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  • By George Rauch
  • May 2, 2012
Market Watch: The givers and the takers

People can be divided into two groups: givers and takers. By nature, the takers are more interested in control and, hence, power, than the givers.Â

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Timothy L. Parker II is taking five Advanced Placement courses — calculus, chemistry, literature, government and Spanish.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 2, 2012
Braden River senior snags award

Timothy L. Parker II is one of 800 African-American students nationwide to earn the National Achievement Scholarship.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 2, 2012
Garden Leaders' bid protest denied

Lakewood Ranch CDDS 1, 4, and 5 supervisors voted April 30 to deny a bid protest by its former landscape contractor Garden Leaders.

  • East County
  • News
"I think (the red light cameras) are vital to the economic, social and emotional impact of our communities," said Melissa Wandall, with her daughter, Madisyn.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 2, 2012
Wandall legislation generates $2 million

The Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act, which regulates the use of red-light cameras in Florida, has generated more than $2 million for researching spinal cord injuries.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2012
News Briefs

Autism fundraiser slated for Main Street; Alliance makes memories on golf course; New Mah Jongg group forms in Ranch

  • East County
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The entrance foyer will host a variety of support groups and also will be a place in which families can visit their loved ones.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 2, 2012
Windsor completes Reflections facility

Less than a year after construction began on Windsor Reflections, the Lakewood Ranch-based dementia and memory-care facility will welcome its first residents.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Marvin Levin, of MSL Consulting Services, built the structure for Town Hall's new website.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 2, 2012
FULL STORY: Ranch Town Hall launches website

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall has launched a new website, www.lakewoodranchgov.org, for CDDs 1, 2, 4 and 5, the Inter-District Authority and the HOAs it oversees.

  • East County
  • News
Maureen Hager; Michelles Atkinson, coordinator for Florida Friendly program; and Emily Vosnos. Photo by Polly Curran.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2012
Ovations

Congratulations are in order. Do you know someone who has cause for celebration? The East County Observer wants to celebrate with you! Submit your Ovations news to Michael Eng, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
State Rep. Greg Steube represents Florida District 67.
  • By Greg Steube
  • May 2, 2012
My View: Sales tax should apply online, too

The state of Florida does not actively attempt to enforce the collection of sales/use taxes on purchases made on the Internet or from other remote out-of-state vendors.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch High senior Quillan Toler lays down a bunt during the sixth inning of the Lady Mustangs 7-0 victory over Tampa Jefferson in the Class 6A-District 12 quarterfinals April 24.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 2, 2012
Lady Mustangs keep title hopes alive

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team advanced to the Class 3A-Region 3 finals with a 5-4 victory over Seminole Osceola in a regional semifinal April 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
In his free time, Art Sugerman loves to cook.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 2, 2012
Neighbors: Art Sugerman

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's Information Technology Specialist knows the difference between 'geek' and 'nerd.' And he's definitely a 'geek.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This Country Club of Lakewood Ranch home, which has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,890 square feet of living area, sold for $785,000. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 2, 2012
Country Club home tops week's sales at $785,000

A home in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Walter and Lisa Stone, Sarasota, sold their home at 13615 Blythefield Terrace to Andrew and Carie Schoenfeld, Bradenton, for $785,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch resident Patricia Reed took this sunset photo on Lido Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lakewood Ranch resident Patricia Reed took this sunset photo on Lido Beach.

  • East County
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Ryan Heers, co-owner Dr. Elijah Benioni, Kimberly Marlow, co-owner Dr. Briana Southerland and Warren Decuir
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 2, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Aesthetic Arts Institute business opens on Main Street in Sarasota; Longboat Key triathlon sprint event needs volunteers for this weekend; Longboat Key resident to teach fitness classes at Sarasota Ballet

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