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  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 25, 2018
Community Day School abuzz with all things bees

Beekeeper Agnes Kubolicz taught Hershorin Schiff Community Day School campers all about the bees on July 24.

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  • Edward Alley
  • July 25, 2018
Time is of the essence for the Sarasota Orchestra while planning for a new hall

The Sarasota Orchestra chose to explore other sites within the city of Sarasota for a new concert hall because it doesn't have time to wait for The Bay Sarasota.

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Karen Slomba has worked at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue for five years. Courtesy image.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch animal rescue leader heads to Charlotte County

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue's Associate Director Karen Slomba will leave the organization July 28 to lead to the Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 25, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 26

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota and Bradenton.

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Nathan Bertsch watches Preston Severs hit a drive during the camp.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch youth golf camp relies on newest technology

Data tracked include club speed, launch angle and attack angle.

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Aidan Forson pitches to an O's employee during the clinic at Ed Smith Stadium.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 25, 2018
Baseball clinic gets a standing "O"

The Baltimore Orioles hosted a clinic for Lakewood Ranch YCMA summer campers.

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Elayna Andrews and Taylore Keesler won gold medals at the event. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • July 25, 2018
Future leaders in Lakewood Ranch

Braden River Middle students earn a gold medal for being community leaders.

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Barry Gaines started filming when he was 10 years old. Now, an episode of his series is being shown at the theater he grew up going to.
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  • Katie Johns
  • July 25, 2018
A world of his own: IT specialist explores new territory in film series

Barry Gaines will follow the second episode of his series to two film festivals this fall.

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The inside of the former Polo Grill & Bar has been gutted to make way for the Grove, which is planning a late fall opening.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch continues to build ultra-competitive restaurant market

Lakewood Ranch continues to build ultra-competitive restaurant market.

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Robert E. Willis Elementary's Noah Ladensack, 8, reads "Superman Alliance of Heroes." He prefers playing sports to reading, but thinks it will help him keep up with school.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch camp lights fire for reading

YMCA promotes reading sessions during its summer camp program.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2018
Wiley Coyote roams the town

A trapper has been notified after multiple reports of coyote sightings.

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  • Jay Heater
  • July 25, 2018
Bradenton thief needed faster cart

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from the Lakewood Ranch and East County area.

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Instead of a plaque, Inter-District Authority Operations Director Paul Chetlain hands Gil Pearce a handcrafted fishing pole made by Chetlain's stepson Josh Knapek.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch veteran retires from service

Just before turning 90, Gil Pearce gives up his seat on the CDD 1 board.

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Bello, Eugene and John Nock are bringing their Batmobile to Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Jay Heater
  • July 25, 2018
No Joker, but Batmobile comes to Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Family Eye Care hosts a back-to-school event in Lakewood Ranch that includes having the Batmobile on display.

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Pascone's Ristorante owner Judi Stanley is eager for the restaurant to open July 27.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2018
Retail rises in UTC corridor

Several new businesses head to UTC shopping districts

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