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Evan Lynch and Chris Miller, both 13, work on a robot for the Vex robotics competition this week. Photo by Pam Eubanks
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 23, 2014
Robot Wars

This week, two teams from Nolan Middle School face off against 800 others in the 2014 VEX Robotics World Championship.

  • East County
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The proposed double diverging diamond design is projected to cost about $60 million.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 23, 2014
Legislature axes funds for I-75 fix

To accelerate the start of improvements, FDOT may need to find other funding sources.

  • East County
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The Manatee County Sheriff's Office charged Alan and Sheree Napier with 15 counts of aggravated animal cruelty, and charged Alan Napier with one count of fraud, April 17. (Photo by Pam Eubanks)
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 23, 2014
Napiers face cruelty charges

For Manatee County Public Safety Director Ron Koper, the latest development in an East County animal cruelty case is welcome news.

  • East County
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This photo, taken April 3, shows the interior of the mall concourse from the second floor. Courtesy of Taubman Centers
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 23, 2014
Mall at UTC takes shape

The evolution of anchor spaces and the installation of a major road signal progress.

  • East County
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Heather and Matt Hols-worth, with Dick Vitale, and their daughter, Lacey. Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2014
News Briefs

School district hires new finance director; Dick Vitale raises funds for cancer research

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Board of Directors held its first meeting April 16, in a conference room in its new office, located in the MGA Professional Center. (Photo by Josh Siegel)
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 23, 2014
Alliance moves into new home

A few days after the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance moved into its office, its board has found a new executive director.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 23, 2014
Town counts on unit controversy

The assistant town attorney warns that some Islandside property owners may contest the assignment of units to other owners.

  • Longboat Key
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Village resident Pete Rowan photographed Broadway facing east in March to show parking congestion. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 23, 2014
Villagers jam Town Hall for parking discussion

Longbeach Village residents say they often cannot park in front of their homes and worry about emergency vehicle access.

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Sue-Ellen Welfonder's newest novel, "To Love a Highlander," will be released April 29, by Time Warner's Grand Central Publishing. Photo by Robin Hartill
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 23, 2014
Romancing Royalties

Sue-Ellen Welfonder sticks to sensual Scottish romances even as e-books and '50 Shades of Grey' add kinks to the romance-novel publishing industry.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2014
Australia's Kyrgios captures the men's singles Sarasota Open title

The 2014 Sarasota Open concluded with the men's singles and doubles finals April 20, at the Tennis Gardens at the Longboat Key Club.

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Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 23, 2014
Peridia golf course receives makeover

Peridia Golf and Country Club will close for renovations starting May 5.

  • East County
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Jess Mears, the clerk to the CDD boards, swears in Jerry Twiggs, left. (Photo by Josh Siegel)
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 23, 2014
Ranch CDD 2 swears in new board supervisor

Jerry Twiggs will fill the Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 2 seat vacated by Kathleen Grant, who resigned in March.

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A project to widen a 2.5-mile section of State Road 64 from four to six lanes in the East County is nearly complete, after more than two years of construction. (Photo by Amanda Sebastiano)
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 23, 2014
Officials say State Road 64 expansion almost finished

After more than two years of slowed traffic into and outside the 7-Eleven gas station on State Road 64, Sharon Swigger welcomes the removal of orange traffic cones outside the station's doors.

  • East County
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Andrew Spehr, a recipient of a heart transplant, and Rita Smith spoke on behalf of LifeLink, a nonprofit organ- and tissue-recovery organization. (Photo by Josh Siegel)
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 23, 2014
Church encourages use of health care planning

Harvest United Methodist Church participated in National Healthcare Decisions Day for the first time.

  • East County
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Photos by Amanda Sebastiano Wolves Head General Manager Rob Hallam throws a pizza made from his secret recipe.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 23, 2014
Doing Business: Wolves Head Pizza & Wings

The red-walled restaurant, nestled in the corner of Lane Plaza Too on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, offers 19 beers on tap and eventually will offer daily specials and host events.

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