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Sam Schoenfeld climbed the rock wall at last year's Thunder Fun Day.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 8, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: ODA Thunder Fun Day

The Out of Door Academy presents Thunder Fun Day 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, at the Lakewood Ranch campus.

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The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team won its third state title by 15 strokes.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2013
Mustangs win third state crown

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 593 to win the Class 3A state tournament Nov. 5 and 6 in Howey-in-the-Hills.

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Pastor Elizabeth Deibert will finally get the keys to her church’s new home (background) this afternoon. The property has lush green space and a pond.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 7, 2013
Peace church lands a home

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners approved Peace Presbyterian Church's general development plan to take over an unoccupied office building at 12705 State Road 64 E.

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Veterans of all military branches attended the event.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River salutes veterans

Students at Braden River Middle School celebrated U.S. military veterans, during a special courtyard ceremony Nov. 6.

  • East County
  • Schools
Gregory Pacitti, Callan Rivera and David Mercier enjoy food and drinks.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Social

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance met Nov. 6, at Truman's Tap and Grill, Lakewood Ranch, to socialize and network.

  • East County
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Sarasota does not currently have an Apple store.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 6, 2013
Apple store coming to Sarasota

Apple's job website lists Sarasota as one of 23 sites for stores in Florida with job openings.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
Leftovers a sweet treat for troops

Creekwood Dental, located at 5210 Creekwood Blvd., Bradenton, is buying back candy at $1 per pound through Nov. 14.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
Where's Waldo? In Lakewood Ranch

A Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club resident took a new spin on his name Oct. 31, when he sported familiar attire to work at Easter Seals in Sarasota and to his weekly Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club meeting.

  • East County
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More than 100 golfers turned out for the event, which raised more than $5,000 for local charities.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
ELKS raise $5,000 for charity

Members of the Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota ELKS organization took a swing for charity Oct. 26, as the group hosted a golf tournament at River Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
Last chance to sip and savor

Only a few days remain to buy tickets for the Lakewood Ranch Rotary's annual Suncoast Food and Wine Fest, from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 9, at the Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane, Sarasota.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 6, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 6, 2013

Today's stories: Broken Egg closes on Siesta Key; Longboat Key realtors bullish on market; Mixon Fruit Farms celebrates 75th season; and MORE!

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Cafe Venice Restaurant and Wine Bar is located on Venice island and offers a menu of continental cuisine with an emphasis on homemade items.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Venice

This week we went in the kitchen with chef Scott Raiche, of Cafe Venice, while he prepares chicken scaloppine marengo. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

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Dick Vitale received the first-annual Sports Icon Award at The Broken Egg this year.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 6, 2013
Broken Egg closes on Siesta Key

The Broken Egg owner Bob Kirscher has sold the Lakewood Ranch, Clark Road and Siesta Key locations of the iconic breakfast restaurant.

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The planning commission recommended approval of the plan at its Oct. 10 meeting.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 6, 2013
Commission to review church's plan for new home

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Thursday morning will review the church's general development plan to take over an unoccupied office building at 12705 State Road 64 E.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates following its 3-1 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 5.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High volleyball vs. Sarasota

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 25-15, 24-26, 29-27, 25-18 in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 5. With the win, the Mustangs will advance to their third straight regional final Nov. 9 vs. Naples Gulf Coast.

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