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Jaymie and Tommy Klauber, shown at the 10-year anniversary of their restaurant on Nov. 1, closed their Polo Grill & Bar on Tuesday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 4, 2018
Polo Grill & Bar in Lakewood Ranch closes

The catering side of the business will remain open through May.

  • East County
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According to Sarasota Fire Chief Michael Regnier, the ban will remain in effect until weather conditions change.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2018
Sarasota County bans recreational burning

Dry weather drives up brushfire risk, fire chief says.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 4, 2018
Elks deliver perfect therapy

Lakewood Ranch Rotary presents $117,600 in grants

  • East County
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Beth Stub, Betsy Hinkley, Jane Benace, Joanne Bouda, Jean Driver, Lynne Sheal, Mary Jane Diaz and Donna Guess share a laugh as they hold up the blankets they made for the Florida Cancer Specialist hospital.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 4, 2018
Wrapped up in a cause in Bradenton

Tara quilters give back after one member's battle with cancer.

  • East County
  • News
A rendering of ELM's design at LakeHouse Cove.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 4, 2018
Cove sculpting an artform at Waterside at Lakewood Ranch

ELM architects take on serious body of work on the water at Homes by Towne's LakeHouse Cove.

  • East County
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Cops Corner
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 4, 2018
Tipsy woman objects to being denied a seat in Lakewood Ranch

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  • East County
  • Cops Corner
East County resident Rose Craycraft covers second base as Tyler Schultes advances during a Chicago-style softball game at Fruitville Park.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 4, 2018
More recreational sports on deck in Manatee County?

County says more recreational sports facilities coming to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2018
Sarasota elections chief building team of pollworkers

Orientation sessions begin April 23 for paid positions.

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Braden River senior Kyle Krage has earned an appointment to the United States Military Academy.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 4, 2018
Braden River High senior headed to West Point

Kyle Krage will get the discipline he craves at the U.S. Military Academy.

  • East County
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Braden River senior Sydney Jaco prepares to serve.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 4, 2018
Braden River beach volleyball makes history

The Pirates are headed to the state tournament in the program's inaugural season.

  • East County
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Co-owners Colleen Collandra andJeff Daly stand with employees on April 1, 2018.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 4, 2018
Cheers to four years

Longbeach Cafe opened on April 2, 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident and Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh is excited to apply her business and government experience at the state level.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 4, 2018
Local politician has 'more to do'

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh announces intention to run for the Florida House.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 4, 2018
Rare bird flies high over Lakewood Ranch area

River Club resident loves swallowtail kites, no strings attached.

  • East County
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Greg Hebert of Wildlife Inc, and David Novak with Clark Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 4, 2018
Match made in Harbourside heaven

Clark and Greta, Longboat Key's newest mating pair, are settling into their new home on the Harbourside Golf Course after testing David Novak and other volunteers.

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Alahna Smith (left) and Isabelle Cooke (right) have fun finding the hidden eggs. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 4, 2018
Easter Eggstravaganza

Longboat Island Chapel held an Easter sunrise service and egg hunt on April 1.

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