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The Mall at University Town Center held its grand opening last week. Now the focus is on the opening of the mall's remaining stores, as well as shops opening in surrounding plazas.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2014
More openings surround mall debut

More than 20 stores are yet to open at The Mall at University Town Center. Following the mall's opening, other retailers are lined up to open in other University Town Center plazas. in the University Parkway corridor.

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  • October 22, 2014
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Napier trial delayed to December; School district hopes to secure safety director; County searches for local history buffs

  • East County
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Luke and April Graham adopted their son, Mace from Uganda when he was about 10 months old.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2014
Bayside holds adoption area awareness event

November is National Adoption Awareness Month.

  • East County
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Connie Keen will participate in the international event.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 22, 2014
East County prepares for international event

Breast cancer groups and others will converge for the fourth annual Dragon Boat Festival Oct. 24 to Oct. 26.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
News Briefs

Key resident sells Seafood Shack properties; Town to transition to single-stream recycling

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Silverglat
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2014
Lakewood Ranch CDD 5 Seat 3: Alan Silverglat

Besides acting as treasurer for Lakewood Ranch CDD 5, Silverglat sits on many Alzheimer's disease-related boards.

  • East County
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Powers
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 22, 2014
Tara CDD Seat 3: Dan Powers

For the first time in 10 years, Powers faces a challenge for his Tara board seat. He has more work to accomplish.

  • East County
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Connor
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 22, 2014
Tara CDD Seat 3: Darby Connor

Improved landscaping and a commitment to installing a noise buffer near Interstate 75 are Connor's platform.

  • East County
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Jaudon
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 22, 2014
Heritage Harbour South CDD Seat 5: Joe Jaudon

Jaudon plans to continue fostering relationships with Heritage Harbour CDD and Stoneybrook if re-elected.

  • East County
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Parker
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 22, 2014
Heritage Harbour South CDD Seat 5: Tad Parker

Parker has attended Heritage Harbour meetings for more than a year to prep for an election run for seat 5.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • October 22, 2014
Home of the Month: Memories of San Miguel

The mountains of Mexico inspire a lavish estate in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Sarasota Ballet company at the end of Thursday's rehearsal at the New York City Center's Fall for Dance Festival. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 22, 2014
Turning Pointe

After seven years of rapid ascension, the Sarasota Ballet performs in the New York City Center's prestigious Fall for Dance Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 22, 2014
LWR Community Fund doles out $68,000 grants

The fund, which has given out more than $1 million since its founding in 2002, awards grants to local nonprofits.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2014
Sidelines

Mustangs win fifth straight district crown; ODA closes district regular season with win; Florida Meteors to hold fundraiser golf tourney; and other sports news.

  • East County
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 22, 2014
Dawson's two cents made sense for many

Former Commissioner Bob Dawson died Oct. 18. He was 71.

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