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  • Observer Staff
  • November 3, 2022
East County weather page photo: November 3

Raymond Redden captured this photo of a snail traveling along the Greenbrook entrance in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A 29-year-old Sarasota woman is in critical condition after she lost control of her car while entering an I-75 ramp off University Parkway.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 3, 2022
Sarasota woman seriously injured in one-car crash on I-75 ramp

The 29-year-old woman lost control when she entered the ramp from University Parkway in Sarasota.

  • East County
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    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 3, 2022
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton leads nation in new business employment

The region is not only the top mid-size metro area in the country for job creation by new businesses. By percentage of total employment, it tops all metros.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High clarinet players Carlin Gillen, Kayleigh Roundy and Sarisa Ranajee will be performing in the Sugar Bowl Parade and halftime show. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 3, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High School band students head to the Sugar Bowl

Lakewood Ranch High Marching Mustangs will perform in front of thousands at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.

  • East County
  • Schools
Maurice Allen said 2023 will be his final year in long drive competitions as he will challenge himself by playing typical golf events. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 2, 2022
Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch hosts top long-drive specialists

Former No. 1-ranked Maurice Allen shows he will go the distance to success in Ultimate Long Drive Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
"Believe in Hope," a 60-second animated short produced by Southeastern Guide Dogs, was released on Wednesday in Lakewood Ranch. (Photo by Jay Heater)
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 2, 2022
Southeastern Guide Dogs showcases how dogs spread hope in animated short

The 60-second commercial "Believe in Hope" shows the difference made by guide dogs in the lives of veterans and people with disabilities.

  • East County
  • News
Panther Ridge's Denise Millett-Olverson loves being able to choose what glazes, colors and designs to use on her pieces. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 2, 2022
East Bradenton potter makes bowls for Empty Bowls

Panther Ridge's Denise Millett-Olverson uses her pottery talents to support Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River High rising senior kicker Brunno Reus.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 1, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Brunno Reus

The Braden River High football sophomore kicker has not missed a field goal in 2022.

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This Lake Club home at 16307 Baycross Drive sold for $2.1 million. It has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,766 square feet of living area. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 1, 2022
Lake Club home tops sales at $2.1 million

A Lake Club home on Baycross Drive is the week's top seller at $2.1 million.

  • East County
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Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh says she has settled her case with the Florida Commission on Ethics although details of the settlement have not been released. (File photo)
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 31, 2022
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's ethics hearing canceled after settlement

The settlement still needs to be approved by the Florida Commission on Ethics and signed by the governor.

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The Headless Horseman (Carmen Hansen) was the highlight of the 2022 performance of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 29, 2022
'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' delivers thrills at Sarasota Polo Club

The Headless Horseman's ride through Lakewood Ranch caps another run of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."

  • East County
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    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 29, 2022
Bumper to bumper charity event in Lakewood Ranch

Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church hosts its annual Knights of Columbus Car Show and Cookout.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Grayson Tullio, Monika Oberer and Grayson's dog, Panda, head to the finish line of the 2022 Boo Run 5K. They dressed in a "Wizard of Oz" theme.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 29, 2022
Boo Run 5K in Lakewood Ranch draws 450 runners

The annual event benefits Another Day for Gray and the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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High school football roundup: Week ten
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 29, 2022
High school football roundup: Week ten

As the playoffs approach, six Sarasota and East County teams get crucial wins while two fall.

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Paul, 1-year-old Mya and Leah Baumgert make no bones about it: They love BooFest.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 28, 2022
BooFest again a scary hit at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

After a two-year break, BooFest drew hundreds to Lakewood Main Street.

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