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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 3, 2010
Patriots plan military memorial

Ed's Tavern's John Breiner and veteran Gene Sweeney hope to bring a piece of the World Trade Center to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 3, 2010
Sorting through Ranch's red tape

Town Hall is the command center for both the CDDs and the HOAs. But how do the two entities work together?

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 3, 2010
Two East County residents enter school board race

Julie Aranibar and Albert Yusko will challenge incumbent Jane Pfeilsticker for the Manatee County School Board District 3 seat this August.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 3, 2010
Ranch to highlight performing arts

The third Ovation, A Day for the Arts, will be held Feb. 6 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 3, 2010
Ranch incorporation committee endorses expanded city limits

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Civic Action Forum's Incorporation Study Committee met with homeowners' association representatives and CDD supervisors Jan. 28.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 3, 2010
Greek heritage takes center stage

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church's Greek Glendi should draw more than 15,000 visitors.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 3, 2010
Fourth-grader performs national anthem - in sign

Braden River Elementary School's Levi Waxler has been learning sign language for more than two years.

  • East County
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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 3, 2010
OfficeMax founder launches new chain

Michael Feuer will open Max-Wellness in the East County this week. It will be the chain's first location in Florida.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 3, 2010
Cops Corner 02.04.10

The complainant was watching the news inside his residence when he heard three gunshots. After the news was over, the complainant went outside to move his vehicle into the garage, at which time he noticed his passenger side rear window was broken.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 3, 2010
Waterlefe home sells for $700,000

A home in Waterlefe Golf and River Club tops this week's real estate.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 3, 2010
Business Observer 02.04.10

Marc Simms, RPM Business Advisors, replaces Michelle Morgan, Keiser University, as chairman of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 3, 2010
Softball squads ready for first pitch

District rivals Braden River High and Lakewood Ranch High will begin their 2010 seasons Feb. 9.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 3, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Marco Padilla

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch soccer standout Marco Padilla.

  • East County
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • February 3, 2010
Harpist and flutist make an enchanted pair

Sarasota Orchestra's Betsy Traba and Cheryl Losey bond over playing Bach and their first Munchtime Musicales performance.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Anna Dearing
  • February 3, 2010
Dance review: 'Paquita,' 'Othello' and 'Boutique'

The Sarasota Ballet presented a triple bill this past weekend featuring Galina Samsova's 'Paquita,' Peter Darrell's 'Othello' and Matthew Bourne's 'Boutique.'

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