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Kyle Rademaker moved to Panther Ridge with his family in 1998.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2011
Lakewood grad takes to the skies

Kyle Rademaker, a member of Lakewood Ranch High School's Class of 2006, recently was selected and commissioned to the U.S. Navy's Flight School in Pensacola.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2011
Woodland shows appreciation for nurses

To celebrate National Nurses Appreciation Week May 6-12, Woodland - the Community Church will be baking and delivering cookies to nurses at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and schools in the area as part of the "Luvin' from the Oven" campaign.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mackenzie Grace had a blast creating her plate.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2011
Chabad kids create Seder plates

Children and families celebrated Passover by making special Seder plates at Chabad Hebrew School's Ceramics FunShop April 17.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sandra Rios
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 4, 2011
Business Observer

Rios named director of communications at Key Club; Sarasota Cupcake Co. to open on St. Armands Circle; and Green Ginger Hair Design holds reception fit for royalty.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Donna Swan
  • May 4, 2011
Deal Us In

Making the contract is an accomplishment

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ed Schmith submitted this sunset photo, taken on the south end of the Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Sunset Swoop

Ed Schmith submitted this sunset photo, taken on the south end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
As next-door neighbors with 4-month-old daughters, Nadia Wood and Olivia Macey and their babies, Haven and Ava, have grown close. "(Olivia's) husband wants them to be tennis doubles," Nadia says with a grin. "He's determined they'll be doubles champions."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2011
MIRROR-IMAGE MOTHERS

In January, next-door neighbors Olivia Macey and Nadia Wood both celebrated the births of their baby girls, Ava Marianne Macey and Haven Makayla Wood, just two hours apart. This Sunday, they both will enjoy Mother's Day with their new little ones.

  • East County
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Just before student athletes hit the water for the Florida Scholastic Rowing Association State Championship April 30 at Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota and Manatee officials broke ground on the extension of Cattlemen Road north to University Parkway.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2011
Sarasota begins Cattlemen extension

The construction also marks the course for the lake at Nathan Benderson Park to accommodate a new rowing course.

  • East County
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Vanessa Baugh announced last week she will compete for the District 5 Manatee County commission seat for the 2012 election.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2011
Baugh announces commission candidacy

Lakewood Ranch businesswomen Vanessa Baugh is the first to challenge incumbent Donna Hayes for the District 5 Manatee County Board of County Commissioners seat.

  • East County
  • News
"It's going to be a great family event," said Rita Lewis, restaurant manager, with Linger Lodge's General Manager David LaRusso.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2011
STRUMMING & SPICE

Linger Lodge Restaurant & Campground will host the Gator Creek Bluegrass Festival May 7.

  • East County
  • News
Good Earth Natural Foods, which opened its 12,000-square-foot space in September 2009, closed April 30.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2011
Good Earth closes on Main Street

The space will be reconfigured to fit up to five businesses. Two spots now are reserved.

  • East County
  • News
The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch this month celebrated its 10th anniversary.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2011
News Briefs 05.05.11

Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club turns 10; Students sweep TSA competition; Woman killed in car accident; Book clubs can win visit with author; Adviser announces grand opening; and Community Fund donates $105,000.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2011
Cops Corner 05.05.11

Unknown subject(s) entered the truck via its unlocked door and removed a cellular phone and a car charger. The total value of the stolen items is $120.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2011
OUR VIEW: Budget woes an opportunity

Like every other county and municipality in Florida, Manatee County is facing yet another round of budget cuts. But times of pain and crisis are always times of opportunity - with just a little vision.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Slow down and save wildlife

  • East County
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