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Lakewood Ranch Main Street is one of several shopping plazas located within the community.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2014
Lakewood Ranch named top community

Two companies have ranked Lakewood Ranch as the No. 9 master-planned community in the nation.

  • East County
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Katherine Harris and Paul Blackketter, president of the Suncoast Aquatics Nature Center Associates, helped Sarasota-Bradenton land four world pentathlon events.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • January 13, 2014
Olympic official 'impressed' by area

Olympic official Shiny Fang said strong community support helped secure four pentathlon events at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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Face painting artist Akiko Campbell shows Abigail Pfeiffer, 6, the rainbow on her face.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Rock Your Robot Science Fair

East County families learned about math and science today at the Rock Your Robot Science Fair.

  • East County
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Gal pals Elizabeth Alee and Alyce Shaw browse their hand bag options.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Women's Club 'Old Bag' luncheon

Purses in hand, members of the Palm-Aire Women's Club gathered for the auctioning of their gently-used handbags at the Old Bag luncheon Jan. 10.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 10, 2014
Lakewood Ranch named top-selling community

Two companies have ranked Lakewood Ranch as the No. 9 master-planned community in the nation.

  • East County
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Commissioners approved an amendment to the site plan for the project that appeases concerns from a neighboring community, Country Meadows, about traffic.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 10, 2014
Commissioners approve 610-home community

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a 610-home community at its meeting Thursday.

  • East County
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Brayan Dasilva played a math game with Jana Espy of the Calvary Chapel School in Sarasota at last year's event.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 10, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Rock Your Robot Science Fair

A robot costume contest, science and math exhibits will take over Greenbrook Adventure Park this weekend for the Rock your Robot Science Fair.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch Town Hall maintenance facility will serve a variety of functions after its open house Jan. 9.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 9, 2014
Lakewood Ranch maintenance facility opens to the public

The more than $2 million Lakewood Ranch maintenance facility officially opens its doors Jan. 9.

  • East County
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The store’s close proximity to Interstate 75 makes it an easy target for burglars, according to the Manatee Sheriff's Office.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 9, 2014
Photography store burglarized for second time this week

Johnson PhotoImaging has been burglarized four times since May.

  • East County
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Jim and Evelyn Gregory enjoy drinks and a good time together.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRBA January Networking Social

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance converged Jan. 8, at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union, for drinks, sandwiches and a chance to win cash at the January Networking Social.

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Gov. Rick Scott followed along to the Mixon’s presentation.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 9, 2014
Gov. Scott helps Mixon Farm celebrate 75th year

Florida Gov. Rick Scott came to East County Thursday, Jan. 9 to help Mixon Fruit Farm celebrate its 75th anniversary. Scott spoke at a luncheon at the farm.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 8, 2014
East County: top issues to watch in 2014

The East County Observer profiles some of the year's most pressing issues.

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The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will hear about the Del Tierra project at its meeting at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 9.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 8, 2014
Commissioners to review proposed 610-home community

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will review a plan for Del Tierra Thursday.

  • East County
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Neal Communities Owner Pat Neal hopes to sell the company's 10,000th home in 2014.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 8, 2014
Local builder 'shatters' company record

Neal Communities recorded its most profitable year yet in 2013.

  • East County
  • News
Mi Pueblo offers an authentic Mexican menu and atmosphere at their locations in Sarasota and Venice.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 8, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Mi Pueblo

This week we went in the kitchen at Mi Pueblo, with owner Bonifacio Caro, while chef Julio prepares carne asada tacos with fresh salsa verde. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

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