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Tasha Muhammad got a bar for now and for later.
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  • May 3, 2016
Willis Elementary staff screams for ice cream

Faculty and staff got free ice cream Tuesday, May 3, as part of teacher appreciation week.

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This was the third and largest year for the events group Father Daughter Dance. Photo courtesy of Lindsey Wilson.
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  • May 3, 2016
GreyHawk Landing glams up for dads and daughters

The events group hosted its 3rd annual Father Daughter Dance.

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Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Saddened Pirate softball players honor "Meme"

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The Players CEO Michelle Bianchi Pingel and Artistic Director Jeffery Kin announce the theater's move to become the centerpiece of the Waterside at Lakewood Ranch's town center.
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Players Theatre announces move from Sarasota to Lakewood Ranch

New Players Center for Performing Arts will anchor Waterside's town center.

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Crystal Erberfeld watches closely as her dad, Dale Kingsland, pins a boutonniere on her date, Stirling Lamb. Erberfeld is a sophomore and Lamb is a junior.
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Was Pirates' prom perfect? Go ask Alice

Braden River students party to 'Alice in Wonderland' theme.

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Brenda Murtz of Nokomis jokes with Lucas Naranjo of Lakewood Ranch.
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  • April 30, 2016
Lakewood Ranch tennis festival shows the love

The 2nd Annual Take Stock in Children event was held at the Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center.

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Pineview School student Jack Pullman and Braden River High School student Logan Miller work on the Skull and Bones Robotics team robot.
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  • April 30, 2016
Da Vinci Faire sparks interest at Manatee Technical College

Technology gurus and entrepreneurs gathered at the BarCamp Sarasota event.

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Peggy Christ and her German shepherd Nicky hang out on her riverside patio. Christ has lived on the Braden River for 30 years.
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  • April 30, 2016
Tara Bridge talk resurfaces

Group forms to urge Manatee County to build a bridge that connects Honore Avenue and Tara Boulevard.

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  • April 29, 2016
Fairytale prom delights

Lakewood Ranch High School students celebrated prom April 29.

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Jack Garner, Susan DeVictor and Neil Oldham have won the Observer's photo contest for April.
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  • April 29, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Jack Garner, Susan DeVictor and Neil Oldham have won the Observer's photo contest for April.

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Tyson Green uses the self-loader truck to clean up trees on the Red Cross grounds in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • April 29, 2016
Red Cross receives Arbor Day gift

Green's Tree and Landscape Maintenance does charity work at Red Cross building in Lakewood Ranch.

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Fatal accident at University Parkway and Miramar Way.
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  • April 29, 2016
Lakewood Ranch man dies in University Parkway auto accident

Passenger seriously injured in one-car crash at University Parkway and Miramar Way

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  • April 29, 2016
Weekend Best Bet: BarCamp Sarasota-Bradenton's DaVinci Faire

The fun, family-friendly conference will explore science and technology.

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  • April 28, 2016
Tara boasts bocce bash

Residents enjoy a monthly post-bocce meal together.

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Paul Blackketter
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  • April 28, 2016
SANCA president and CEO resigns

Paul Blackketter steps down after seven years developing Nathan Benderson Park into top rowing facility.

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