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  • November 27, 2013
Marching medals

The Braden River High School Marching Band took home top honors Nov. 23, at the Florida Marching Band Coalition state finals.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Holiday helpings

Lakewood Ranch resident Don O'Leary and friends, Dick Moran and Richard Lozier, this year may be foregoing their annual drive through Lakewood Ranch to collect non-perishable food and financial donations for the Food Bank of Manatee, but that doesn't mean they've given up their annual tradition.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Musical season

A group of East County freelance musicians gathered Nov. 21, in front of Publix on Market Street, in Lakewood Ranch, to help raise funds for the Salvation Army.

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  • November 27, 2013
Veterans salute

Residents of the Tara community paid tribute to U.S. military veterans during a special Veterans Day Dinner and Dance, at the Tara Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 27, 2013
Burglaries put residents on alert

Lakewood Ranch officials and residents take action after a recent trend of home burglaries along the I-75 corridor raises concerns.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 27, 2013
Heritage Harbour CDD presents plan to clarify maintenance duties

The Heritage Harbour South CDD and the Stoneybrook Homeowners Assocation discussed how best to maintain assets within the district.

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“I would like it if I never left the property, really,” said Kay Rosaire, Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Animal Rescue founder says. “Animals are my favorite people.”
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 27, 2013
Big Cat rescue expands facilities

Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Animal Rescue opened new facilities and is planning for a large undertaking - taking in two retired elephants.

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Robert Johnson, the Manatee County School District’s director of planning and performance management, talks to a group Nov. 19 about the process of setting long-term goals.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 27, 2013
Public helps set school district budget priorities

In a move to regain trust, the Manatee County School District asked the public to take surveys at schools this month. The results will guide the district's goals for the next five years.

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Aranibar
    By
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  • November 27, 2013
News Briefs

Aranibar elected school board chair; Manatee County School District named finalist for grant

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Eagle Trace will open Dec. 7.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 27, 2013
Builders prepare for new community's big reveal

Neal Communities targets family buyers in its next phase of homes at Eagle Trace, with amenities and larger floor plans.

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Kevin Wallace, owner of Urban Accents, Lakewood Ranch, hopes to use the event to get customers interested in his website.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 27, 2013
Day celebrates small businesses

Locals look forward to a boost from Small Business Saturday Nov. 30.

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CDD 1
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  • Josh Siegel
  • November 27, 2013
Lakewood Ranch CDD Wrap Up

Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 and the Inter-District Authority Board met Nov. 21, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, for their regular meetings.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • November 27, 2013
Decoration Destination

Every holiday season, Benderson Development, owner of 1.5 million square feet of commercial space along University Parkway, quietly lights up the roadway.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Iris Simone Cannatello
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Occasions: Birth Announcements

The Observer welcomes East County's newest additions.

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