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This River Club South home at 7618 Partridge St. Circle sold for $1.3 million. It has five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,600 square feet of living area. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 3, 2022
Country Club home tops sales at $2.55 million

A Country Club home on Tailfeather Way topped this week's sales at $2.55 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Bradenton's Nicole Woods swims laps in the pool at GT Bray Park, which has 50-meter lanes. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 3, 2022
Residents urge Manatee County to upgrade Lakewood Ranch pool plans

Commissioners say they aren't in too deep to change planned pool at Premier Park to a 50-meter Olympic-level size.

  • East County
  • News
Jennifer Linzy, the clerk's office public information officer, wants to give the Jacksons out if only people will claim them. (Photo by Jay Heater)
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 2, 2022
Deadline nears on collecting unclaimed funds from Manatee County clerk's office

The Manatee County Clerk of Court labors to find citizens who are owed $28,251.21 in court-related fees.

  • East County
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Carlos E. Haile Middle School received a B rating in the 2021-2022 school year. (File photo)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 2, 2022
Bradenton's Freedom Elementary celebrates its 'A' performance

Braden River Middle School falls to a C grade while the district maintains its B rating.

  • East County
  • Schools
Mateu Dalmau. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 2, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Mateu Dalmau

The Lakewood Ranch-based pitcher threw a perfect game July 25 at the 2022 14U National Championships in Hoover, Alabama.

  • East County
  • Sports
Former Lakewood Ranch High outfielder Grant McCray is the No. 25 prospect in the San Francisco Giants' system according to MLB.com. (Photo courtesy of Shelly Valenzuela via San Jose Giants)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 2, 2022
Former Lakewood Ranch High outfielder now a Single A star in the minors

Grant McCray is on a quest to reach the big leagues with the San Francisco Giants.

  • East County
  • Sports
If elected, James Golden says literacy, employee compensation and continuity of education will be a focus of his. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 1, 2022
School Board of Manatee County, District 5: James Golden

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
If elected, Richard Tatem says he'll focus on employee compensation, curriculum transparency and increasing school board members' interaction with the public. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 1, 2022
School Board of Manatee County, District 5: Richard Tatem

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
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If elected, Chantal Wilford says she'll focus on literacy, recruiting and retaining teachers and expanding programming for students. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 1, 2022
School Board of Manatee County, District 5: Chantal Wilford

Meet the candidate.

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The 20 acres for a new elementary school is about 1.25 miles east of Bourneside Boulevard and adjacent to the extension of 44th Avenue East in east Bradenton. (Courtesy map)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 1, 2022
Manatee School District reaches land deal with SMR Taylor Ranch for new school

The new elementary school will help address population growth in East County.

  • East County
  • Schools
Slim Chickens features a range of chicken sandwiches. The restaurant offers baskets featuring chicken strips and wings. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 1, 2022
Slim Chickens plans Lakewood Ranch opening

The fast-casual restaurant’s menu centers on a range of fried chicken items.

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James Carlino
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2022
East Manatee Fire Rescue, Seat 3: James Carlino

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Michael Amato (Courtesy photo)
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2022
Lakewood Ranch CDD, District 4, Seat 2: Michael Amato

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 31, 2022
Lakewood Ranch farmers market remains the hot ticket at Waterside Place

Those who attend say it has become a Lakewood Ranch "institution."

  • East County
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Students at schools like Carlos E. Haile Middle School will be tested three times per year to monitor their progress throughout the year. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 30, 2022
Changes coming to standardized testing in Sarasota and Manatee counties

With the new Florida Assessment of Student Thinking, students will be tested three times per year.

  • East County
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