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Neighbors

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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 19, 2014
Stores have familiar ring

Three stores with locations in St. Armands Circle will open stores in the Mall at University Town Center.

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 19, 2014
VIDEO: Braden Woods' homeowners fear coyote presence

Cases of pets vanishing inside the Braden Woods community have prompted Sebastian McGarigle and Diane Goodman to take action to inform neighbors about the threat.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 19, 2014
School district sells land by Braden River High

Blackrock Development Holdings purchased a 10-acre site at the corner of Caruso Road and State Road 70.

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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 19, 2014
Community opens course

Esplanade's golf course is the first to open since 2007.

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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 19, 2014
Groups work together on community

Partnership exceeds expectations on the fast track to development of Country Club East.

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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 19, 2014
Annual showcase returns

Homebuilders show off projects during Parade of Homes.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • February 19, 2014
Cup o' Joe

Joe Genovese, fresh off a decade at Starbucks, will now lead franchise development at First Watch. His priority: Balance bold growth goals with patience.

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  • February 19, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • February 19, 2014
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2014
Raising the Intensity

Lakewood Ranch High set a school record with five wrestlers qualifying for the Class 2A Wrestling Championships Feb. 14 and Feb. 15.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo Tito's Handmade Vodka broke a tie in overtime to defeat Regent during the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Cup Feb. 16 at the Sarasota Polo Club.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2014
Tito's Handmade Vodka notches win

Tito's Handmade Vodka held on to beat Regent 8-7 in overtime of the USPA Wayne Brown Finals hosted by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Feb. 16 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

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Reanna Gregory
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2014
Sidelines

ODA swings past Braden River; Ellenton skaters win silver medal; Concession to hold celebrity golf classic

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2014
Foundations of Faith

It may have a new building, but RiverLife Church celebrates its 100th anniversary this month.

  • Siesta Key
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Octavio Ortiz, general manager of The Mall at University Center, with Lakewood Ranch Women’s Club President Trish Newman
  • By Jean Muccini
  • February 19, 2014
Ranch Women's Club meeting benefits HOPE

The Lakewood Ranch Women's Club held its monthly meeting Feb. 13 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

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