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Jennifer Murray, shown with her daughter, 4-month-old Kelci, is starting a Pop Up Market in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 1, 2018
Market pops up at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall

Summerfield woman hopes market becomes regular event.

  • East County
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Cici Fougere masters the snatch workout at CrossFit 941 before the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 1, 2018
Lakewood Ranch resident qualifies for the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games

The event runs Aug. 2-5 in Madison, Wis.

  • East County
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Elkin Mosely plays disc golf at Bob Gardner Park. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 1, 2018
Disc golf is a hole-in-one for Lakewood Ranch

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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University Park's Polly Curran and Maureen Hager, pictured with University of Florida IFAS Manatee County Extension Office agent Susan Griffith, hope neighbors in University Park will make their yards Florida friendly.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2018
Manatee County women make friends for Florida through landscaping

Gardener Group members promote Florida-friendly landscaping in their University Park community.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's Ken Kaizen purchases shirts from employee of University Park Country Club Nick Gray.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2018
University Park decision due

Manatee Commission to consider formation of University Park Recreation District.

  • East County
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Trevor Lovett, Kirsten, Charlene and Bob Schmitt at the Schmitt's home in Summerfield. Photo by Jay Heater
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 1, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's first baby ready to get married

The master-planned community has been kind to Summerfield's Kirsten Schmitt.

  • East County
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SMR Farms Citrus Production Manager Stevie John leads a tour through the farms' sod and citrus groves.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2018
Manatee County residents get water wiser

Water School touts water conservation.

  • East County
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Retired policeman and guardian Mike Parker said the position is a perfect fit for retirement. He practices with his new firearm during training at the Manatee Gun & Archery Club.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2018
Manatee County School District launches safety program

Security officers ready to take posts at Manatee’s elementary schools.

  • East County
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Sienna and Colton Zwizinksi have just started playing together.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 1, 2018
Hawaiian time in Lakewood Ranch

Sienna Zwizinksi strums ukulele to her own tune.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2018
Manatee County maintains millage rate

Commissioners will not increase the millage rate.

  • East County
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Rick Piccolo, the president of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, said more major airlines could be headed to Sarasota in the next year.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 27, 2018
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Better deals will land in Sarasota

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Mattie Bedinghaus, Hermione Bedinghaus, Carter Bedinghaus, Princess Bedinghaus, Channing Bedinghaus, Camden Bedinghaus and Dr. Troy Bedinghaus had a good time with the "Batman" theme.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • July 27, 2018
Lakewood Ranch offers 'Batman' fans a special ride

Lakewood Family Eye Care attracts hundreds of 'Batman' fans to its back-to-school event.

  • East County
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Indigo's Clay and Ann Shimeall said Wine Walk Wednesday made for a perfect date night.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • July 27, 2018
Vintage walk on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch

The first Walk Walk Wednesday in Lakewood Ranch offered more than 20 wines for tasting.

  • East County
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    In Memoriam |
  • July 26, 2018
Deborah Fay "Debby" Stahler

Deborah "Debby" Stahler passed away July 22, 2018 and her obituary tribute is publishing in the East County Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • East County
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Camper Rachel Manders, 15, pics out Ranch salad dressage picture from a magazine to use in her collage.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 26, 2018
Fun is in the mystery at Dream Oaks Camp

Foundation for Dreams creates safe, fun environment for children with disabilities.

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