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East County | Neighbors

Pam Eubanks The Florida Department of Transportation plans to improve the I-75/University Parkway interchange to relieve traffic congestion.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 19, 2014
Changes hinge on Villages' approval

To expedite I-75 improvements, Sarasota and Manatee counties will commit to extend two roadways. Only, those roads depend on the counties approving an SMR development.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Janet Mixon has noticed more plants blooming since last year when she and her husband, Dean, started using a new all-natural treatment on their crops — AgriSolv.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 19, 2014
Mixon puts 'green' in 'green thumb'

After losing plants to psyllid insects, Dean and Janet Mixon find a new way to deter the pest.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
News Briefs

Bradenton Speedway welcomes new owners; Select GreyHawk amenities closed for renovations

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 19, 2014
Giving Back

First-year head coach Craig Page has implemented a new community service program for his team this season.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse team posted double-digit wins against St. Stephen's and The Out-of-Door Academy March 12 and March 15, respectively.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 19, 2014
Independent-living facility planned for Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch hopes to attract more age-related facilities to the area.

  • East County
  • News
Josh Siegel Anne Schimberg (pictured), Ellen Honig, Brenda and Herb Schimmel and Marilyn and Marvin Abrams are among a group of friends looking to start Kehillah of Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 19, 2014
New Lakewood Ranch Jewish group aims to unite

A group of conservative Jewish friends hopes to turn its informal Shabbat gatherings into a community.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 19, 2014
Sidelines

River Dawgs go undefeated in tourney; ODA swings past Admiral Farragut; Pencosky pitches complete game; Mustangs notch district win; ODA baseball sweeps Mooney

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 19, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 19, 2014
Community Golf

Check out the latest scores from Lakewood Ranch golf courses.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo Team Tito's holds the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch trophy after defeating Wildcat in the 12-goal finals March 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 19, 2014
Tito comes from behind to win

Tito's defeated Wildcat 10-6 in the finals of the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch 12-goal, sponsored by BMO Private Bank, March 16 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Pam Eubanks This Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch home, which has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,078 square feet of living area, sold for $1.01 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 19, 2014
Country Club East home sells for $1.01M

A home in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch resident William Marrone submitted this sunset photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Weather: East County

Lakewood Ranch resident William Marrone submitted this sunset photo.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sandra Frank has spent the majority of her career in the nonprofit sector. She became CEO of All Faiths Food Bank two years ago.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 18, 2014
The Good News: All Faiths Food Bank

All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank's desire to help children fuels her work at the nonprofit organization.

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