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Harry and Mary Jo Steltman stand by the first life-size Santa decoration that sits in the entryway to their home.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2014
Home for the holidays

Walking into the home of Mary Jo and Harry Steltman at Christmastime is a bit magical.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2014
Couple makes memories

As Phyllis Troy sits at a table at Windsor Reflections Memory Care center, a facility for Alzheimer's disease patients and individuals affected by memory impairment, she throws her hands up, as her hand of cards breaks the count of 21.

  • East County
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Cas Bruniany submitted this sunset photo, taken on Thanksgiving Eve near Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 2, 2014
Weather: East County

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

  • East County
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The Heritage Harbour South CDD will replace former Chairwoman Joyce Sandy at its meeting today.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 1, 2014
Heritage Harbour CDD makes way for new chairperson

At its meeting at 4 p.m. Dec. 2, supervisors of the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District will elect a new chairperson.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 1, 2014
MCAT to launch north Manatee route Monday

A new MCAT route will connect north Manatee County residents with Palmetto shopping centers, starting Monday, Dec. 8.

  • East County
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Benderson Development is requesting changes to its University Town Center development this week, which includes the recently opened Panera Bread and other outparcels.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2014
Planning board to consider UTC site changes

The Sarasota Planning Commission will review Wednesday plans to increase commercial and office space at Benderson's University Town Center development.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 30, 2014
Main Street merchant saw slight uptick on Small Business Saturday

Lakewood Ranch Main Street merchant Joan Ayersman saw a little more foot traffic during Small Business Saturday Nov. 29.

  • East County
  • News
U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team goalkeeper Kevin Silva recorded six saves versus England.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Nike International Friendlies

East County soccer players and enthusiasts enjoyed watching some of the world's top talent battle for supremacy during the 2014 Nike International Friendlies, which began Nov. 28 and runs through Dec. 2, at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Donna Soda says thank you to Premier Sotheby's International Realty customer Lorraine Diorio with cheesecake.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 27, 2014
Businesses say 'thank you' with sweet treats

Premier Sotheby's International Realty on Lakewood Ranch Main Street and Michael Saunders & Co. on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard offered complimentary desserts throughout the afternoon Nov. 26.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 27, 2014
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall closed

Normal government hours resume Monday, Dec. 1.

  • East County
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Manatee County employee Jonathan Sabin's photo will be featured on the Florida Association of Counties 2015 calendar.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 25, 2014
Sunset photo chosen for statewide calendar

A photo taken of the Fort Hamer Park by Manatee County employee Jonathan Sabin was chosen for the cover of the Florida Association of Counties 2015 calendar.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2014
Observer on the hunt for displays

We're making our list of the best holiday lights displays in Sarasota and checking it twice.

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The Mall at UTC is located off Cattlemen Road and University Parkway, in Sarasota.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 25, 2014
Mall announces holiday hours

The Mall at UTC will open early for Black Friday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
This home at 6919 Riversedge St. Circle has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,325 square feet of living area. It sold for $620,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 24, 2014
Eaton Place home sells for $625,000

A home in Eaton Place tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
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