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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
    By
  • 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
  • Sports
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.

  • East County
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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?

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 27, 2015
Calling all angels

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

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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

  • East County
  • News
Forward Sarah Miller scored three game-winning goals and added a pair of assists during her senior season at the University of South Florida.
    By
  • 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.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • 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.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
WBBWEB
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 26, 2015
Week's best bets: Tuesday, May 26

Week's best bets: Tuesday, May 26

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Although the project is still in conceptual phases, this preliminary rendering illustrates the end goal of creating a unified HuB campus when the new apartments are in place.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 26, 2015
Biter plans HuB apartment complex

The Downtown Improvement District endorsed Jesse Biter’s plans for a 90-unit apartment building next to the HuB business incubator at a meeting today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A dilapidated seawall that needs repaired at 759 St. Judes Drive N. has caused a rift between the commission and its code board.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 26, 2015
Code board asks town commission for seawall fix

Did the Longboat Key Code Enforcement Board code board neglect its duty when it asked the commission if the town of Longboat Key would pay for repairs?

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 26, 2015
Investigation of Sarasota arrestee's death continues

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office still has not determined the cause of death of 33-year-old John Paul Kaffi, who died in Sarasota Police Department custody earlier this month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Do you think Manatee County high schools should start classes at 7:30 a.m. rather than 7:45?
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 26, 2015
Manatee County School Board addresses earlier school start time

The Manatee County School Board will discuss whether to make high schools, such as Braden River and Lakewood Ranch, start classes earlier.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 26, 2015
DUI suspected in U.S. 41 crash

he Sarasota Police Department closed the section of Mound Avenue between Osprey Avenue and U.S. 301 this morning, after a single-vehicle crash sent car fluids across the roadway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riley Ellis, Jenna Bates, Delaney Arnold and Jordan Bates made signs to show their support for the Memorial Day Parade.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 25, 2015
Residents pack Main Street for Memorial Day Parade

There was no shortage of patriotism or residents for the annual Sarasota Memorial Day Parade on Main Street Monday, May 25.

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