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    In Memoriam |
  • November 26, 2018
Nancy Kane (née Hollander)

Nancy Kane (née Hollander), born December 4, 1941, of Longboat Key, FL and formerly of Newton, MA, died peacefully at home after a long illness on November 23, 2018; her obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 26, 2018
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe had a record-breaking live auction at this year's gala

The Hello Gorgeous photo booth queens were crowned, the Women in Power honorees were announced and more on this week's philanthropy scene scoop.

  • Black Tie
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 24, 2018
Lakewood Ranch hosts first seafood festival

Lakewood Ranch Seafood and Music Festival comes to Lakewood Ranch Main Street, first annual festival, seafood, music, 2018

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 23, 2018
Riverview football reaches first final four since 2004

The Rams hammered Dr. Phillips High 33-7 in the regional finals

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Tuva Novotny and Natalie Portman find a body going through some changes in "Annihilation." Photo source: EPIX.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 23, 2018
Binge Blog: Shimmer in the light

"Annihilation," starrting Natalie Portman, Oscar Isaac, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez and Tessa Thompson, and "The Big Sick," starring Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Ray Romano and Holly Hunter, are this week's picks.

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  • November 23, 2018
SPARCC shelter's pet kennel gets some help from volunteers

Lowe's stores help freshen up facility.

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Work began Monday to tear down the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's mid-rise building. Workers had demolished it by the end of the week.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 23, 2018
Colony mid-rise building demolished

Work began in July to demolish buildings of former resort.

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The cast of Asolo Rep's production of "The Music Man" performs a tap number. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 23, 2018
'The Music Man' puts a new spin on an American classic with Asolo Rep

Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of this Broadway hit, "The Music Man," is a fun, fast-paced show — even though the story's logic is quite flawed.

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A group takes advantage of a yoga class at The Market.
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • November 23, 2018
Building a community

Letter from the Editor

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2018
Room to Grow

The Market returns to Lakewood Ranch.

  • LWR Life
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 23, 2018
Cleaning House

The Lake Club gave its clubhouse a $4 million makeover, and added a kitchen, concierge services and a minimalist’s touch. Now residents have no excuse to stay home.

  • LWR Life
The new rescue facility will have a veterinary clinic, cafe, groomer and a community space to host birthday parties and weddings. “Everything we’re adding will be a revenue stream to support the animals,” says Rob Oglesby, director of development.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 23, 2018
Honor Bound

The pack leaders at Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue say the organization is on pace to break ground early next year on its $8 million Lorraine Road expansion.

  • LWR Life
Kevin Allen (right) bonds with Corrine Wagner (left) and Maggie and Ron Magee over a bottle of chardonnay at a pop-up meeting of the Lakewood Ranch Wine Club.
    By
  • Guest Author
  • November 23, 2018
Sip and Tell

A Lakewood Ranch wine dilettante uncorks three bottles of vino with the town’s wine club.

  • LWR Life
The Prechtls are ardent Pittsburgh Steelers fans and often travel to Brad’s home state of Pennsylvania for games.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • November 23, 2018
Special Forces

Brad and Terri Prechtl’s support of Florida Cancer Specialists keeps them rooted in Lakewood Ranch and laser-focused on taking better care of cancer patients.

  • LWR Life
Athletic Director David Gaulman (right) and eighth-grader Dusty Wilson (second from right) lead Melody Wells and Jose Enriquez, students in the school’s Mariposa program, through a parachute exercise.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • November 23, 2018
Full Spectrum

Beyond the Spectrum provides holistic care and educational services to children with autism and other related disorders.

  • LWR Life
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