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River Club's Bethany Lynch, with the American Cancer Society in Sarasota, is excited to see the venue from a different view. Her Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk will be held at Nathan Benderson Park this fall.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 19, 2017
Benderson Park facility towers above competition

Ideas for finish tower just getting started.

  • East County
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For the past 18 months, Sheila Loccisano has been sharing the beach with her 9,000 Instagram followers.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 19, 2017
Photographer shares the seashore from Longboat Key

Sheila Loccisano is the face behind the Instagram account @followmetolongboatkey.

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Thomas Webb Courtesy photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • July 19, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: July 20, 2017

Thomas Webb and Stephen Green died.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 19, 2017
Why Republicans can’t repeal Obamacare

It's the failure to understand

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A condo at Orchid Beach Club recently sold for $4.35 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 19, 2017
Orchid Beach Club Residences condo sells for $4.35 million

Residential real estate transactions for July 3-7.

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  • Real Estate
Former Vice Mayor Dave Brenner shares his thoughts on what Longboat Key's future might look like.
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  • Katie Johns
  • July 19, 2017
A conversation with Dave Brenner

The former vice mayor sat down with us to talk about Longboat Key's future.

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Worden Farm owners Chris and Evan Worden, who have doctoral degrees in horticulture, are excited to partner with Schroeder-Manatee Ranch for the new CSA program developed by LWR Communities' Monaca Onstad. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 19, 2017
Community Supported Agriculture program now available in Lakewood Ranch

Organization looks to bring farm-to-table connection for East County residents.

  • East County
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John Wild and Kiwanis Club President Steve Branham
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 19, 2017
Kiwanis Club changes up meetings

The club will stray from their weekly breakfast meetings and implement lunch and evening meetings.

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Vice President of Development for Harrod Properties Stephen Racine says the developer considers the project a longterm investment of 30 years or more and is committed to making it blend in aesthetically.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 19, 2017
Lakewood Ranch construction project expected to increase jobs, traffic

Developer says the light industrial project will blend into Lakewood Ranch.

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Tyler Dyson won the decisive game oft he 2017 College World Series for the University of Florida. Photo courtesy Sydney Jones.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2017
Braden River grad makes history with Florida Gators

The pitcher won the decisive game of the 2017 College World Series, the first title in school history.

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Sweden's Ellinor Haag considers Lakewood Ranch her American home.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2017
Aspiring Swedish golfer finds a home in Lakewood Ranch

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Whitney Osuigwe. Photo courtesy IMG Academy.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 07.19.17

East County High 5 Moments: 07.19.17

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This home at 13614 Legends Walk Terrace in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch recently sold for $975,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 19, 2017
Country Club Village home sells for $975,000

Residential real estate for July 3-7

  • East County
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Steve Phelps, chef / owner of Indigenous restaurant, hopes the annual dinner will get local chefs thinking of ways to change their menus year round.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 19, 2017
Fourth Annual Sustainable Seafood Dinner promotes responsible dining

In its fourth year, the Sustainable Seafood Dinner is throwing out its ‘Trash Fish’ branding. But its focus on sustainability is as fresh as ever.

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Taylor Phillips, Danny Lewis, Zach Bennett and Kendrick Rivera rehearse a routine at the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School summer intensive on July 10 at the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 19, 2017
Local ballet school fosters a universal language of expression

Dancers from all over the world learn and train together at the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School's summer intensive.

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