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Michael Cucci has seven touchdown catches on the season, including the one pictured against Lemon Bay High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 25, 2019
Lakewood Ranch senior wideout capitalizing on his opportunity

All Michael Cucci wanted was a chance to show his skills.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch resident Frank Shea loves helping others learn about their Celtic heritage.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 25, 2019
Celtic fun kicks off with Kiltober in Lakewood Ranch

Celtic culture full of passion in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch Rabbi Mendy Bukiet demonstrates how he will use a blow torch to kosher parts of The Grove's catering kitchen.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 25, 2019
Koshering key to High Holiday success in Lakewood Ranch

Koshering key to High Holiday success in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Manatee County's Lena Road Landfill has an estimated 20 to 24 years of life left. In 2018, it accepted 335,607.40 tons of waste.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 25, 2019
Manatee County embarks in trashy conversation

Manatee County embarks in trashy conversation

  • East County
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Veteran advocate Patti Katter and veterans Vladik Zalevskiy and Aaron Barnes hope Zalevskiy can take veterans deep sea fishing. They say it helps with healing from returning from combat and other issues veterans face.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 25, 2019
Lakewood Ranch woman seeks calm waters for military veterans

Lakewood Ranch woman seeks calm waters for military veterans in Sarasota, Manatee counties

  • East County
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Jessica Neal.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 25, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Jessica Neal

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore talks how it feels to run and her love of cabbage soup.

  • East County
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Karen Stewart
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 24, 2019
Manatee County confirms new deputy administrator

Manatee County confirms Karen Stewart as new deputy administrator.

  • East County
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    In Memoriam |
  • September 23, 2019
Allan John Swanson, USAF Colonel, Retired

Our dad and grandfather was born to immigrant parents from Sweden and England.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 22, 2019
San Gennaro Festival 'a local magnet' for food, fun and dancing in Lakewood Ranch

Tara Golf and Country Club's San Gennaro Festival draws people in with Italian cuisine, trivia and music in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
East County football roundup: 09.20.19
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 20, 2019
East County football roundup: 09.20.19

East County football roundup: 09.20.19

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 20, 2019
McNeal Elementary School students learn to "bee the change" in Lakewood Ranch

McNeal Elementary students learn to "bee the change" during International Peace Day activities in Lakewood Ranch

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Goody bags were given to everyone who walked in the door.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 20, 2019
East Meets West bridges county lines to bring businesses together

Often, "east" was literally meeting "west" as business owners from both sides greeted each other at the event.

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Emma, a 6-month-old dog, is missing. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 19, 2019
Manatee County couple searches for lost dog

Owner seeks to find dog hit by car one week ago.

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Manatee County Commission meetings are held at the county's administrative building at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 19, 2019
Manatee County commissioners talk tax reduction

Manatee County commissioners talk of future property tax reduction

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2019
East County weather page photo: September 19

Jeannie Sparks captured a great blue heron near a pond on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

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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.
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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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