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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 16, 2014
VIDEO: Mall at UTC opening draws thousands

The Observer video team talked to eager shoppers at the Mall at University Town Center's grand opening Thursday.

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Dog waste stations like this one on Arnold Palmer Green in CDD 2 will soon be placed in 14 CDD1 locations.
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 16, 2014
District 1 approves dog waste station locations

All five CDDs in Lakewood Ranch convened this week to address current and long-term issues.

  • East County
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Officials estimated 100,000 consumers would visit the mall its opening day, Oct. 16.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Mall at UTC's first shoppers

Men, women and children of all ages gathered Oct. 16 to see East County's newest shopping force - The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Officials cut the ceremonial ribbon just before 10 a.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 16, 2014
Mall at UTC opens

Taubman Centers and Benderson Development today welcomed the public for the 10 a.m. opening of The Mall at University Town Center.

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Shoppers walk the mall's interior for the first time Thursday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: A look inside the mall

The Mall at University Town Center opened this morning, giving shoppers their first tour of the mall's interior.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 16, 2014
Meteors to hold golf tourney

The Florida Meteors 12U travel baseball team will hold a golf tournament fundraiser Oct. 25, at the Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch, 8255 Legacy Blvd.

  • East County
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The ODA volleyball team will play its final regular season match tonight at Charlotte High.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 16, 2014
ODA closes district regular season with win

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team closed out its district regular season with a 25-19, 25-16, 25-21 victory over Bradenton Christian in district action Oct. 14.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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The Observer will feature a live stream of the debate in the race for Florida governor this evening.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 15, 2014
LIVE STREAM: Scott, Crist debate at Broward College

CBS Miami will provide streaming coverage of the debate between Gov. Rick Scott and Democratic challenger Charlie Crist beginning at 7 p.m., live from Broward College.

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Chairwoman of the Sarasota-Bradenton pentathlon foundation Katherine Harris unveils one of the locations of the 2015 Modern Pentathlon.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 15, 2014
Selby Aquatic Center, Nathan Benderson Park to house 2015 Modern Pentathlon

The 2015 Modern Pentathlon, to be held Feb. 17 through Feb. 22, will feature events housed at Selby Aquatic Center's Potter Park and Nathan Benderson Park.

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Officers will focus on pulling over distracted and aggressive drivers.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2014
FHP preps for mall opening

The Florida Highway Patrol will increase enforcement along Interstate 75 for the opening of The Mall at University Town Center Oct. 16.

  • East County
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Mary Beth and Ron Steffens enjoy the evening. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2014
Ranch women make visit to McCurdy's

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club enjoyed an fun-filled evening at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Sept. 24.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2014
Girl Scout earns Silver Award

Cypress Potter recently earned her Girl Scout Silver Award, the highest award for Girl Scout cadets in grades sixth through eighth, from the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2014
Passmore advocates education

Jennifer Passmore, director of Woodland Early Childhood Center, a day care and preschool at Woodland Community Church, recently was appointed to the board of the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2014
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