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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 27, 2015
People with Purpose: Nikki Taylor

People with Purpose: Nikki Taylor

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Ring Sarasota rehearses for two hours every Monday to perfect its songs.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • May 27, 2015
For Whom the Bell Rings

Ring Sarasota is out to prove handbell choir is more than just a one-note choir.

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Elisa Hansen explores the stacks from sunrise to sunset at her artistic home: the Ringling Museum.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • May 27, 2015
Turn the Page

Spending the last 14 years as an ex-pat in Copenhagen, Elisa Hansen returns to her hometown and her art home: the Ringling Museum.

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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 27, 2015
Sound off: Steube, Gonzalez, Gause

Reps. Greg Steube and Julio Gonzalez and School Board Chairman Bob Gause discuss top issues with the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.

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  • May 27, 2015
Cops Corner 5.28.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 27, 2015
Central Park: The seven-member wonder

Meet those who make up the community’s first resident-led HOA board.

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  • May 27, 2015
Will Sarasota County show Bayfront Park the money?

Longboaters sent more than $487 million in ad valorem taxes to Sarasota County in the past 10 years. That includes $13 million-plus toward a county environment and parklands program. Here’s what it got the town: Zero dollars for park maintenance and upkee

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Bradenton Christian shortstop David Hinkel will continue his baseball career next year at Southeastern University, in Lakeland. Photo by Jen Blanco
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 27, 2015
Streaking Slugfest

Bradenton Christian’s David Hinkel posted a 25-game hitting streak this season while leading the team in batting average.

  • East County
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Pig trapper regulations were sparked by a recently adopted alligator trapping permit system in Lakewood Ranch. Photo courtesy of Florida Fish & WildlifeConservation Commission
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 27, 2015
Feral hog population rebounds in Edgewater

CDD 2 residents want to stop the feral pig population from flying out of control.

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The proposed 20-acre Lost Lagoon waterpark will feature a coaster slide, 20,000-square-foot wave pool with a simulated beach and 2,667-foot-long lazy river.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 27, 2015
Who’s behind efforts to construct the Lost Lagoon in Manatee County?

Who’s behind efforts to construct a regional water park in Manatee County?

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 27, 2015
Calling all angels

Nearly 100 East County residents earned their wings for an afternoon.

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Correct posture (left) vs. “chicken head” (right) is posture, which is a forward tilt of your neck.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • May 27, 2015
AEROBIC GRANDMA | “Chicken head” posture: Causes and cures

My partner in this month’s column is a fully qualified expert: John Sutherland, P.T.

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Keller Williams Select at Lakewood Ranch associates celebrate RED Day by volunteering at the Salvation Army in Sarasota. Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 27, 2015
Business briefs

Hillstrom named in two lists of top physicians; Microsoft opens June 11 at UTC Mall; Taylor Morrison debuts new home collection; Keller Williams celebrates RED Day; Legend Senior Living program wins safety award

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Forward Sarah Miller scored three game-winning goals and added a pair of assists during her senior season at the University of South Florida.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 27, 2015
Forward scores with Icelandic Thor/Ka league

Former Lakewood Ranch and USF soccer player Sarah Miller will live and play in the ‘land of ice and snow’ for the next four months.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 26, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade honors U.S. servicemembers

Residents and visitors gathered to celebrate at the parade Sunday.

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