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Bradenton's Nadine O'Connor won the first Bingo game of the night to claim a designer purse.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 21, 2019
Bingo calls Sisters to action

Sisterhood for Good hosts Designer Bag Bingo in Lakewood Ranch to raise money for charity.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch ponds are used to collect stormwater runoff.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 21, 2019
Manatee County schedules stormwater informational meetings

Manatee County schedules stormwater informational meetings in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton.

  • East County
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The Woman in White (Yvonne Clark) was a haunting figure during The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 20, 2019
Headless Horseman arrives day late in Lakewood Ranch

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow has a successful run a day late at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Town Hall is located at 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 20, 2019
Suncoast Blood Bank to host Lakewood Ranch blood drive

The event will be Oct. 21 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

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Thousands enjoy the corn maze during the 2018 Hunsader Farms' Pumpkin Festival. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 19, 2019
Hunsader Farms cancels Pumpkin Festival due to rainfall

Hunsader Farms' cancels Pumpkin Festival due to rain

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 18, 2019
Mustangs football gets rain-soaked victory over Dixie Hollins

The weather made things sloppy, but Lakewood Ranch's defense held firm.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 18, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Block Party & Club Day draws huge crowd

Lakewood Ranch Block Party and Club Day offers residents a look at communities to live in, clubs to join and businesses around the area.

  • East County
  • News
Children enjoy a train ride during the 2017 Pumpkin Festival. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2019
Inclement weather forces changes to Sarasota, Manatee county events

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival and 'Legends of Sleepy Hollow' all modify schedules.

  • East County
  • News
The eatery will offer a variety of Neapolitan style pizzas. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2019
Doughbie Bros. Pizza opens at University Town Center plaza

Doughbie Bros. Pizza opens at Benderson's University Town Center in Sarasota-Manatee area.

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  • News
The suspect was stopped at 9:10 a.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2019
Nolan Middle School student charged with making threats

Nolan Middle School student arrested after making threats

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2019
East County weather page photo: October 17

Connie Callison captured this beautiful hibiscus flowering in her yard in Rosedale Golf and Country Club.

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Neal Signature Homes' Palmavera model is in Country Club East. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2019
Lakewood Ranch launches 2019 Tour of Homes

Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes kicks off with more than 90 models, move-in ready homes to view.

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Cardinal Mooney athletic trainer Steven Favia and student trainer Tiffany Thompson give senior Andres Linares assistance.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 17, 2019
For HS students, athletic trainers are more than a medical professional

Athletes and non-athletes go them for everything — including knowledge.

  • Health
Bradenton 86-year-old Bernita Franzel selects from hundreds of frames with the help of volunteer optician Anna Seigneurie. Glasses were made on site so Franzel could take home her new pair.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 16, 2019
Medical prayers answered in Bradenton

Remote Area Medical's return to Manatee County iis a blessing for those who can't afford medical care.

  • East County
  • News
Aqila Patel, a Braden River High School senior, plays xylophone as part of the pit in the band.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 16, 2019
Braden River, Lakewood Ranch high school bands march with meaning

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school bands compete with shows personal to them

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Evan Rowe (right), pictured here at the FHSAA Class 2A wrestling individual state championships from March 5-7, turned in an exceptional senior season for Braden River.
  • June 9, 2026
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Bridgewater's Jonathan Mullis, a local dad and business owner, wants to bring his experience and connections to benefit the School District of Manatee County school board.
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Voters stream in and out of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall during the 2024 general election. However, many Manatee County races are won or lost during the primary election.
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The inaugural Under Armour Track and Field Nationals featured Daphne Quintal, and she ultimately placed sixth for pole vault among female middle schoolers.
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The installation of span wire traffic signals on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard at the intersections of Gatewood Drive and Wood Fern Trail are two projects within Manatee County's "master vision" for speed management on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard between 44th Avenue East and State Road 64.
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