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East County

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  • Josh Siegel
  • October 10, 2013
Rear road into Publix closed

The rear access road from State Road 64 into the Lakewood Ranch Gateway/Publix Plaza will be closed through Tuesday, Oct. 15 so workers can fix a water main.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2013
Gladiators seeking players

The Bradenton Gladiators are looking for prospective players for the 2014 football season.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2013
Lady Thunder sweep Lady Seminoles

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Southeast 25-19, 25-14, 25-20 Oct. 9.

  • East County
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The general development plan calls for the church to take over an unoccupied office building on State Road 64 E. and later, to build a new sanctuary.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 10, 2013
Planning commission to review church's plan for new home

After seven years without a home to call its own, Peace Presbyterian Church may have a permanent place to worship, pending the conclusion of the approval process.

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Sophia Albrecht, 6, encountered a patient simulator. In SCF’s simulation center, aspiring nurses and physicians train on these computerized mannequins.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SCF Lakewood Ranch Open House

State College of Florida's Lakewood Ranch campus celebrated 10 years in business at an open house Oct. 8. Prospective students and their families toured the school's Medical Technology and Simulation Center and learned about SCF programs and services.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 9, 2013

Today's Stories: Downtown Sarasota construction continues; Sarasota Police arrest man suspected of hotel burglaries; Ringling International Arts Festival kicks off; Boat runs aground off Siesta Key; and MORE.

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Marie Avery and Janice Reed
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRBA Luncheon

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members met for their monthly luncheon Wednesday, Oct. 9. Guest speaker James Gregory, founder/CEO of CoreBrand LLC and author of four acclaimed books, discussed Branding 101. In his presentation 'Too Brand, or Not To Brand' Gregory explained to LWRBA members how branding creates value in any business.

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Changes approved in a revised transportation agreement won’t go into effect until SMR submits an application to amend the Development of Regional Impact.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 9, 2013
Long-stalled Villages of Lakewood Ranch South project moves forward

A revised transportation agreement approved by the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners allows Schroeder-Manatee Ranch to begin residential construction on the massive project before related roadway improvements have been completed.

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Clockwise from top left: Mason Plese, Adriel Rivera-Lopez, Caterina Gustave, Melody Klaymeier and Danny Fevrier
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2013
Our Town: Stay Cool

Freedom Elementary students wore blue shirts Oct. 7, in honor of National Bullying Prevention Month.

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Dave Graybill, Andrea Feldmer and Josh Bake
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2013
Our Town: Pink on parade

On Monday, Oct. 7, pink firetrucks visited the Center for Building Hope in Lakewood Ranch.

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Revenue from the surveys will aid in our efforts to keep YourObserver.com an advertiser-funded website with content that is free to readers.
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  • October 9, 2013
Observer Media Group expands online partnership with Google

Beginning Wednesday, YourObserver.com users will experience the use of new Google Consumer Surveys.

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Ed Hunzeker, Manatee County administrator, says any shared transit system will increase efficiencies without adding costs to taxpayers.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 9, 2013
Merge Lane: SCAT, MCAT to hold joint meeting

Manatee and Sarasota commissioners will meet to discuss the merger of both county transit systems and the possible privatization of the two services in a move to increase efficiencies.

  • East County
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Jason Lugo took orders from Braden River Marching Band staff during a Oct. 3 practice.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 9, 2013
Braden River band marches on

With the Manatee County School District coming off a multimillion-dollar budget deficit, money is tighter at schools this year. The result can be unseen impacts, but schools - such as Braden River High - are working to overcome them.

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ODA and Booker students, including Janum Trivedi, center, learned that posture often determined how diplomatic counterparts perceive one another.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 9, 2013
Global Networking

Carl Hobert, a Boston University professor, led a workshop at Out-of-Door Academy called 'Rwanda: One Village, Six People.' The day was meant to boost the global citizenship of students.

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Rosemary Altea says her ability to connect with the spirit world does not make her better than anyone. “I still steal cookies from the cookie jar,” she jokes.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 9, 2013
Spiritual medium, healer to visit East County store

Rosemary Altea, with a little help from her friends, will visit the new Gold Gallery Auctions for its grand opening.

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