORE!

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 24, 2013
Suncoast Tennis League sets team record

Eleven teams were added to the Suncoast Tennis League this season, leading to a record 147 teams from 30 clubs in Manatee and Sarasota Counties.

  • East County
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Maradith Meyer, Donna Forsyth and Elaine Steinfurth
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Club Bazaar and Luncheon

Ladies in the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club enjoyed the club's annual Bazaar, Boutique and Luncheon Oct. 23, at the Polo Grill.

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Brooke Meyers with Deanna DelFabro, from Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue, with Brooke’s winning design
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
The cat's meow

Four-year-old Brooke Meyers from All God's Children Preschool won the 2nd annual Doggie Bones 5K Run and Walk T-shirt contest.

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Braden River High School’s Key Club cleaned up their adopted road.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Kids adopt roads for cleanup

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch's K-Kids and Builders Club and Braden River High's Key Club participated in the Adopt-A-Road Cleanup Saturday, Oct. 5.

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Helen Wiegman and Linda Jesel of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tour of Homes Kick-off Party

The Tour of Homes Realtor/Builder Kick-off Party Oct. 22 at The Lake Club signaled the beginning of the 2013 Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes. Realtors, wearing Halloween costumes, and builders mingled and enjoyed food and drinks.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2013
District Volleyball Roundup

Lakewood Ranch, Cardinal Mooney, ODA, Sarasota and Sarasota Christian all advanced to Thursday's district championship games.

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Cardinal Mooney freshman Madison McNally goes up for a kill during the Cougars district semifinal match versus Bradenton Christian.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 3A-District 10 semifinal volleyball

The top-seeded Cardinal Mooney High volleyball team defeated No. 4 seed Bradenton Christian 3-0 in the Class 3A-District 10 semifinals Oct. 22. The Cougars will now advance to Thursday's district championship versus ODA.

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Nancy and Thomas Kramlick and Edie and Karl Bender have lived on their cul-de-sac for 20 years. They and two other couples — the Barkers and the Johnsons — are nicknamed the Over the Hill Gang.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 23, 2013
Rosedale: 20 Years Strong

Rosedale Golf & Country Club community opened 20 years ago; its original homeowners commend its steady character as it continues to grow.

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 23, 2013
USF assumes Viking space

The school will use the space on Lakewood Ranch Main Street to teach students and the general public.

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 23, 2013
Landowners want Waterline Road project overturned

The landowners have appealed to Manatee County for a mediation session and filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn commissioners' decision to deny a residential project in a rural community.

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