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The Mall at University Town Center (UTC) seeks participants to arrange the letters U, T and C in a unique way and photograph the display for the "Show Off Your UTC" contest.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 4, 2014
The Mall at University Town Center seeks photography entries

The Mall at University Town Center seeks submissions for its "Show Off Your UTC" photography contest, which runs through Sept. 30.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2014
ODA tops Braden River

The Out-of-Door Academy girls golf team swung past Braden River 186-231 Sept. 3, at the River Club Golf Course.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County expects to hire 50 additional teachers this school year, and will transfer 22 of those teachers to in-need schools.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 3, 2014
East County braces for growing enrollment

New numbers show the Manatee School District welcomed 1,200 more students compared with a year ago. District officials say they can handle the increase without affecting education.

  • East County
  • News
A three-member member legislative issues workgroup is working to transfer future ownership of Lakewood Ranch Roads from the CDDs to the homeowner associations.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 3, 2014
Road privatization effort gains traction

Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club communities seek to have more security and complete control over their streets and gates. The effort will take perseverance.

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Casey Schick, Terry Miller, Lori Denny and Maria Pugliese
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: East Meets West VI Regional Business Expo

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted the 6th annual East Meets West Regional Business Expo Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Robarts Arena.

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Cafe Gabbiano is located on Siesta Key in the heart of the village and offers fine Italian dining along with an extensive wine selection.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 3, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Gabbiano

This week we went in the kitchen at Cafe Gabbiano as chef Paolo DeCosta prepares an Allen Brothers filet with wild mushroom and truffle pate sauce paired with a parmesan risotto. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

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Dr. Thomas Trinchetto has been with Doctors Hospital for 12 years, during which he has served as chief of staff and chief of medicine.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 3, 2014
Doctors Hospital taps new executive

Doctors Hospital of Sarasota has named 12-year veteran Dr. Thomas Trinchetto as chief medical officer of the 155-bed facility located

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  • News
FAMILY FUN. Nuris Fanning and Karmen McGill brought their Observer along while attending the graduation ceremony for McGill’s daughter, Megan (not pictured), from Florida State University in Tallahassee.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 3, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

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CRUISE NEWS. Nancy and Geoffrey Vavra read their East County Observer in front of the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg, Russia. The couple enjoyed the stop as part of a 25-day Baltic cruise.
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  • September 3, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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  • September 3, 2014
Weather: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 3, 2014
Neal plans Indigo, new Lakewood Ranch community

Neal Communities plans to continue growth in the East County.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 3, 2014
The man with a plan

On the heels of completing his 10,000th home, Pat Neal remains focused on building out Lakewood Ranch, and doesn't show signs of slowing down anytime soon.

  • East County
  • News
Heritage Harbour South CDD supervisor Lee Bettes said his greatest lesson learned throughout his time on the board is communicating with board members and residents. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 3, 2014
Departing CDD supervisor shares lessons

Heritage Harbour residents and supervisors say CDD meetings lack communication and requires more time to discuss the issues.

  • East County
  • News
Bob Bowling, pictured with football players Justin Ross, Jimiah Albritton and Davion Banks, is the only athletic director Braden River High has ever known since it opened its doors in 2005. Photo by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 3, 2014
Lasting Legacy

After 41 years as a coach, teacher and mentor, Braden River High Athletic Director Bob Bowling officially retired from his post Aug. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo Dan Miller
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 3, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the first week of football season.

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